Xiaomi recently released news and in-depth information about its new SUV EV, the Xiaomi YU7. Alongside the price announcement of the electric vehicle, pre-orders have also opened in China.
Xiaomi YU7 Price and Models
During the brand’s launch event, three different models of the Xiaomi YU7 were revealed along with their prices:
- Xiaomi YU7 Standard — ultra-long-range RWD version, CNY 253,500 (around PHP 2,002,000)
- Xiaomi YU7 Pro — ultra-long-range AWD version, priced at CNY 279,900 (around PHP 2,210,200)
- Xiaomi YU7 Max — ultra-long-range high-performance AWD version, priced at CNY 329,900 (around PHP 2,605,000)
Design and Features
To provide style and a sleek-looking exterior, the SUV has a 3:1 wheelbase-to-body ratio, a 2.1:1 wheel-to-height ratio, and a 1.25:1 width-to-height ratio.
Xiaomi will also offer the EV in nine (9) different colorways – Basalt Gray, Lava Orange, Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Pearl White, Ocean Blue, Dusk Purple, Shadow Teal, and Dawn Pink.
The interior is also nothing to joke about. With a wide, plush cabin room, owners have different-colored seats to choose from and even the option of dual zero-gravity front seats for ultimate comfort.
The EV also has noise and sun protection through its double-laminated glass on the windshield, all four doors, and rear quarter windows. It features over 200 noise-control enhancements and more than 120 acoustic materials to block noise from every angle, while the windshield and windows have SFP100 and PA++++ level UV shielding.
Xiaomi YU7 Performance
Across all versions, Xiaomi YU7 is equipped with an 800V silicon carbide platform which allows the entry-level Standard version to achieve a 835 km CLTC range, while the AWD versions reach up to 770 km CLTC range. It supports ultra-fast charging at up to 5.2C, achieving 10–80% charge in around 12 minutes, and can charge up to 620km in 15 minutes.
The entire lineup is also equipped with the upgraded Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s Plus. Its maximum revs go up to 22,000 rpm, with peak torque reaching 528 N·m, and peak power up to 288 kW. The Xiaomi YU7 Max reaches up to a maximum horsepower of 690 PS, a maximum speed of 253 km/h, and 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 3.23 s (2.98 s excluding one foot rollout), making it the fastest 0–100 km/h acceleration SUV under RMB 800,000.
The Smartcar Experience
The YU7 offers a “smartcar” experience by integrating Xiaomi’s Human x Car x Home ecosystem within the electric vehicle. It provides accessibility options that allow different brand accessories to be used seamlessly while inside the car. Apple users have easy access to the EV as well, allowing certain iOS apps to be pinned within the dashboard.
Xiaomi has also tested the YU7 across different scenarios, offering highly scored safety ratings through its design and features such as assisted driving. The brand has also achieved an incredible milestone with the Xiaomi YU7 Max test car setting a new endurance record of completing 3,944 km in 24 hours.
Availability in the Philippines
The YU7 was launched in China, and pre-orders have already started through the country’s EV app or EV WeChat Mini Program. No news has been shared by the brand if there are plans to bring the whole line of EVs, including the new SUV, into the Philippines yet.
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