The Rely R08 and Rely Reaolc is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and is planned to release in 2025.
Overview
The R08 was presented in June 2025.[1] It is sales commenced in China in 20 September 2025.[2]
The Reaolc was previewed by the Jetour Reaolc at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[3] Sales commenced on December 10, 2025.[4]
Rely R08 Pro (Rely Reaolc)
A more hardcore variant named the Rely R08 Pro was announced in April 2026, featuring off-road ready accessories and lock differentials in the front and rear as standard. Styling wise, the R08 Pro also features an exclusive front end design taken from the Jetour Reaolc prototype to differentiate from the regular R08 models.[5] The R08 Pro went on sale on April 17, 2026.[6]
Export markets
The Chery Himla is the export market name for the Rely R08 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.[7][8]
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.[9] In China, the Himla is marketed under the Rely brand as the Rely R08 and Rely Reaolc .[10]
Market
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.[11]
References
- 奇瑞进军皮卡!RELY威麟R08首发亮相 后续还将推出全尺寸车型_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 chejiahao.autohome.com.cn, retrieved 2025-06-09^
- 售8.88万元起 柴油/汽油双动力 RELY威麟R08正式上市_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 chejiahao.autohome.com.cn, retrieved 2025-09-20^
- 以硬派越野思维造皮卡 捷途捷想者首款车型上海车展首发亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 chejiahao.autohome.com.cn, retrieved 2025-05-08^
- 12.58万元起 威麟捷想者上市 配2.3T柴油动力_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 chejiahao.autohome.com.cn, retrieved 2025-12-10^
- 奇瑞威麟R08 PRO将于4月17日上市 非承载车身+分时四驱 autohome.com.cn, retrieved 2026-04-10^
- Adrian Leung. Chery Rely R08 Pro launches with 420 Nm diesel, 4WD, pickup targets GWM Cannon CarNewsChina, April 17, 2026^
- 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^