Land Rover Gave Away the Freelander — China Just Launched It.

0:00 5,000 firm orders for the Freelander 1:14 What the Freelander used to be 2:11 How JLR handed over the name 3:41 The Freelander 8 under the skin 5:33 Orders, price and the UK launch 7:50 Sherry's growing British footprint 10:52 Why Britain and JLR need the deal 11:46 The Hailwood connection A British 4x4 name has returned on a car that is designed in the Land Rover studio but built by a Chinese company. I examine how the Freelander 8 became a real rival to the Defender and Discovery Sport, with firm orders, serious performance and a much lower Chinese price. I trace the Freelander name from its British origins through Jaguar Land Rover's partnership with Sherry, then look at the car's electric motors, range-extender engine, Huawei driver assistance and off-road equipment. I also explain how the car is planned for Britain in the second half of 2027 through dedicated Freelander showrooms. Finally, I connect Sherry's expansion across Britain with the Hailwood factory where the Freelander 2 was built, and consider what this means for Land Rover owners, buyers and the future of British car making.