► Three models in total
► Up to 519-mile range (CLTC)
► Around £25-33,500 in China
Xiaomi has released further details of its new YU7 SUV, including a range of trims as well as pricing – albeit in RMB. The new information came as part of Xiaomi’s ‘New Beginnings’ event in Beijing, where it was released along with further updates on the company’s other products – including smartphones and smart glasses.
With that in mind, Xiaomi has revealed the YU7 will be available in three versions: Standard, Pro and Max.
- Xiaomi YU7 Standard – RWD version, priced at RMB 253,500 (£25,800 est)
- Xiaomi YU7 Pro – AWD version, priced at RMB 279,900 (£28,500 est)
- Xiaomi YU7 Max – high-performance AWD version, priced at RMB 329,900 (£33,500 est)
Prices are of course extremely flexible given the political climate and local tariffs and tax breaks – but an initial price of mid-20s to low 30s suggests the YU7 pricing is just as punchy as the SU7’s.
It looks alright!
With more angles to inspect, the Xiaomi looks relatively handsome and unique. There’s a strong lineage so the SU7 saloon, but it appears Xiaomi’s engineers haven’t borrowed too heavily from their Western competitors. Like the SU7 there’s a hint of McLaren in the headlights, and perhaps a bit of DBX in the body – but otherwise the YU7 looks like very much its own thing.
I’ll be available a very non-Western range of vibrant colours too; from Lava Orange and Emerald Green to Dusk Purple and Shadow Teal. Of course, there’s also a Basalt Grey available for more monotone tastes. Wheel options range from 19-inch diamond-cut alloys to 21-inch forged wheels.
What about the specs?
All three feature silly levels of power, as is expected for electric SUVs in 2025. Take the Max, which we do have the most solid figures for: its 800-volt powertrain makes 681bhp, will do 0-62mph in 3.23 seconds and has a top speed of 157mph.
Thanks to an earlier leak we know a bit more about how it makes that power: an image from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s claimed it’ll have a 295bhp motor on the front and 386bhp on the rear axle. That now checks out.
Although not said specifically by Xiaomi, CAR understands the YU7 uses battery sizes of 94.3kWh and 101kWh.
The car will float on a front double wishbone suspension with a five-link independent setup at the rear, coupled with dual-chamber closed air springs with adjustable dampers. The whole thing is stopped by Brembo four-piston fixed calipers.
We’ve only got CLTC figures for now, but the Standard version has a quoted 519-mile range, with the all-wheel drive versions both doing 478 miles. Xiaomi quotes a 10-80% charge in 12 minutes, with 385 miles of charge taking just 15 minutes.
What about inside?
The Xiaomi’s interior goes extremely big on tech, but that’s to be expected from a brand that’s made its name in smartphone and tablets. There are dual 80-watt, cooled charging pads for phones, along with a 4.6-litre smart fridge in some trims – and the range-topping Max trim also gets smart-dimming panoramic roof glass.
You’ll also find 27-watt power outlets around the cabin and nine magnetic points that can be used for accessories such as tissue boxes or sunglass cases. The modding continues with a 4k add-on for the rear-view camera.
The UI also comes with a few novel tricks: Apple CarPlay can now be run alongside native apps, and those with an Apple Watch will be able to control aspects of the YU7 remotely. Xiaomi has thrown in two ‘co-pilots’ a capybara and an otter that hang out on screen, but the most interesting feature must be its ’Motion Sickness Relief Mode.’
Developed in association with Huashan Hospital and Beijing Tongren Hospital it’ll put the YU7’s chassis on its best behaviour, dulling down the g-forces and smoothing the feel of the car. Xiaomi says this reduced the starting of motion sickness by 51%.
ADAS-wise it’s powered by 11 high-definition cameras, 12 ultrasonic radar and Nvidia’s latest AGX Thor chip, though it remains to be seen how much of the autonomous tech will survive if and when the YU7 makes it to the UK.
In terms of other practicalities stats: the Xiaomi gets a 687-litre boot, along with a 141-litre frunk.
Anything else?
There’s still no detail when it comes Xiaomi’s plans for the UK, though one would think its launch is imminent. After all, its recent inclusion in Gran Turismo suggests it’s now thinking more globally than ever before.
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