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Freelander Reborn
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- eMotors: Electric Revolution
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- Aug 26, 2026
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- 363
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Freelander Reborn: The Sino-British Revival of an Iconic SUV The Partnership & Instant Success : Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with the Chinese automotive group Chery to revive the iconic Freelander nameplate as a contemporary, electrified SUV brand, starting with the Freelander 8 . The vehicle made a spectacular debut in China, securing 10,000 pre-orders in just 48 hours . While JLR oversees styling and brand identity, Chery provides the technical architecture in a joint venture strategy resembling the Mercedes-Geely partnership for Smart. Dimensions & Design : The Freelander 8 is a massive, boxy SUV measuring 5.12 meters in length , 2.05 meters in width, and 1.93 meters in height, with a 3.04-meter wheelbase. Its vertical front end and clean surfaces explicitly recall classic Land Rover styling, even though it does not officially carry the Land Rover badge. Performance & Platform : Built on the new 800-volt iMax platform (supporting electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender powertrains), the SUV is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine (156 hp) paired with two electric motors and a 60.3 kWh CATL battery. Together, the system delivers an impressive 829 horsepower , sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, with an electric range of approximately 300 km. State-of-the-Art Technology : Inside, the minimalist cabin features a massive 46.3-inch 8K panoramic display spanning nearly 1.2 meters, complemented by a 15.6-inch central screen. The infotainment system is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 processor, while driver assistance is managed by the Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 platform. Global Strategy & Pricing : The Freelander 8 is the first step in an ambitious five-year plan to launch six different models across 90 countries through 1,10…