Chery Jaguar Land Rover will start deliveries of the Freelander 8 in China on September 19. The SUV, which launched on September 3, secured over 5,000 firm orders in its first 12 hours. The current promotional price for the model ranges from ¥289 900 to ¥379 900, which is approximately $42 600 to $55 900.
The vehicle measures 5,118 mm in length and features a 3,040 mm wheelbase. It is built on an 800V platform with a 60.3 kWh CATL battery, offering a 310 km CLTC range. The powertrain combines a 1.5T range extender with dual motors, producing 610 kW and 818 hp. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and charges from 20% to 80% in 12 minutes.
The Freelander 8 includes the Huawei Qiankun ADS 5.0 system, a roof-mounted LiDAR, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 chip. The i-ATS all-terrain system supports 20 modes and includes locking differentials. Standard equipment includes rear-wheel steering with a turning radius of 5.15 meters or less and a braking system capable of stopping the vehicle from 100 km/h in 35.7 meters.
The interior is equipped with a 46.3-inch panoramic display and a 15.6-inch central control screen. Cabin features include physical buttons with a textured finish and crystal knobs. Rear passengers have access to zero-gravity seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, as well as folding tables and a refrigerator.
