Emir BardakçıXiaomi now takes a serious step towards realizing its dream of entering the global automotive industry, with new vehicular-related model numbers now visible in the GSMA database, which indicates the company’s plans to expand globally with China not the only destination in focus. As reported in the database, Xiaomi now assigns the first global ‘G’ suffix to an in-vehicle display model number-wise, which was not used by the company apart from its smartphones and smart devices.
GSMA Listing Discloses New Vehicle Platform
It appears in the GSMA database as two closely related models with numbers 26120VP3DG and 26120VP3DC, both expected to be released in December 2026. According to Xiaomi’s internal classification system, the last letter is very important. If the device has an “C” at the end, it is intended for China. On the other hand, “G” denotes worldwide devices. Till date, this has not been done on Xiaomi’s car hardware.
The fact that both versions are present is a strong indication that Xiaomi is working on a common vehicle platform for both China and global markets. The “VP” in the version name is known to represent Vehicle Platform, indicating that it is a vehicle component rather than a car accessory. This is a remarkable shift in Xiaomi car strategy.
What All This Means for Xiaomi’s Global Automobile Plans
Xiaomi cars feature cutting-edge display systems for use within vehicles, which are GSM-capable, thereby integrating cloud services and other ecosystem levels. The move to approve the global version of such a solution indicates an aspect of planned compliance with foreign markets regarding networks and regulations, not to mention China alone.
Strategically, it fits well with the long-term plan of Xiaomi. Xiaomi has always been touting the idea of an ecosystem that involves the seamless integration of smartphones, smart homes, and automobiles through Xiaomi HyperOS and Xiaomi HyperConnect. Achieving a globally certified automotive platform would be an essential step in this process.
Xiaomi recently announced that Xiaomi Auto will out for global in 2027.
Xiaomi is preparing to bring its electric cars to Europe in 2027
Which Xiaomi Car Could This Belong To?
At this point, the company has not made any official announcements about which car might be associated with the newly assigned model numbers. Here are some models that are expected to be part of the company’s lineup:
- Global model of the Xiaomi SU7
- A possible SU7 facelift
- A next-generation Xiaomi SU8 or Xiaomi YU8
Xiaomi SU7 was unveiled in 2024 and was Xiaomi’s first entry into mass-produced electric vehicles. In light of the GSMA announcement, it is likely that the new platform is either an upgraded variant of an already established model or an all-new model that is targeting various global regions.
A Clear Signal Before 2026
Although Xiaomi has yet to make any official announcements regarding its car launch schedule in the international market, its presence at GSMA ranks among the most encouraging technical hints to date on this front. These certifications often start even before the public launch of new technologies, and it would seem that Xiaomi’s plans to expand its car sales to an international market are slowly turning from concept to reality. If this timeline becomes a reality, cars from Xiaomi may enter foreign markets by late 2026, further integrating its ecosystem into a global strategy, rewriting how hardware ecosystems collaborate.
