Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles, has unveiled the Chery Himla in Nigeria, positioning the heavy-duty pickup to capture a share of the country’s fast-growing cargo transport segment and targeting businesses seeking larger payload capacity and rugged performance.
The Himla marks Chery’s entry into the Nigerian pickup segment, positioning pickups not just as transport tools but as high-efficiency mobile business assets for commerce, agriculture, logistics, and regional trade.
As Nigeria’s economy expands and user expectations evolve, pickups are increasingly expected to deliver productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The Himla is built to respond to this shift, providing entrepreneurs and businesses with a next-generation workhorse that allows them to scale operations with fewer trips and lower operating costs.
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Speaking at the launch event, Sola Adigun, managing director of Carloha Nigeria, said that the launch marks an important milestone, with the Himla designed to enhance productivity and operational efficiency for security outfits, farmers, logistics companies, and entrepreneurs alike.
A key highlight of the Himla is its class-leading 1,276-litre cargo bed (1,530 mm × 1,620 mm × 515 mm), designed to accommodate standard industrial pallets and support one-trip loading.
Its optimised chassis and suspension minimise wheel arch intrusions, creating a flatter, more usable cargo space. Integrated side and rear steps further simplify loading and unloading, improving workflow efficiency in demanding commercial environments.
The Himla, built on a robust ladder frame with reinforced rear-spring suspension, delivers a rated payload exceeding 1,000 kg without compromising stability or safety. Coupled with a 3-ton towing capacity, it is designed to handle heavy equipment, refrigerated containers, and caravans across industries such as logistics, construction, agriculture, and lifestyle.
For rugged terrains, the Himla features advanced 4×4 capability and 265 mm ground clearance, ensuring durability and control on rough job sites and remote rural roads.
It is available in ICE, catering to diverse user needs. Key features include premium leather seating, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, and a 9.2-inch dashboard display, enhanced rear-seat comfort, cargo anchoring points, and advanced driver assistance systems in higher-end models.
During the event, guests, made up of motoring journalists, customers and automobile enthusiasts, test-drove the Himla over several simulated terrains that allowed them to experience some of the features of the Chery pick-up like the rough road 4×4 capability, hill approach and descent angles, towing capacity, load-carrying capacity, stability control, in-cabin quietness, seat comfort, including the rear seats, and water wading ability.
Felix Mahan, general manager, marketing at Carloha Nigeria, described the Himla as a cornerstone product in Chery’s global pickup strategy, combining class-leading cargo capacity, hardcore load capability, advanced technology, and climate-adapted engineering to serve Nigerian entrepreneurs as a trusted business partner.
Engineered for Nigerian conditions, Himla incorporates wear-resistant and anti-corrosion materials, high-strength body panels, galvanised steel components, and climate-adapted engineering to ensure long-term durability in high temperatures and humid environments.
Multiple heavy-duty anchoring points ensure cargo stability across rough terrain. The Himla also comes with a class-leading 6-year warranty, as announced by Carloha.
With the Himla launch, Carloha ushers in a new era of mobility, presenting pickups as tools for opportunity, productivity, and growth, designed to transport not just goods but the ambitions and future of Nigerian enterprises.
