Freelander 8Release date and price in Australia
The Freelander 8 is confirmed for Australia. Timing: 2027. Price: Not announced. Expected to sit between the Zeekr 7X and the Defender 110. We'll add full running costs, charging costs by state and cost to own as soon as Australian pricing and specs are confirmed.

Image: Freelander (Chery JLR) (manufacturer press image).
What we know so far
Mostly overseas specifications. Australian versions can differ.
- Large SUV, dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Australian version: 2.0-litre turbo plug-in hybrid, 460 kW and 662 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.8 s
- 34.1 kWh LFP battery, 110 km of electric range, 886 km in total
- 11 kW AC charging
About Freelander
A joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, reviving the Freelander name on Chery-built cars. Sister brands: Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, Lepas, iCaur, Exlantix, Jetour. Who owns which car brand.
On sale now: the closest alternatives
If you don't want to wait, these are the nearest cars you can buy today, with full running costs.



Common questions
When is the Freelander 8 coming to Australia?
2027.
How much will the Freelander 8 cost in Australia?
Not announced. Expected to sit between the Zeekr 7X and the Defender 110.
What can I buy now instead of the Freelander 8?
The closest cars on sale now are the Cadillac Optiq, BMW iX2 and Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Source: carsales: Freelander 8 downgraded for Australia (Oct 2026). Launch dates and prices often change; we check monthly.
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