The Chery Himla is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and went on sale in several countries in late 2025.[1][2]
Naming
The name "Himla" is derived from the Himalayas mountain range. Chery also claims the word is an acronym for High performance, Innovation, Multifunctional, Longevity and All-terrain.[3] In China, the Himla is marketed under the Rely brand as the Rely R08 and Rely Reaolc .[4]
Markets
Chile
The Himla went on sale in Chile in November 2025 in three variants, all powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine with 2WD and 4WD options, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[5]
References
- Cale Nuttall. First Drive: 2025 Chery Himla CAR Magazine, 2025-10-20, retrieved 2026-01-30^
- Chery is going after the Toyota Hilux with its new ‘Himla’ pickup-focused sub-brand Top Gear, 2025-04-28, retrieved 2026-01-30^
- Ryan Bubear. SA-bound Chery Himla bakkie officially unveiled Cars.co.za, 2025-04-24, retrieved 2026-01-30^
- Chery ute is coming, but it’s not this one carsales.com.au, retrieved 2026-01-30^
- Nueva Chery Himla 2026: la primera camioneta de la marca La Tercera, 2025-11-10, retrieved 2026-01-30^