Yesterday, Xiaomi held a major launch event in China to unveil the Xiaomi 15s Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra powered by its in-house Xring O1 chipset. The same event also saw the arrival of a couple of other products, including the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro handset. Another major announcement from the brand was the Xiaomi YU7, which debuted as the company’s first SUV car. The company emphasized that the YU7 is not merely an elevated version of its SU7 sedan but a completely fresh design, aiming to deliver a distinct and enhanced automotive experience.
Xiaomi YUY: Redefining Luxury and Performance in an SUV
The Xiaomi YU7 continues the brand’s focus on aesthetic appeal, evolving the design language seen in the SU7 while establishing its own bold identity. It blends refined styling with potent performance, generous interior space, and advanced comfort features. This mid-to-large SUV measures 4999 mm in length, 1996 mm in width, and 1600 mm in height, with a 3000 mm wheelbase, adhering to classic luxury proportions with a low-slung stance.
Notable design elements include a 3.11 square meter clamshell aluminum hood, the largest in mass-produced vehicles, and a 141-liter electric front trunk. The signature “waterdrop headlights” are reinterpreted with an innovative hollowed-out design featuring air channels, and the halo taillight has been refined for a cleaner look and superior nighttime visibility through premium ultra-red lighting.
An all-new electric-flush door handle system ensures a seamless body contour, retracting when the vehicle is in motion and extending automatically upon approach with the key. Aerodynamic efficiency is paramount, with 10 through-flow air channels, 19 optimized vents, a hollowed spoiler, and an active grille system, contributing to an impressive drag coefficient of Cd 0.245.
Intelligent Cabin Experience and Powerful Capabilities
Inside, the Xiaomi YU7 champions a “Dual-Zone Surround Luxury Cabin” philosophy, offering a harmonious blend of technology, luxury, and comfort. A standout feature is the Xiaomi HyperVision Panoramic Display, an industry-first mass-produced triple Mini LED screen array. This system projects information onto the lower windshield area, creating an expansive 1.1-meter ultra-wide display with high resolution and brightness, adapting intelligently to different user scenarios. Complementing this, a remote-control panel provides passengers with effortless command over car functions, navigation, and entertainment.
Despite its dynamic exterior, the YU7 offers remarkable interior spaciousness, thanks to advanced battery technology, providing ample headroom and legroom. It provides a total storage capacity of 1,970 liters, including a 141-liter front trunk and a 678-liter main cargo area. The cabin features 100% soft-touch surfaces and OEKO-TEX Class 1 certified materials, ensuring a premium and hypoallergenic environment. Dual zero-gravity front seats with massage functions and power-adjustable rear seats prioritize occupant comfort.
Under the hood, the YU7 is powered by an evolved Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s Plus, delivering a maximum horsepower of 690 PS, a peak power of 508 kW, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.23 seconds. Its chassis system includes a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, closed double-chamber air springs, and continuous damper control for a balanced ride.
The YU7 offers an exceptional range, with the entry-level Standard variant achieving 835 km (CLTC) from its 96.3 kWh battery. The entire series supports an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, enabling rapid charging from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes.
For safety, the YU7 is equipped with upgraded armor-cage steel-aluminum hybrid body structure, featuring a new 2200 MPa ultra-high strength steel for enhanced collision protection. The vehicle’s intelligent platform integrates a “Four-in-One Domain Control Module” and is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for the cockpit and the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform for assisted driving, providing 700 TOPS of computing power.
Standard assisted driving hardware across all YU7 variants includes LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, 11 high-definition cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars. Xiaomi EV also offers advanced driving training to further enhance user safety on the road.
The Xiaomi YU7 is set for an official sales launch in July. It will be available in three shades: Emerald Green, Titanium Silver, and Lava Orange.
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