Freelander 8: first technical specifications revealed in regulatory filings
The first model under the revived Freelander brand by the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture , was revealed in filings from the China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The model is expected to be launched in China in the second half of this year The reborn Freelander brand has filed for its first model in China, marking a crucial step in the electrification transition of the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. The new model, officially named the Freelander 8, is an extended-range “luxury tech all-terrain SUV” (sport utility vehicle) that entered a declaration catalog of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Saturday. The vehicle, which made its debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, measures 5,118 mm (5,185 mm as an option) in length, 2,050 mm in width, and 1,898 mm in height, with a wheelbase reaching 3,040 mm, according to its filing information. The design of the Freelander 8 closely follo...