Tesla Overwhelmed! Xiaomi's First SUV..YU7 contracts 290,000 units in an hour
Jul 01, 2025
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The price of the basic model in China starts at $34,500 (about 46.7 million won). The flagship trim will go up to $44,700 (about 60.5 million won). China's CLTC cycle has a driving distance of 830 kilometers. It is powered by a single motor with 315 horsepower (235 kW) and can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The professional version for those who want to drive all-wheelers is sold for $37,900 (about 51.3 million won).Equipped with the same 96.3kWh LPF battery as the standard model, the model is a dual motor that produces 489 horsepower (365kW). It boasts a driving distance of 770 km based on the CLTC cycle.
The Max model has taken it to the next level with high-performance AWD capabilities. It is priced at 44,700 U.S. dollars.The two motors combine to produce 681 horsepower (508 kW) and a maximum torque of 866 Nm.
It reaches 100 km/h in only 3.23 seconds from rest.The NMC battery with a capacity of 101.7 kWh provides a range of 760 km. Such a price is more than 5 million won cheaper than the Chinese Tesla Model Y, which is an important competitor with the same specifications.
Xiaomi YU7
What's more impressive is that Xiaomi received more than 289,000 orders through social media within the first hour of YU7 pre-sale.Xiaomi said it will offer a $8800 (W11.9 million) discount to customers who pay a $670 (W900,000) deposit before July 31.
With the advent of YU7, the electric SUV market in China has become more exciting.Xiaomi first unveiled its stylish YU7 last year and is now pre-contracted. YU7 is a hot topic in that it is Xiaomi's second model and the first SUV after SU7.
Already, 258,000 sedan SU7 were sold in just 14 months in the Chinese market, and 28,000 units were delivered to customers in April this year alone, enjoying explosive popularity.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype
Following SU7, this crossover is a high-performance luxury SUV with an impressive design.It is characterized by a shark nose-shaped front and a "water drop" headlight that expels air through the bonnet.It is equipped with a clamshell aluminum bonnet, the largest mass-produced car.
Xiaomi's aerodynamic capabilities, which are based on IT technology, played a major role in YU7 development. Xiaomi explains that the YU7 mass production model features 10 penetrating airways and 19 optimized vents that precisely manage airflow.
Add to this an aerodynamically optimized wheel and an active grille shutter system.Thanks to all these efforts, we achieved an air resistance coefficient of 0.245 .
Xiaomi YU7
A few key options are also eye-catching, including a flush mounted door handle and a panoramic sunroof with basic specifications.The unique rear design with "Halo" taillamps and two spoilers also stands out.The model comes in three colors: emerald green, titanium silver, and lava orange. Overall, it contrasts with the gloss black accents.
YU7's size is 4,999mm full length, 1,996mm full width, 1600mm full height, and the wheel base is 3000mm.Compared to the Tesla Model X, the full length is 58mm shorter and the wheelbase is 35mm longer.
The exterior is stylish and sensual, while the interior is too minimalistic.A 16.1-inch infotainment system and a hypervision panoramic display located at the bottom of the windshield dominate the interior.
The latter is modeled after BMW's panoramic iDrive display and is 43.3 inches in size.It can be customized, but it can also be used as a speedometer, navigation display, and passenger seat display. It also has a Napa leather weightless front seat with one-touch reclining and massage function.
It also comes with a power-adjustable rear seat with a backrest that can be tilted from 100° to 135°. It also has a dedicated climate control system and dual-screen entertainment system for rear seat passengers.It can carry 678 liters of luggage and can be extended to 1758 liters when the seat is folded.
A small prunk that provides 141 liters of space is also provided. Charging can range from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes.After a 15-minute charge, it can drive up to 620 kilometers.YU7 has front wheel double wishbone and rear wheel 5-link suspension (with air spring).
The rear-wheel suspension can be adjusted in five stages to secure a maximum of 222 mm of ground height.In addition, it is also equipped with a continuous damper control system and a high-performance braking system equipped with a four-piston Brembo caliper.
Xiaomi also said it will be equipped with advanced driver assistance technology. roof-mounted lidar It will be equipped with sensors, a 4D millimeter wave radar, 11 high-definition cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
In Korea, Chinese electric vehicles are racing to show interest. Since BYD officially entered the market last year, Zicker, a luxury brand of Geely Motor Group, is preparing to launch in Korea in the second half of this year.
Xiaomi Motors' plans to enter the domestic market are currently undecided. It is known that domestic mid-sized companies are lining up to win the right to import. However, Xiaomi once said, `There are no export plans such as Korea yet, as delivery of vehicles to Chinese customers is not enough by 2027.'
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
