The Xiaomi YU7 is the company’s first SUV and its second electric car. The images and details were first released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) homologation documents.
After the success of its SU7 model, the YU7 shows Xiaomi’s increasing confidence in its EV vehicle business. Ever since its launch in March 2024, the SU7 sedan sales have already crossed its original target of 100,000 units this year and is expected to reach around 130,000 units, much over its expectations. The SU7 price starts at RNB 215,900 ($29,700) in China.
Xiaomi YU7 is well placed to take on competitors from BYD, Tesla model Y, Nio, Li Auto among others in the largest EV market of the world.
Performance and Specifications
Xiaomi YU7 is expected to have an impressive total output of 681 HP (508 kW) on its top of the line all-wheel drive option enabling it to reach a top speed of up to 253 km/h.
The car is equipped with CATL’s NMC lithium battery powering two electric motors – a 220 kW motor in the front and 288 kW motor in the rear probably of the all-wheel drive version.
The SUV may also have an event data recorder which is often referred to as a black-box of a vehicle. No further information has been revealed so far.
The Xiaomi YU7 is an all-electric SUV measuring 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, 1,600 mm in height and having a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The vehicle weighs 2,405 kg.
Design
As expected, the exterior of the Xiaomi YU7 has nearly the same design language as its sibling, the SU7 sedan. Both models have a sleek streamlined body with similar water-drop shaped headlights, front grille, side air ducts and a wide taillight. The overall profile also resemblances the Ferrari Purosangue.
A few differences that can be noted from the SU7 are the fully concealed door handles rather than the semi-concealed door handles on the SU7 and a more curved tail lights.
No information has yet been disclosed regarding the interior of the Xiaomi YU7.
In short
With the recent success of the SU7 sedan, Xiaomi must clearly be riding high and looking to reinforce its position further in the EV market. Expanding into the SUV market will definitely expand its customer base.
Though not much is said about its pricing, we expect it to be competitively priced like the SU7. If Xiaomi can do that, the YU7 will definitely serve as another driver to Xiaomi’s growth ambition in EV market.
We cannot wait to see the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra too.