Xiaomi YU7 SUV high-performance version expected at September 25 event

Xiaomi is expected to unveil new high-performance version of the YU7 SUV during founder Lei Jun’s annual speech on September 25. Industry sources suggest the model may be named the YU7 GT. 

Recent spy photographs have shown a heavily camouflaged prototype of the YU7 testing at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. The test car featured a red-and-grey wrap, similar to that used by the SU7 Ultra during earlier trials. Observers noted wider front fenders, a more muscular rear section, and an overall wider stance compared with the standard YU7. 

Reports indicate that the YU7 GT could adopt a tri-motor system similar to the powertrain of the previously launched SU7 Ultra. It comprises three electric motors. The front axle has a single e-motor for 288 kW (286 hp). The rear axle adopts two electric motors for 450 kW (570 hp). The combined peak power output of the system reaches 1,138 kW (1,526 hp). The peak torque is 1,770 Nm. A CATL-made Qilin 2.0 ternary NMC battery for 93.7 kWh powers the system. 

Although official details remain unconfirmed, the possibility of such a setup has fueled speculation about Xiaomi’s ambitions in the high-performance electric SUV segment. Whether Xiaomi will reveal the YU7 GT during the September 25 event remains uncertain. However, the company has highlighted the importance of performance-oriented vehicles in its growing automotive strategy, suggesting further announcements are likely in the near future.