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Chery‑JLR Freelander 8 launch

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Mass production of the Freelander 8 electric SUV began on 30 July 2026 at the Chery‑Jaguar Land Rover plant in Changshu, Jiangsu, after a $3 billion joint‑venture upgrade that added over 1,100 robots and advanced components such as Huawei’s quad‑LiDAR and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 automotive chip. The first vehicles rolled off the line and pre‑sales were slated to start on 10 August, with test units headed to the Middle East and a market debut planned for Abu Dhabi. A week ~~later,~~ later the pre‑sales event was postponed ~~from 10 August~~ to 14 August because Typhoon Dolphin was expected to affect the east China coast. The ~~delay was announced~~ Changshu factory is designed to produce 60,000‑100,000 units a year, with a longer‑term goal of 300,000 units by ~~the JV’s global chief marketing officer, citing safety concerns for attendees and allowing additional preparation time. The launch will still showcase the premium~~ 2030. Each Freelander 8 combines a dual‑motor electric ~~SUV’s high‑end off‑road features. Together, the snapshots trace the transition from the start~~ drivetrain with a 1.5‑litre turbo‑charged gasoline engine that acts as a generator, delivering over 500 hp and an electric‑only range of ~~production to~~ more than 200 km from a 60.33 kWh CATL battery. The SUV offers 6‑ or 7‑seat configurations, a 46.3‑inch ultra‑panoramic 8K display, and an Intelligent All‑Terrain System (i‑ATS) with optional lockable differentials. After the ~~adjustment of~~ initial rollout in China, the model is slated for a launch ~~schedule~~ in ~~response to weather conditions.~~ Europe.

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