Xiaomi SU7 smashes Nürburgring EV lap record – this time for real
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany's infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets.
Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the lap record for road-legal four-door cars with a blistering time of seven minutes and 4.957 seconds – clear of the 7:7.55 time set by the Taycan Turbo GT in early 2024.
Not only that, it also outdid the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar by just 0.3 seconds to claim the lap record for production electric vehicles (EVs), and came within a whisker of the combustion-powered Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, and Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.
Unlike Xiaomi's previous lap in 2024, which used a track-only SU7 Ultra prototype, this lap will stand as an official time as the vehicle used was completely road-legal. The only modification was an optional track package, much like the Weissach Package fitted to the now-defeated Taycan.
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Still, the production SU7 Ultra was only around 18 seconds slower than its prototype counterpart, which was built to be a track weapon with the support of British engineering firm and motorsport powerhouse Prodrive.
Fitted to the prototype version was a carbon-fibre body, stripped-back interior, slick tyres, and extravagant aerodynamic and cooling aids.
The production version still features advanced aerodynamics, but sports a smaller front splitter, altered bonnet, less aggressive rear wing, and even an active rear diffuser that continuously tilts for added downforce.
Xiaomi has claimed the 2360kg Ultra produces 285kg of downforce at its 350km/h top speed, whereas the prototype version produced as much as 2145kg and weighed slightly less than 1900kg. The production SU7 Ultra hit a top speed of 346km/h during its lap of the Nordschleife.
Powering the SU7 Ultra is an all-wheel drive tri-motor drivetrain comprising one Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s motor at the front and two HyperEngine V8s motors at the rear.
Total outputs are quoted at 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque, which is claimed to send the car from 0-100km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and to 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. It's fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres as standard, and features air suspension, a chassis-integrated roll cage, and carbon ceramic brakes.
This powertrain was shared with the prototype model and is fed by a CATL 93.7kWh NMC battery. Claimed driving range on the generous CLTC test cycle is 620km, down from 830km for the standard rear-wheel drive SU7 variant.
In China, the production SU7 Ultra is on sale for 814,900 Yuan (A$174,000). For reference, Australian examples of the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package are priced from $416,000 before on-road costs.
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It sees the LandCruiser beat rival Nissan Patrol in offering a hybrid, despite the Nissan setting an Australian sales record in 2024 with only a V8 petrol engine available locally in the ageing Y62 generation. The next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol is due in Australia late next year or early 2027 with a more powerful twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. More details on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid will be revealed ahead of the vehicle's 2026 Australian launch. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from: Toyota Australia has confirmed its first LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid will be in local showrooms from 2026. The automaker announced the hybrid will use a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and electric motor in a parallel arrangement – meaning both the engine and the electric motor are able to provide drive to the wheels. According to the brand's Middle Eastern division, the system outputs are 341kW/790Nm. Toyota Australia has not released any further details on the vehicle but has said the drivetrain offers more power and torque over the current LandCruiser 300's 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel. Global specs indicate a 10-speed automatic will feature, aligning the LC300 Hybrid with the related Lexus LX700h. It also said both hot and cold testing has taken place in the Middle East as part of the vehicle's development, claiming it is being engineered with "true off-road capability and reliability front of mind". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Above: 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series update The move follows Toyota's 'multi-pathway' approach to powertrains, with the Japanese brand receiving criticism for being slower than rivals to introduce its first battery-electric models. "We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive." It sees the LandCruiser beat rival Nissan Patrol in offering a hybrid, despite the Nissan setting an Australian sales record in 2024 with only a V8 petrol engine available locally in the ageing Y62 generation. The next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol is due in Australia late next year or early 2027 with a more powerful twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. More details on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid will be revealed ahead of the vehicle's 2026 Australian launch. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Content originally sourced from: Toyota Australia has confirmed its first LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid will be in local showrooms from 2026. The automaker announced the hybrid will use a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and electric motor in a parallel arrangement – meaning both the engine and the electric motor are able to provide drive to the wheels. According to the brand's Middle Eastern division, the system outputs are 341kW/790Nm. Toyota Australia has not released any further details on the vehicle but has said the drivetrain offers more power and torque over the current LandCruiser 300's 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel. Global specs indicate a 10-speed automatic will feature, aligning the LC300 Hybrid with the related Lexus LX700h. It also said both hot and cold testing has taken place in the Middle East as part of the vehicle's development, claiming it is being engineered with "true off-road capability and reliability front of mind". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Above: 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series update The move follows Toyota's 'multi-pathway' approach to powertrains, with the Japanese brand receiving criticism for being slower than rivals to introduce its first battery-electric models. "We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive." It sees the LandCruiser beat rival Nissan Patrol in offering a hybrid, despite the Nissan setting an Australian sales record in 2024 with only a V8 petrol engine available locally in the ageing Y62 generation. The next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol is due in Australia late next year or early 2027 with a more powerful twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. More details on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid will be revealed ahead of the vehicle's 2026 Australian launch. 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