Freelander 8 draws 5,000 non-refundable orders in first 12 hours on the Chinese market

The newly established Freelander brand, run by Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR), has opened its account with a strong start. The company says its debut model, the Freelander 8 extended-range SUV, accumulated 5,000 firm orders within half a day of going on sale. A firm order here means a commitment that turns non-refundable once the customer locks in a configuration; the process starts with a 5,000 yuan deposit placed through the brand's app.

Six trim levels are offered. Before incentives, sticker prices span 309,900 to 399,900 yuan, and buyers who order before the end of September can claim benefits totaling as much as 166,000 yuan. The package includes a trade-in bonus, a purchase-tax offset, free equipment upgrades worth up to 90,000 yuan, and a subsidy covering the Huawei ADS 5 driving-assistance suite.

On paper, the 8 combines a 1.5-liter range extender with a 60.3 kWh LFP battery that covers 310 km of CLTC electric range. Standard dual-motor AWD produces 610 kW (818 hp) and 813 Nm, enabling a 4.6-second run to 100 km/h. The body stretches past 5.1 meters over a 3,040 mm wheelbase and features dual-chamber air suspension plus rear-wheel steering, which trims the turning radius to 5.15 meters. Cabin highlights include a 46.3-inch dash-wide display, a 15.6-inch touchscreen supporting CarPlay and HiCar, massaging second-row seats, a 17.3-inch ceiling screen, and a built-in fridge.

For context, the Stelato G9, a pricier joint product of Huawei and BAIC, needed a full day to reach the same 5,000-order figure.