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Land Rover Freelander is back! JLR and China’s Chery reinvent mid-size 4WD as a cool, blocky all-electric SUV to fight inbound battery-powered Toyota LandCruiser

7 April 2026, 2:03 am

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Land Rover Freelander is back! JLR and China’s Chery reinvent mid-size 4WD as a cool, blocky all-electric SUV to fight inbound battery-powered Toyota LandCruiser
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Land Rover Freelander is back! JLR and China’s Chery reinvent mid-size 4WD as a cool, blocky all-electric SUV to fight inbound battery-powered Toyota LandCruiser
Image: EVCentral

Summary: Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese partner Chery are reviving the Freelander name with a new electric SUV launching mid-2026. The Concept97 preview showcases a blocky design with advanced tech including Huawei-developed driver assistance, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor, and CATL batteries supporting 360kW charging.

Brands mentioned: Land Rover, Jaguar Land Rover, Chery, Toyota, Ford, Huawei, Qualcomm, CATL

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