Xiaomi has officially announced that its flagship performance electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra, will become the first Chinese car to be featured in the racing simulation game Gran Turismo 7. The vehicle will be available in-game starting January 29, 2026, at 14:00 Beijing time (6:00 UTC).
Gran Turismo 7, developed by Polyphony Digital for PlayStation platforms, is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier racing simulation games. The title has featured over 500 meticulously recreated vehicles from prestigious global manufacturers, including Nissan, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-AMG. Until now, however, Chinese automotive brands have been absent from the game’s extensive roster.
The inclusion represents an achievement for Xiaomi, which only recently entered the automotive market. The SU7 Ultra, the high-performance variant of Xiaomi’s electric sedan lineup, has quickly established itself as a technological showcase for Chinese automotive engineering.
This development follows a partnership announcement between Polyphony Digital and Xiaomi in June 2025, when both companies confirmed their collaboration to bring the SU7 Ultra to the virtual racing world.
This signals the growing global recognition of Chinese automotive brands and their technological capabilities. With the SU7 Ultra’s specifications, including its multi-motor electric drivetrain capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in under 2 seconds, the virtual rendition will give gamers worldwide hands-on experience with Chinese high-performance EV technology.
The inclusion of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in Gran Turismo 7 may pave the way for other Chinese manufacturers to join the franchise, further enhancing China’s presence in the global automotive culture and gaming landscape. Last October, Yangwang, the high-performance brand from BYD, announced that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme would soon be featured in Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5. This inclusion follows its certified lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife of 6:59.157, marking it as the fastest production electric vehicle at the circuit, and a preceding top-speed run of 496.22 km/h at Germany’s ATP proving ground.
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