Alborz Fallah
Freelander 8 extended-range EV still possible for Australia
Freelander's Australian boss has left open the possibility of a range-extender joining the plug-in hybrid, with the full local model range yet to be settled.
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Alborz Fallah
Freelander targets 25 dealers for 2027 Australian launch
Freelander is talking to Chery and premium-brand dealers as it builds its own Australian network and a Melbourne-based team.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
21 Days Ago
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
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
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
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
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
