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Top Gear
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
1,562bhp Chinese EV smashes its Nürburgring time, becomes third fastest overall
Electric Xiaomi prototype somehow lops 24 seconds off its original time. What Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading A very yellow, very fast electric car from China has gone unfeasibly fast around a scary racetrack in Germany. Xiaomi, makers of the SU7 Ultra Prototype, has once again sent this mad, bad, 1,562bhp prototype on a hot lap, and hoo boy is it hot. Because where last year this car managed 6m 46.874s – and thus becoming the fastest four-door car to lap the 'Ring – this year it's managed a scarcely believable 6m 22.091s. That makes it the third fastest car overall around the Green Hell, behind only the Volkswagen ID.R and Porsche 919 Evo. Advertisement - Page continues below What. The. Indeed. Xiaomi has not explained exactly how it managed to carve off 24 seconds from its original already-bat***-quick time, only saying this run was timed 'under optimal conditions'. That's a polite way of putting it. Nothing polite about the SU7's drivetrain, of course. It's got something called a 'HyperEngine V8s', which doesn't mean that, sadly, but does mean three electric motors capable of spinning up to 27,200rpm. They're powered by a powerful battery, generating that immense power figure. You might like Naturally the SU7 Ultra Prototype gets bespoke aero – which in last year's record-breaking car could generate 285kg of downforce – so we can only wonder if it's even more bespoke for this year's run. Elsewhere you'll find big brakes, adaptive dampers, and the ability to chalk off 0-62mph in 1.98s (with a one-foot rollout). You'll notice the 'Prototype' in this car's suffix. No, you can't purchase an example like the one that did 6m 22.091s, but Xiaomi is selling a 'Track Package' car – Bilsteins, Pirelli P Zeros, carbon fibre wheel arches, 21s etc – and a 'Nürburgring Limited Edition'. Advertisement - Page continues below That car gets everything the Track Pack offers, along with a six-point harness, racing buckets, roll cage, and various bits crafted from carbon fibre including the underbody aero panels, bonnet, skirts, and rear spoiler. But you don't want to know about that. You want to watch a very yellow, very fast electric car from China go interminably fast around a scary racetrack in Germany. And hoo boy, does it go fast. 6 minutes 31 seconds Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Geek Culture
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Geek Culture
Xiaomi's First YU7 SUV Rolls Out From Just RMB 253,500 To Challenge EV Leaders
Xiaomi has officially launched sales of its debut SUV, the Xiaomi YU7 during its launch event in Beijing, with prices starting at RMB 253,500. Engineered as a high-performance luxury vehicle, the YU7 is designed to push the boundaries of premium automotive standards by blending cutting-edge design, next-gen technology, refined driving dynamics, and top-tier safety into a bold statement of modern luxury. Building on the positive reception of the Xiaomi SU7's colour offerings, Xiaomi has equipped the YU7 with the most diverse colour selection in its segment, with nine finishes in total. The lineup includes returning colours like Basalt Gray, Lava Orange, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Green, alongside five new additions: Pearl White, Ocean Blue, DuskPurple, Shadow Teal, and Dawn Pink. These shades span a wide spectrum of aesthetics, from sporty to elegant. Each colour is designed with advanced visual effects. Pearl White, for example, carries a bluish pearlescent glow under sunlight, offering a refined look. Whereas the oiher finishes use aluminum and pearl powder to create a sparkling metallic effect, with carefully engineered particle size and arrangement to deliver depth and dynamic texture. Positioned as a high-performance luxury SUV, the YU7 incorporates the brand's self-developed trio of electric technologies: electric motor, power battery, and motor control unit. At the heart of the entire lineup is the upgraded Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s Plus, delivering 22,000 rpm, 528 N·m of peak torque, and up to 288 kW of output power. The Xiaomi YU7 in Dawn Pink. The flagship YU7 Max variant pushes performance even further, boasting 690 PS of horsepower, a top speed of 253 km/h, and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 3.23 seconds. This makes it the fastest SUV in its price segment under RMB 800,000. On the inside, the Xiaomi YU7 features four distinct interior color schemes: Pine Gray, Coral Orange, Twilight Blue, and the new Ash Gray & Iris Purple Dual-Tone. These options are designed to complement the SUV's nine exterior finishes, offering a wide range of styling combinations. Apple users will also be happy to know that the YU7 brings enhanced integration for iPhone users, offering UWB remote unlocking, home screen and Control Center widgets, and the ability to assign the iPhone's Action Button for lock/unlock functions. Users can also access real-time vehicle updates via the Alive Status feature and send navigation routes directly from their phone to the car. The Apple ecosystem support has also been upgraded. Apple CarPlay can now be used alongside in-car apps on the same screen and pinned as a desktop widget. The system also supports Apple Music streaming, vehicle controls via Apple Watch, and extended iPad use with the rear-seat tablet mount. The Xiaomi YU7 is available in three versions – Standard, Pro, and Max: Xiaomi YU7 Standard — ultra-long-range RWD version, priced at RMB 253,500 — ultra-long-range RWD version, priced at Xiaomi YU7 Pro — ultra-long-range AWD version, priced at RMB 279,900 — ultra-long-range AWD version, priced at Xiaomi YU7 Max — ultra-long-range high-performance AWD version, priced at RMB 329,900 The Xiaomi YU7 is now available for pre-order through the Xiaomi EV app or Xiaomi EV WeChat Mini Program. Availability outside of China has yet to be announced. We've recently had the privilege to visit Xiaomi's EV Factory in Beijing to learn more about their process in building the its SU7 EVs, so check it out: Yonk is a geek who is fortunate enough to have an equally geeky Star Wars fan for a wife, who owns a LEGO Millennium Falcon encased in a glass coffee table as their home's centre-piece. China electric SUVs SUV Xiaomi Xiaomi YU7
