# Freelander 8: launch and deliveries in China > The Freelander brand, born from the partnership between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, has launched its Freelander 8 SUV in China and started deliveries of the five-seat version, after over 10,000 pre-orders in 48 hours for its first electric SUV. The model is offered from 289,900 yuan before discounts, and the five-seat version from $46,520. The brand also presented its AI and connectivity technologies to international guests at the launch. The provided sub-events concern only China; French and US articles cover the file without any specific national difference documented. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Chery, Land Rover and Freelander, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 6 articles from 5 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 06:13. Figures reported: 10000 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Launches and reviews - Countries: Chine - Brands: Chery, Land Rover, Freelander - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 08:00 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 06:13 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/13-freelander-8-launch-and-deliveries-in-china ## National stories (3) - China — 2 country-specific events, 2 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - Freelander is a brand relaunched through a partnership between Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery. (2 independent sources: [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/10-000-commandes-en-48h-succes-immediat-pour-le-retour-tant-attendu-de-ce-4x4-au-nom-mythique-ter-1461799.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The Freelander 8 is the brand's first electric SUV. (2 independent sources: [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/10-000-commandes-en-48h-succes-immediat-pour-le-retour-tant-attendu-de-ce-4x4-au-nom-mythique-ter-1461799.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) **Single source so far** - Over 10,000 pre-orders were recorded in 48 hours for this SUV in China. (according to [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/10-000-commandes-en-48h-succes-immediat-pour-le-retour-tant-attendu-de-ce-4x4-au-nom-mythique-ter-1461799.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown)) - The five-seat Freelander 8 was launched in China on October 31, 2026. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The launch of the five-seat Freelander 8 took place at Aranya, Qinhuangdao. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The five-seat Freelander 8 is offered at a promotional price of 289,900 to 369,900 yuan. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The five-seat version of the Freelander 8 comes in three trim levels. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The MAX+ and MAX trims are priced at 389,900 and 349,900 yuan. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) - The Freelander brand is presented as a global new energy technology brand, with Land Rover's heritage. (according to [手机新浪网](https://k.sina.cn/article_7857201856_1d45362c001908t69m.html)) ## Sources by country and language - China: 2 articles, 2 outlets - France: 2 articles, 1 outlets - United States: 2 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (3), French (2), Chinese (1) ## Timeline (4 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Electric Freelander SUV tops 10,000 pre-orders in 48 hours in China](https://mecapress.com/events/210-electric-freelander-suv-tops-10-000-pre-orders-in-48-hours-in-china.md) Resulting from the partnership between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery, the Freelander brand's first electric SUV recorded more than 10,000 pre-orders in 48 hours in China. 2 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [The Freelander 8 launched in China starting at 289,900 yuan](https://mecapress.com/events/355-the-freelander-8-launched-in-china-starting-at-289-900-yuan.md) The Freelander brand, born from the partnership between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, launches its SUV 8 in a 5-seat version with prices from 28.99 to 36.99 million yuan before discounts. 1 sources, 1 articles · Aranya — Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Freelander présente sa technologie IA et numérique à des invités internationaux](https://mecapress.com/events/1825-freelander-presente-sa-technologie-ia-et-numerique-a-des-invites-internationaux.md) La marque Freelander a exposé ses technologies d'IA et de connectivité à des invités étrangers, dans le cadre du lancement de son SUV électrique en Chine. 1 sources, 2 articles · Wuhu — Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Début des livraisons du Freelander 8 cinq places en Chine](https://mecapress.com/events/1939-debut-des-livraisons-du-freelander-8-cinq-places-en-chine.md) La version cinq places du SUV à prolongateur d'autonomie Freelander 8, issu de la coentreprise Chery-Jaguar Land Rover, entre en livraison en Chine à partir de 46 520 dollars. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Freelander 8: launch and deliveries in China”, https://mecapress.com/stories/13-freelander-8-launch-and-deliveries-in-china Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology