Chery Himava Just Landed in the UAE: Meet Chery's Boldest Pickup Yet

Dubai: Chery has just dropped its first-ever pickup truck in the UAE, and the Himava is here to prove the brand can go properly rugged. Branded under the tagline "Confidence on every terrain," this is Chery's answer to buyers who want a truck that can handle a work site all week and a desert trail on the weekend.

Here's everything confirmed so far, straight from Chery UAE's own showroom page.

Built Tough: Engine and 4WD Capability

The Himava runs a turbocharged 2.4L engine producing 158 hp, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 8-speed automatic and proper 4WD underneath. It's engineered for strong, responsive power that stays smooth across different driving conditions, exactly what you want whether you're hauling gear or crawling over rocks.

• Engine: 2.4L turbocharged
• Power: 158 hp
• Transmission: 5MT / 8AT
• Drive: 4WD
• Wheels: 17-inch rims

Space for Work and Play

The cargo bed holds a genuinely useful 1,276 litres with up to 1,000 kg of load capacity, and multiple anchor points keep everything secure whether you're loading tools or camping gear. Inside, the cabin seats 5 and comes with faux leather trim, electrically adjustable seats with a 6-way range, a panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioning, and even massage seats for the front row.

Safety You Can Trust

Chery is leading with the Himava's global 5-star safety rating, built around a high-strength body structure using up to 52.2% high-strength steel. Depending on trim, it comes with up to 7 airbags, a 360-degree camera for easier parking, front and rear radar, TPMS, cruise control, and a full ADAS suite. Its exterior lighting also throws a 190-metre long-range beam with 33-metre-wide coverage for safer night driving, a genuinely useful touch on unlit desert roads.

Tech That Keeps Up

The cabin pairs a 12.3-inch digital cluster with a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a head-up display, 6 speakers, wireless charging, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It's a properly modern setup for a truck built to spend as much time working as it does exploring.

What's Next for UAE Buyers

Chery hasn't published UAE pricing for the Himava yet, so expect that to land soon through AW Rostamani Automotive showrooms. If you're weighing how a bigger down payment could work in your favour once pricing drops, our breakdown of how much a bigger deposit actually saves you in the UAE is worth reading ahead of time. 

Our Take

The Himava is a genuinely exciting first step into pickup territory for Chery, backed by real safety credentials and a properly equipped cabin rather than a bare-bones work truck. Once pricing lands, this could be one of the more interesting mid-size pickup options UAE buyers have seen in a while. And if you're comparing this launch against other big reveals hitting UAE roads recently, our coverage of the new BMW 7 Series debuting in Dubai shows just how varied this season's new arrivals really are.

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