The Chery Stockman ute could provide the basis for a Ford Everest rival, with its chief product manager confirming an SUV was considered from the start of the platform’s development.A diesel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) off-roader is one possibility, although neither an SUV production program nor an Australian launch has been confirmed.Speaking to CarExpert and other Australian media in China, Stockman chief product manager Mark Qi was asked whether the ute’s platform could be adapted for a three-row SUV.“When we designed the platform, we already considered an SUV,” Mr Qi said.? Don’t just read about your next car. Find a great…