Freelander
Freelander (Chery Jaguar Land Rover)
🇨🇳 China
A new China-based marque from the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture, reviving the Land Rover Freelander nameplate. Engineered and built in China with local supply partners such as CATL and Huawei, it launches with the Freelander 8 range-extender SUV.
Freelander models
Freelander models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ¥309,900(~$46,000) | ChinaSep 2026 | SUV | EREV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
News about Freelander
Freelander 8 launches under its own 300,000 yuan target
3 Sep 2026
Freelander 8 opens pre-sales from 339,900 yuan
14 Aug 2026
Freelander 8 interior revealed with a 46.3-inch panoramic screen
18 Jul 2026
Explainers
About
Freelander is a marque revived by the Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) joint venture, reusing a name Land Rover first applied to its compact SUV in 1997. Unlike the original, this Freelander is a China-developed brand: the vehicles are engineered, built and sourced largely within China, while Jaguar Land Rover licenses the nameplate and lends brand heritage.
The strategy reflects how foreign automakers are adapting to the Chinese market. Rather than importing or localising European designs - the approach behind the CJLR Range Rover Evoque L, which is being wound down - the venture is building a homegrown line that leans on Chinese technology suppliers for batteries, electronics and driver assistance.
The brand launches with the Freelander 8, a large range-extender SUV built around an 800V powertrain, a CATL-developed battery, and Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 driver-assistance system. More models are expected to follow as CJLR shifts its manufacturing base toward the Freelander brand.
Global website freelander-ev.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Freelander?
Freelander is owned by Chery Jaguar Land Rover.
What country are Freelander cars from?
Freelander is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Changshu.
When was Freelander founded?
Freelander was founded in 2026.
What kind of cars does Freelander make?
Freelander makes range-extender and electric SUVs.