Chery Jaguar Land Rover says customer deliveries of the five-seat Freelander 8 will begin in China on October 31. The large SUV went on sale on September 3, with three five-seat configurations priced from 309,900 to 389,900 yuan (about US$46,300 to US$58,200). Deliveries of the six-seat version started on September 19.
The Freelander 8 measures 5,118 mm long, 2,050 mm wide and 1,898 mm high, with a 3,040 mm wheelbase; the top trim stretches to 5,185 mm. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged range extender and dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 610 kW (818 hp), allowing a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds. A 60.33 kWh CATL ternary battery provides a stated 310 km of CLTC electric range, and the vehicle supports 6C fast charging.
The SUV also offers two driver-assistance packages, including a top option with 896-line lidar, and a 46.3-inch panoramic display alongside a 15.6-inch center screen. Off-road equipment includes air suspension, rear-wheel steering, three locking functions and up to 270 mm of ground clearance. The company says its terrain system can select mud, rock or sand settings, while a towing package is available for trailers weighing up to 2,000 kg.