From:Internet Info Agency 2026-11-02 16:06:14
On November 2, 2026, the FREELANDER brand, created through the collaboration between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, announced that cumulative nationwide deliveries of the FREELANDER 8 reached 1,680 units from the start of national deliveries on September 19 through October 31. Deliveries of the five-seat version officially began on October 31. The FREELANDER 8 was launched on the evening of September 3, 2026, with a benefit price range of 289,900 to 379,900 yuan. Within 12 hours of the official launch announcement, firm orders exceeded 5,000 units. The FREELANDER 8 was jointly developed by FREELANDER in partnership with Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm. The vehicle measures 5,118 (5,185) × 2,050 × 1,898 mm with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm, offering a 2+2+2 six-seat or five-seat layout. The entire lineup is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 automotive-grade chips, and comes standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and an 800V high-voltage platform. It features a 15.6-inch Mini LED central control screen, with a 17.3-inch overhead screen for rear passengers. In terms of powertrain, the entire lineup comes standard with a 1.5T four-cylinder range extender with ENC, achieving a thermal efficiency of 45.79%; standard dual-motor all-wheel drive delivers a total output of 610 kW and peak torque of 813 N·m, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.6 seconds; the standard 250 kW two-speed rear motor provides a maximum wheel-end torque of 8,000 N·m. In terms of chassis, it comes standard with ±10° rear-wheel steering, a turning radius of ≤5.15 meters; standard closed-type dual-chamber air suspension, CCD continuously variable damping shock absorbers, and a front mechanical differential lock.

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