Lei Jun announces large-scale road testing of Xiaomi YU7 SUV

Today, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, posted that the SUV, the Xiaomi YU7, is presently being road-tested everywhere and would hit the market by next June or July.

Early Announcement to Improve Testing

Recently, YU7 SUV was revealed through official channels from Xiaomi Motors and an official announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Lei Jun himself justified it based on:  “I hope that the YU7 test car as soon as possible can remove the heavy camouflage. This allows us to conduct more comprehensive, detailed, long, large-scale tests for the assurance of product quality and deliver a better vehicle.”

Design and Specifications

The Xiaomi YU7 SUV continues the sleek design language from its predecessor-the Xiaomi SU7:

  • Closed front design with unchanged headlight and front surround shapes. Rear: through-type style,Spoiler on the roof.
  • Dimenson:
    • Length: 4999 mm, Width: 1996 mm, Height: 1600 mm, and Wheelbase: 3000 mm.
  • 5-seat configuration for increased passenger comfort.
  • Performance: Dual-motor system: Front motor: **220 kW – max power.
  • Rear engine: **288 kW maximum power.
  • Equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack, though specific capacity details remain undisclosed.

A Step to Excellence

The YU7 SUV is set to break into the market-place, putting together advanced technology and Xiaomi’s commitment to quality. Ongoing large-scale testing continues to fine-tune the vehicle to meet the exacting standards which customers would take for granted. And with its expected launch just months away, the buzz is getting louder for Xiaomi’s ever-growing reach into the automotive world.

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