Emir BardakçıRecently, the founder and chairman of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, was caught driving across town in a red Ferrari Purosangue SUV. He caused ripples of excitement online. Instantly, footage of Lei Jun waiting in a left-turn lane while using his smartphone went viral among netizens.
Speculation of SUV Design for Xiaomi
The video immediately triggered conversations among car enthusiasts and fans of technology alike, with some questioning whether Xiaomi’s forthcoming electric SUV could receive inspiration from the Ferrari Purosangue. One popular car blogger even said, “Is Mr. Lei’s choice of a Ferrari Purosangue some kind of hint that Ferrari’s design will inspire Xiaomi’s SUV?
Besides, will this be the first Ferrari for young drivers?” That may have been uninformed speculation, but it gives an example of the type of interest stirred by the long-anticipated project of the vehicle. The Ferrari Purosangue is Ferrari’s very first four-door, four-seater sports car with a unique double-door design. Judging by how Lei Jun showed up in such a car, both Ferrari and Xiaomi fans are eager to find out if Xiaomi’s new SUV will inherit the lines of the same luxury and performance.
Prototype of Xiaomi electric SUV: Shades of Ferrari?
The test model of Xiaomi’s electric SUV, internally codenamed “MX11“, has already leaked online. Observers have noted that the vehicle will feature a sleek, low-slung body with an extended front hood-invariant features some say are similar to Ferrari’s recently launched SUV. Though the resemblance is speculative, this is enough to fuel further excitement about Xiaomi’s SUV.
Designers made detailled renderings of the new Xiaomi SU7 SUV
Expected Features and Design of MX11 SUV
Hence, the new electric SUV by Xiaomi is said to reach the roads by the end of 2024 and will draw upon some inspirations in design from the earlier Xiaomi concept vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7. This may include the possibility that the MX11 could sport M-shaped headlights along with Saturn ring taillights and a sleek, sporty-looking fixed spoiler. Since Xiaomi will therefore have to strongly stress both aspects, that is, performance and looks, the luxury of high-end sports cars shall be combined with the advancement in technology.
More to Come at Xiaomi’s October Launch Event?
The company has also announced a major product launching event for the end of October 2024. In this event, several new products are expected to hit the market, such as the Xiaomi 15 series including Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Pro Titanium Satellite Communication Edition; Xiaomi Pad 7 series; and one operating system, HyperOS 2.0.
Many wonder, given Lei Jun’s appearance in the Ferrari SUV, whether this is a teaser for Xiaomi as well to announce more details about its SUV project.
As Xiaomi is getting ready to dip its toes into the highly competitive electric vehicle market, people are highly anticipating the design and features of its first SUV. Of course, no one missed Lei Jun driving around in a Ferrari; that alone gives full marks for speculation that Xiaomi may just have something special up its sleeve for its automotive debut. Watch out for more updates about Xiaomi’s electric SUV and other products in the pipeline!
