Freelander 8 engineer claims rigorous all-terrain testing programme
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
The Freelander 8's chief engineer says the new SUV has undergone all-terrain testing matching or exceeding that of luxury SUVs he previously worked on.
Antonio Maresca, chief engineer at Chery's R&D centre, claims the Freelander 8 has undergone all-terrain development testing that matches and in some cases exceeds that of luxury SUVs he previously helped develop. Maresca's career included work with Jaguar Land Rover and BMW, as well as the original Freelander, before joining Chery. He presented the engineering programme to media in China.
More than 200 vehicles have been dedicated to all-terrain durability testing for the Freelander 8, covering 2.15 million kilometres combined. Maresca identified structural integrity, resistance to extreme temperatures and crash-energy absorption as areas assessed during testing. He stated: 'I don't merely say it's on par. In many cases, it surpasses those vehicles. This is my professional judgment, backed by decades of data and real-world testing.'
Maresca did not name the comparison vehicles or provide their test results. The Freelander brand is preparing to launch in Australia in 2027, with the Freelander 8 large SUV leading its local range.
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- Freelander 8 engineer claims development testing goes beyond that of other luxury SUVsThe Freelander 8's chief engineer claims 2.15 million kilometres of all-terrain testing – matching or bettering luxury SUVs he previously worked on.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 07:59
- Freelander 8 engineer claims development testing goes beyond that of other luxury SUVsThe Freelander 8's chief engineer claims 2.15 million kilometres of all-terrain testing – matching or bettering luxury SUVs he previously worked on.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 07:59
In this story: Antonio Maresca · Chery · Jaguar Land Rover · BMW · Australia · China
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