Xiaomi confirmed that its new‑generation SU7 will be formally released in March, with mass deliveries scheduled immediately after launch, according to Autohome. The company said production has already been accelerated, targeting 16,000 units in March output.
Technical and exterior updates
The sedan retains Xiaomi’s fastback silhouette but introduces a redesigned grille with integrated millimetre-wave radar. Signature “droplet” headlights remain, now rated for a 400‑meter high‑beam range. New Capri Blue and Chixia Red body colours join the palette. The vehicle rides on 20‑inch wheels with red callipers, and all versions adopt staggered tyres (front 245 mm, rear 265 mm) with four‑piston fixed callipers. Semi‑hidden door handles and black mirrors continue the family design language.
Rear styling features Xiaomi’s halo taillight and an active rear spoiler. Interior revisions include a new dark‑theme trim, redesigned secondary dashboard, and updated steering wheel. Stitching patterns on doors and seats have also been refreshed.
ADAS and safety hardware
All trims now carry lidar and 4D millimetre-wave radar, paired with a 700 TOPS computing platform. Xiaomi claims the system can maintain detection in low‑light, fog, and occluded conditions. Safety equipment expands to nine airbags, up from seven in the previous generation, with new rear side units. Structural upgrades include 2,200 MPa hot‑formed steel door beams and an integrated roll cage.
Powertrain and performance. Three versions are planned: Standard, Pro, and Max. The Standard and Pro use a 752V architecture, while the Max adopts a 897V system. All carry the V6s Plus motor. Range is listed at 720 km for Standard, 902 km for Pro, and 835 km for Max. The Max can recover up to 670 km in 15 minutes under high‑voltage charging. Pro and Max also feature dual‑chamber air suspension and CDC dampers.
Market positioning
The SU7 enters China’s premium EV sedan segment, competing directly with the Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5. This places Xiaomi in the same buyer bracket as established rivals focused on range and ADAS hardware.
Industry context
The launch comes amid intensifying price-war competition and the rapid adoption of high‑voltage architectures in Chinese EVs. Xiaomi’s lidar standardisation highlights the escalation of hardware specifications as automakers seek differentiation in a crowded market. At the same time, volatility in memory chip supply has surpassed battery costs as a constraint, stalling China’s L3 autonomy rollout.
Adding pressure, AI‑tech inflation has triggered price adjustments across the EV market, with the Zeekr 007 GT the latest to announce changes. This underscores the volatility facing automakers as they balance advanced hardware with consumer affordability.
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