Overview
- FREELANDER International published official exterior dimensions for the FREELANDER 8 as 5,118 mm long, 2,050 mm wide and 1,926 mm tall and said the model is headed first to Abu Dhabi.
- The vehicle made its first public showcase at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Shanghai on June 11, where CEO Lucia Mao presented the brand's vision for international expansion.
- FREELANDER listed core technologies that will ship on the 8, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P‑powered intelligent cockpit, an Intelligent All‑Terrain System (i‑ATS) with multiple terrain modes, and Super Intelligent Parking (SIP) calibrated for high temperatures.
- Independent Chinese outlets have reported additional, unconfirmed technical details — including an 800‑volt REEV First Edition with a 60.3 kWh battery and dual motors and a differing length figure of 5,185 mm — creating unresolved spec discrepancies with company releases.
- The brand frames the model as a JLR‑designed, Chery‑built premium NEV and plans to enter 90 countries with 1,100 touchpoints over five years, using the Middle East launch to refine heat‑optimized features and recruit dealers for broader rollout.