The Chinese tech giant has officially unveiled its second car, the Xiaomi YU7. From smartphones to supercar-inspired SUVs, Xiaomi is betting big on EVs. After the Xiaomi SU7 sedan aimed at the Tesla Model 3, the newly unveiled YU7 is gunning for the Model Y.
Launching this July in China, the YU7 is tech-forward, features luxurious cabin features, and has a silhouette that looks suspiciously similar to the Ferrari Purosangue. That’s the look of a $730k supercar served at around $60K SUV price. (Though official pricing hasn’t been revealed, it’s expected to be in line with the Tesla Model Y.)
From smartphones to an SUV
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After shaking up the EV scene with the SU7 sedan, priced to undercut the Tesla Model 3, Xiaomi is now setting its sights on the SUV segment. While Apple pulled the plug on its car ambitions, Xiaomi is all in, and the newly revealed YU7 proves it means business.
Xiaomi’s EV ambitions slightly hit a roadblock when a fatal crash involving an SU7 sedan surfaced in March 2025, sparking safety debates. While investigations continue, the YU7 arrives with reinforced structural safety claims and advanced driver aids, a clear signal that Xiaomi isn’t backing down.
Size and style that is turning heads
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Xiaomi YU7 exteriors
The YU7 slots into the “mid-to-large” SUV category, measuring 4999mm long, 1996mm wide, and 1608mm tall, sitting on a 3000mm wheelbase. That’s bigger and more planted than a Model Y, with a shape that feels more supercar than suburban hauler.
The design? Think muscular haunches, a sloped tailgate, and an expansive clamshell bonnet- apparently the largest in the industry at 3.11m². Xiaomi even carved out a handy 141-litre frunk that can fit a 24-inch suitcase.
Around the back, there’s a 678-litre boot that expands to 1,758L with the seats down—more than enough room for your weekend adventures. You also get 71 litres of cabin storage, proving practicality isn’t an afterthought.
Power, performance, and speedy charging
Three variants are available: the YU7, YU7 Pro, and YU7 Max. All ride on a sophisticated suspension setup with optional air springs and Brembo brakes for those craving a sportier edge.
Here’s how they stack up:
| Variant | Battery | Range (CLTC) | Power | 0-100km/h |
| Xiaomi YU7 | 96.3kWh | 835km | 235kW | 5.88s |
| Xiaomi YU7 Pro | 96.3kWh | 770km | 365kW | 4.27s |
| Xiaomi YU7 Max | 101.7kWh | 760km | 508kW | 3.23s |
All models come with an 800V electrical architecture, meaning you can juice up from 10–80% in just 12 minutes with DC fast charging.
Cabin tech that rivals a cinema
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Xiaomi YU7 interiors
Slide inside, and the Xiaomi YU7 feels like a rolling IMAX theatre. The 1.1-meter HyperVision display arcs across the dash, while rear passengers get their own screens. Even the climate controls get a dedicated touchpad.
Add a 16.1-inch infotainment screen, dual rear-seat displays, a dedicated climate control screen, and a screen for practically everything.
But Xiaomi didn’t stop there. Luxury is the name of the game, and it has ‘zero-gravity’ front seats featuring massage functions, power-reclining rear seats, and Nappa leather all around. There’s even a panoramic glass roof to top it off.
Colour options include Pine Grey, Coral Orange, and Twilight Blue, with Xiaomi promising 100% soft-touch materials across the cabin.
An armour-cage, robust steel-aluminium body
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In the wake of a fatal SU7 crash earlier this year, safety is top of mind for many. The YU7’s advanced body structure might offer some reassurance. Built on Xiaomi’s Modena Platform, it features a steel-aluminum hybrid frame with newly introduced 2200 MPa ultra-high-strength steel, co-developed using AI-driven materials research. With over 90% of the body made from high-strength steel and aluminium, plus successful completion of 50+ crash tests, the YU7 is shaping up to be one of the most structurally robust SUVs in its segment.
Smarts on wheels
The YU7 comes armed with an advanced driver-assistance suite powered by NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor, plus LiDAR, 4D radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 high-def cameras. While autonomous features haven’t been detailed fully, the hardware is certainly future-proof.
Will it come to Australia?
For now, Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed plans to launch the YU7 outside China, but with fellow Chinese brands like BYD, GWM, and Zeekr making moves in Australia, it’s not out of the question.
The Xiaomi YU7’s bold design, long range, lightning-fast charging, and seriously impressive tech could make it a game-changer, especially if it follows the SU7’s trend of undercutting Tesla on price.
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