Chinese regulatory filings have confirmed key production details for the Freelander 8, the first model from the revived Freelander brand, a joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. 

The SUV is scheduled to launch in China later this year, with right-hand-drive testing underway and an Australian launch targeted for around 2027.

The filings show a large SUV positioned well above the size of previous Freelander models. It measures up to 5185mm in length, 2050mm in width and 1898mm in height, with a 3040mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2980kg for range-extender and plug-in hybrid variants, while gross vehicle weight is 3495kg.

The Freelander 8 will be built on an 800V architecture developed by Chery and will be offered in electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range electric versions. The range-extender model uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 105kW, operating solely as a generator for the electric drivetrain. The battery system is supplied by CATL and supports DC fast charging at up to 350kW, with claimed fuel consumption of 0.76L/100km.

Chassis equipment is said to include twin-chamber air suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential and an automatic all-terrain management system. A roof-mounted LiDAR unit scans road and terrain conditions and feeds data into the vehicle’s control systems. Driver assistance software comes from Huawei via its Qiankun ADS platform, with a Snapdragon 8397 processor from Qualcomm handling computer duties. 

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Inside, the cabin is expected to feature a pillar-to-pillar display, a secondary touchscreen and physical rotary controls. The interior is configured as a six-seat layout in a 2-2-2 arrangement across three rows. 

The Freelander 8 is the first of six models planned under the revived brand over the next five years.

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