Chery: Q model holds above 10,000 monthly sales, Freelander 8 collects 5,000 orders
In an October 8 announcement, Chery said the Q model has sold more than 10,000 units a month for six months. The company also reported more than 5,000 binding orders for the Freelander 8 within 12 hours of its launch.
Event date: October 1, 2026 · Published: October 12, 2026
In this announcement, Chery did not give the Q model's exact monthly figure or a breakdown of orders by market. According to the company, 100,000 global orders for the model were waiting to be filled.
For the Freelander 8, the manufacturer reported more than 5,000 binding orders in the first 12 hours after launch. The figure describes orders, not deliveries or registered cars.
In the same material, Chery said the off-road Zongheng G700 has sold more than 30,000 units worldwide in the 11 months since its debut. These are figures given by the manufacturer, with no separate breakdown from an independent source.
Questions and answers
How many Chery Q cars sell each month?
According to Chery, the Q model has topped 10,000 units sold a month for six consecutive months.
How many Freelander 8 orders did the brand collect in 12 hours?
Chery reported more than 5,000 binding orders. These are orders, not deliveries.
Fact sheet
| Claim | Value | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chery Q, monthly sales | more than 10,000 units for 6 months | Chery claim | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Order backlog for Chery Q | 100,000 | Chery claim | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Freelander 8, orders in 12 hours | more than 5,000 | Chery claim; orders are not deliveries | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Zongheng G700, sales after 11 months | more than 30,000 cars | Chery claim | Oct 12, 2026 |
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