Chery Jaguar Labd Rover Freelander 8. Credit: Chery-JLR Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Chery Jaguar Land Rover has released further details regarding the “Freelander 8,” the inaugural model of the newly revived Freelander brand. The vehicle, whose exterior colours were revealed a few days ago, is set to make its market debut in the second half of 2026. Panoramic display The Freelander 8 introduces a “Panoramic Intelligent Display” solution, featuring a 46.3-inch far-field screen. With a width of 1.2 meters – surpassing mainstream competitors by 300 mm – the display offers an 8K resolution, which the company claims is four times higher than standard 4K screens. Additionally, the screen supports a brightness of 1000 nits, positioning it as the industry’s only large-format, all-weather clear display. World’s biggest 46.3-inch far-field screen. Design and dimensions Following the design language of the Concept 97, the Freelander 8 measures 5118 (5185) mm in length, 2050 mm in width, and 1898 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3040 mm. It is configured with a 2+2+2 six-seat layout. For outdoor enthusiasts, the vehicle supports an optional towing package with a maximum towing capacity of 2000 kg. The model is expected to be available in Pro, Max, and Max+ trim levels. 8K resolution. Intelligent cockpit and performance The Freelander 8 is the result of a deep collaboration between Freelander, Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm. The entire lineup is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 automotive-grade chip. Compared to the previous 8295 platform, this new chip delivers a 3-fold increase in CPU performance, a nearly 3-fold increase in GPU performance, and a 12-fold leap in NPU computing power. Driver assistance In terms of intelligent driving, the Freelander 8 comes standard across all trims with the Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.1 system, with support for future upgrades. The vehicle’s perception suite is anchored by an 896-line LiDAR sensor. A brightness of industry-only 1000 nits.