Chery confirms premium Exlantix brand for Australia in 2027 with ES GT wagon and ET SUV
Chery has confirmed its premium Exlantix brand for Australia, with the first models expected to arrive around the middle of 2027. Exeed International chief executive Lilian Xiong confirmed the plan at an event in Shanghai on 18 October 2026, where right-hand-drive versions of the two launch models were on display.
The brand is sold as Exeed in more than 40 countries, but trademark restrictions mean it cannot use that name in Australia and New Zealand. Instead it will use Exlantix, a name the company already uses overseas for its electrified models. Chery says it is one brand rather than two, and Chery will handle the local rollout directly.
The two launch models
| Model | Body style | Expected powertrains | Likely rival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exlantix ES GT | Five-door shooting brake wagon | Electric or plug-in hybrid, mix to be confirmed | Zeekr 7GT |
| Exlantix ET | Large SUV | Electric and range-extender versions sold overseas | Zeekr 8X |
The ES GT is a sleek wagon based on the ES sedan sold in China, with designers describing it as close to production. The ET is a large SUV already sold overseas in electric and range-extender form, and the version shown in Shanghai appears to be an updated model with a new front end and a reworked cabin. Both are expected to carry roof-mounted LiDAR sensors to support advanced driver assistance.
What we know about the specs
Australian specifications have not been released. In current overseas form, dual-motor versions of the ES and ET produce a combined 353kW, and the range-extender ET is claimed to cover up to 1,500km on the Chinese test cycle. Higher-output and faster-charging versions are expected in China, but there is no confirmation they will be offered here. Exlantix says both battery electric and plug-in hybrid models will be sold locally, with the exact combination for each model still to be confirmed.
A range extender uses a petrol engine as a generator to top up the battery rather than to drive the wheels. Our range extender versus plug-in hybrid guide explains how the two layouts differ in daily use.
Where Exlantix will sit
Asked which brands Exlantix will compete with, Xiong broadly agreed that Zeekr and Denza were representative rivals, but said the final positioning will depend on pricing. That points to a brand priced above Chery’s own Tiggo range and closer to models such as the Zeekr 7GT electric wagon. Pricing, specifications and an exact launch schedule are yet to be announced, so the timing is expected rather than locked in.
Chery’s growing family of brands
Exlantix will add to a fast-growing Chery Group line-up in Australia. Chery returned to the local market in 2023, followed by Omoda and Jaecoo, and the Lepas L6 electric SUV is due for first deliveries in November 2026. iCaur, Freelander and Jetour are all due in 2027, with Jetour handled by a different distributor. That could give the group as many as eight brands here by the end of next year.
Exlantix also joins a busy queue of premium Chinese arrivals, including the Avatr 06T electric wagon and Changan’s Nevo electrified brand, both expected in 2027.
