Chery Jaguar Land Rover Announces New Model: FREELANDER 8 Pre-sale Starts on August 10 by Asiautos Auto Parts (CHERY Aftermarket/genuine Parts Expert)

Chery Jaguar Land Rover Announces New Model: FREELANDER 8 Pre-sale Starts on August 10

On July 30, the first mass-produced FREELANDER 8 rolled off the production line at the Chery Jaguar Land Rover plant in Changshu, China. The company also confirmed that pre-sales will officially begin on August 10, marking the first production model under the newly established FREELANDER new energy vehicle brand.

Formerly known as a Land Rover model name, FREELANDER has now become an independent premium NEV brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. From the brand's debut in March to the production-ready vehicle, the development process took only a few months.

Bold SUV Design

The FREELANDER 8 closely follows the Concept 97 design, featuring:

• Closed front grille with illuminated FREELANDER lettering
• Boxy SUV styling with straight body lines
• Roof rails for outdoor versatility
• Distinctive sloping C-pillar design

Dimensions

• Length: 5,118 mm (up to 5,185 mm with optional bumpers)
• Width: 2,050 mm
• Height: 1,898 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,040 mm

Inside, the vehicle adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, with independent captain's chairs in the second row for enhanced passenger comfort.

Advanced Smart Technology

The FREELANDER 8 comes standard with:

• Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system
• 896-line LiDAR
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 cockpit processor (first production model globally to use this chip)

Compared with the Snapdragon 8295 platform, the new 8397 offers:

• CPU performance: 3× higher
• GPU performance: Nearly 3× higher
• AI (NPU) performance: Up to 12× higher

The cockpit system and intelligent driving platform operate independently, with Qualcomm handling infotainment while Huawei powers the advanced driver assistance system.

Premium Interior

The cabin features:

• 46.3-inch 8K panoramic display
• 15.6-inch central touchscreen
• Physical shortcut buttons for easier operation
• Rear entertainment screen
• Second-row zero-gravity seats with:
  • Heating
  • Ventilation
  • Massage
  • Leg support
• Folding tables behind the front seats

The interior emphasizes family comfort while maintaining practical storage space across all three rows.

Extended-Range Powertrain

The currently announced version is an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) equipped with:

• 1.5T range extender
• Maximum engine output: 115 kW
• 60.33 kWh battery
• 221 km pure electric range (CLTC)

The vehicle is built on an 800V high-voltage platform and will use CATL batteries, supporting high-speed DC fast charging. Detailed charging specifications and total driving range will be announced during the pre-sale event.

Off-Road Capability

Unlike many urban SUVs, the FREELANDER 8 also focuses on off-road performance.

Key features include:

• i-ATS Intelligent All-Terrain System
• Front mechanical differential lock
• Rear electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD)
• Virtual center differential lock
• Dual-chamber air suspension
• Optional towing package with 2,000 kg towing capacity

These technologies enable the vehicle to automatically adapt to different road conditions by adjusting power distribution, suspension settings, and ride height.

More Details Coming Soon

With mass production now underway, the FREELANDER 8 is entering its final preparation stage before launch.

During the August 10 pre-sale event, Chery Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce:

• Pro / Max / Max+ trim specifications
• Electric motor outputs
• Total driving range
• Official pre-sale pricing
• First customer delivery schedule

The FREELANDER 8 is positioned as a premium intelligent six-seat SUV that combines luxury, advanced smart driving technology, extended-range efficiency, and genuine off-road capability, making it one of the most anticipated Chinese SUVs of 2026.