The model, previously known as the Freelander and discontinued by Land Rover in 2014, has returned under a Chinese brand and could potentially arrive in Brazil in 2028.
Chery organized a visit for Brazilian dealers to China to present the Freelander, developed in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as well as its first model—the Freelander 8 SUV. This information was published by the magazine Autoesporte.
Last week, the international version of this SUV was tested for the first time by foreign journalists and dealers at the Chery International User Summit 2026, held in Wuhan, China.
If this information is confirmed, the Freelander will join the Omoda and Jaecoo models already on the market, as well as the iCaur and Lepas expected in 2027. In China, the Freelander 8 is priced from 233,000 to 301,000 Brazilian reais (equivalent to 309,900 to 399,900 yuan).
The Chinese version is an electric vehicle with an extended range (REEV): one 1.5-liter turbocharged engine functions solely as a generator, while two electric motors provide propulsion. The total power output is 829 horsepower and 82.9 kgm of torque, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h taking 4.6 seconds, and the battery range reaching 310 km according to the Chinese CLTC cycle.
The left-hand drive international version is a plug-in hybrid that can be charged from the grid. It combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and two electric motors, collectively producing 625 horsepower and 67.5 kgm of torque. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds, and the vehicle covers 110 km on pure electric power.
This SUV, featuring square lines inspired by the original Freelander, has a length of 5.12 m and a wheelbase of 3.04 m, which is 36 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender 110. It is equipped with air suspension and is capable of traversing flooded areas up to 90 cm deep.
The cabin, designed for five or six passengers, features a main 46.3-inch 8K screen covering 1.2 meters at the base of the windshield instead of a traditional dashboard. It also includes a 15.6-inch multimedia system, Harman Kardon acoustics with up to 23 speakers, and, in the most equipped trims, a 10-liter refrigerator.
The international version is planned to debut in the United Arab Emirates in the first quarter of 2027.