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Chery-JLR Freelander brand launch and global expansion

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Chery-JLR Freelander 8 brand launch and brand global expansion

Mass production of the Freelander 8 electric SUV began on 30 July 2026 at the Chery-Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) plant in Changshu, Jiangsu. Following a postponed pre-sale launch on 14 August due to Typhoon Dolphin, the vehicle reportedly secured over 10,000 pre-orders within its first 48 hours. Operating as an independent brand under the Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) CJLR umbrella, the Freelander 8 utilizes Chery’s architectures and Jaguar Land Rover’s stylistic heritage, though it does not feature Land Rover emblems. The SUV is an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) measuring over 5.1 meters in length. It features length, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 610 kW (818 hp) and 813 Nm of torque, enabling 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds. The powertrain includes a 1.5T engine as a range extender and a 60.3 kWh CATL Shenxing Pro battery, providing a CLTC all-electric range of 310 km. It utilizes an 800V architecture with 6C charging capabilities, allowing a charge from 20% to 80% in 12 minutes. Technical specifications include the integration of Huawei Qiankun Smart Driving ADS 5, a 46.3-inch panoramic display, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 chips. For off-road utility, the model includes three differential locks and a rear-wheel steering system with 10 degrees of articulation for a ‘crab-walk’ function. torque. In mid-September, the CJLR joint venture announced that the Freelander 8 earned a Guinness World Record for being the hybrid vehicle to climb to the highest altitude above sea level. The SUV level, successfully navigated navigating terrain in the Tibet mountains at an elevation of 6,002 meters, surpassing meters. On 30 September 2026, CJLR officially launched the previous record of 5,980.05 meters set by Freelander brand with the Freelander 8 at a BYD Fang Cheng hybrid global event in 2024. Abu Dhabi. While the vehicle is available in China as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive EREV, the brand is now expanding internationally. The vehicle’s 1.5-liter turbo range extender helped mitigate performance loss caused by thin oxygen levels at high altitudes. United Arab Emirates serves as the first market outside of China. Australia and New Zealand have been identified as priority right-hand-drive markets, with the Freelander 8 expected to arrive there in 2027. Kym Mellow has been appointed to lead the brand in the Australian and New Zealand regions.

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  1. 2026-09-30 17:22 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander brand launch and global expansion
  2. 2026-09-17 04:48 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and brand expansion
  3. 2026-09-14 04:12 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and brand expansion
  4. 2026-09-09 18:56 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and brand expansion
  5. 2026-08-31 07:06 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and brand expansion
  6. 2026-08-19 08:14 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and pre-sales
  7. 2026-08-17 14:04 UTC Chery-JLR Freelander 8 launch and pre-sales
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  10. 2026-08-06 11:21 UTC Chery‑JLR Freelander 8 launch
  11. 2026-08-06 03:51 UTC Chery‑JLR Freelander 8 launch

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