title: Landwind X8
text: # Landwind X8
  
  The Landwind X8 is a mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automaker Jiangling Motor Holding, a joint venture between Aiways, Changan Auto and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG).
  
  ## Overview
  
  The Landwind X8 debuted during the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2009, and went on sale in the second half of 2009. The Landwind X8 SUV has a body-on-frame structure and rear-wheel-drive layout for its off-road capabilities.
  
  Pricing of the Landwind X8 starts from around 150,000 for the 4×2 variant and around 160,000 for the 4×4.
  
  * Landwind X8 front.
  * Landwind X8 rear.
  
  ### Specifications
  
  At launch, the Landwind X8 is powered by a common-rail turbo diesel sourced from VM Motori from Italy, developing 140HP and 350Nm of torque and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine sourced from Mitsubishi, developing 150HP. The engines meet the China IV emission standard.
  
  As of 2012, an update introduced the Landwind X8 with a 2.0 liter petrol engine, a 2.4 liter petrol engine, and a 2.5 liter turbo petrol engine. A 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine was added in 2012 producing 140hp and 340nm. The Landwind X8 has a 6-speed automatic gearbox and is working on an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the X8.
  
  As of 2018, there are 8 variants of Landwind X8 available, with 2 engine options including the 1.8-litre turbo engine and 2.0-litre turbo engine, with both engines mated to a manual transmission. The maximum engine power is 130.0kW, maximum horsepower is 177PS, and maximum torque is 320.0N·m.
  
  