Chery is set to launch an all-new off-road dual-cab ute later this year, featuring the first diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain in the segment.Known by its internal model code, KP31, the as-yet-unnamed Chery ute will initially launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine with plug-in hybrid technology, offering up to 170 kilometres of electric driving range – though exact figures remain unknown.Chery hasn’t confirmed specifications for the production model, but earlier reports out of China suggest the company’s 2.5-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine produces 210kW and 650Nm.Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today ArrowCompany…