Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have presented global specifications for their joint-venture 2027 Freelander 8 SUV at a media reveal in Wuhu, China. The Chinese-built luxury off-roader is scheduled to make its initial international commercial debut in the UAE in the first quarter of 2027.
FREELANDER, an automotive brand jointly developed by Jaguar Land Rover and Chery, held its global brand launch in Abu Dhabi on September 29, 2026. The brand unveiled the international left-hand drive variant of the FREELANDER 8 to government officials, industry partners, and media. The launch marks the brand's selection of the UAE as its debut international market.
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