The Freelander 8 just launched starting at 309,900 RMB
While the exterior maintains that classic "boxy" off-road silhouette, the internals are a complete departure from what you'd expect in a traditional rugged SUV.
Hardware and Powertrain Specs
Even the entry-level PRO trim isn't a "stripped-down" version in terms of raw performance. It comes standard with:
- Dual-motor AWD with a two-speed rear motor
- System Output: 610kW power / 813N·m torque
- 0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds
- Battery: 60.3kWh CATL ternary lithium battery
- Architecture: 800V high-voltage platform with 6C charging capability
- Chassis: Closed dual-chamber air suspension, CCD variable damping, and ±10° rear-wheel steering
The Intelligence Gap: ENLIGHT OS and Huawei ADS 5
The real differentiator here is the software stack. The car runs on ENLIGHT OS, which they are marketing as a "human-like brain" operating system. Unlike standard IVI systems that wait for voice commands, this uses an edge-based multi-modal large model to proactively perceive the environment.
For example, if the sensors detect you carrying luggage, the Agent-driven system asks if you want the tailgate opened. It even uses a "Hippocampus Memory Module" to track over 300 tags—not just seat positions, but recognizing recurring passengers and their preferences. They claim all this sensitive data stays on the edge (on the car) and isn't uploaded to the cloud, which is a necessary nod to the privacy concerns these "always-on" cameras inevitably raise.
Regarding driving assistance, the car utilizes Huawei Qiankun ADS 5:
- PRO & MAX trims: Enhanced version using a Limera in-cabin laser vision solution.
- MAX+ trim: Ultra-high-end version featuring an 896-line dual-path LiDAR and a rear-facing solid-state LiDAR (30 sensors total).
Off-Roading with an AI Brain
The i-ATS intelligent all-terrain system handles the "dirty work." It uses cameras and LiDAR to predict terrain 10–15 meters ahead, identifying six different types of terrain within 0.5 seconds to adjust suspension and power delivery.
The trim levels are less about battery size and more about specific use cases:
- PRO: Urban commuting and family use.
- MAX: Hardcore all-terrain capability, adding the "triple lock" system (mechanical front diff lock, rear e-LSD, and digital center lock) plus Nappa leather.
- MAX+: The "luxury and tech" peak, adding zero-gravity seats, road noise cancellation (RNC), and the top-tier Huawei sensor suite.
They even brought a "battle-scarred" unit to the launch event—a car that survived a 70% incline rollover test—to prove that despite the heavy focus on AI agents and massive screens, the structural integrity (43,000N·m torsional stiffness) is still there. It’s a weird hybrid: a vehicle that wants to be a high-tech living room on wheels but still needs to survive a mountain climb.