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Story no.13InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviewsLowCN Chine31 Oct → 2 Nov4 facts · 6 art.

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.

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What is established

Method

Confirmed(2)

  • 2

    Freelander is a brand relaunched through a partnership between Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery.

    2 independent sourcesAuto Plus, 手机新浪网

  • 2

    The Freelander 8 is the brand's first electric SUV.

    2 independent sourcesAuto Plus, 手机新浪网

Single source so far(7)

  • Over 10,000 pre-orders were recorded in 48 hours for this SUV in China. (according to Auto Plus)
  • The five-seat Freelander 8 was launched in China on October 31, 2026. (according to 手机新浪网)
  • The launch of the five-seat Freelander 8 took place at Aranya, Qinhuangdao. (according to 手机新浪网)
  • 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)

AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 3 articles (2 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 1 Nov, 02h16

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Timeline

newest first

Dot = severity

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In figures

The activity

4 facts

Latest activity 6 hours ago

31 Oct2 Nov

Countries concerned

CN Chine

Brands concerned

Official figures

  • Chery · 0 reg. (Germany, Sept 26)
  • Land Rover · 15,252 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 52 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

10,000
véhicules

Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China22
France21
United States21

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
English32
French21
Chinese11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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Further reading