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Freelander is an automotive brand revived by Jaguar Land Rover in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Chery under their Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture. Originally an iconic Land Rover SUV nameplate, Freelander operates as a standalone marque focused on mainstream electric and hybrid SUVs co-developed and manufactured in China for domestic and global markets.

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Freelander 8

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Freelander 8 engineer claims development testing goes beyond that of other luxury SUVs

Alborz Fallah

Freelander 8 engineer claims development testing goes beyond that of other luxury SUVs

The Freelander 8's chief engineer claims 2.15 million kilometres of all-terrain testing – matching or bettering luxury SUVs he previously worked on.

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Freelander's Australian push backed by $630 million factory overhaul

Alborz Fallah

Freelander's Australian push backed by $630 million factory overhaul

A US$440 million upgrade to the Chery-JLR factory in China supports Freelander's global rollout, with Australia on the launch list.

4 Hours Ago

Alborz Fallah

Freelander 8 detailed as JLR-Chery brand prepares for Australia

Freelander has detailed its first SUV's plug-in hybrid powertrain, cabin and off-road hardware ahead of an Australian launch during 2027.

9 Hours Ago

Derek Fung

Official: Freelander 8 coming to Australia in 2027 to launch joint-venture brand

The Freelander 8 has been confirmed for Australia, and will go on sale in 2027, but pricing and specs have yet to be confirmed.

20 Days Ago

2027 Freelander 8 interior revealed with a focus on luxury

Derek Fung

2027 Freelander 8 interior revealed with a focus on luxury

The interior of the new Freelander 8 large SUV has been revealed in China ahead of the car's full launch.

3 Months Ago

2026 Freelander 8: Production-ready SUV from Chery, JLR is bigger and heavier than a Range Rover

Dave Kavermann

2026 Freelander 8: Production-ready SUV from Chery, JLR is bigger and heavier than a Range Rover

The first vehicle from JLR and Chery's new Freelander brand is an electrified SUV over 5.1m long and weighing just under three tonnes.

5 Months Ago

Paul Maric

Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch with Australian testing

After a 25-year hiatus, the Freelander brand has returned with a new global SUV lineup, and Australian roads are already being used to dial it in.

6 Months Ago

Freelander Concept 97 previews first model from Land Rover, Chery joint venture

Derek Fung

Freelander Concept 97 previews first model from Land Rover, Chery joint venture

The Concept 97 is a homage to the original Land Rover Freelander, and is pretty close to the look of the standalone brand's first model.

7 Months Ago

Crash test reveals design of first Freelander model from Land Rover and Chery

Derek Fung

Crash test reveals design of first Freelander model from Land Rover and Chery

Land Rover and Chery are reviving the Freelander name for a new electrified SUV brand that will debut in China in the next week.

7 Months Ago

First ‘Freelander’ SUV will be PHEV coupe SUV with Chery platform, Land Rover name – report

Damion Smy

First ‘Freelander’ SUV will be PHEV coupe SUV with Chery platform, Land Rover name – report

JLR will introduce an SUV under its new ‘Freelander’ brand in 2026 as part of its joint venture with Chery.

11 Months Ago

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