- Xiaomi YU7 GT set a Nürburgring SUV record with a 7:34.931 lap, beating the Audi RS Q8 Performance by nearly two seconds.
- YU7 GT uses a Track Package, V8s EVO motor and ~1,003 hp dual‑motor setup targeting 0–100 km/h in under three seconds.
- Xiaomi prices the GT around 400K–500K RMB, positioning a Chinese high‑performance SUV far below rival luxury marques.
On May 19, Xiaomi Auto announces a new Nürburgring SUV lap record. The YU7 GT runs 7 minutes 34.931 seconds.
That time beats the previous SUV record holder: Audi RS Q8 Performance (7:36.698). A lead of nearly two seconds. It also outruns Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (7:38.925) and Mercedes‑AMG GLC 63 S.
Xiaomi chief test driver Ren Zhoucan handles the wheel. The test car is a YU7 GT fitted with Track Package.
The Xiaomi YU7 GT marks the third Chinese model to set a Nürburgring segment record, following the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the Yangwang U9 Xtreme. It is also the first Chinese SUV to top the track’s SUV lap-time chart.
Ren Zhoucan becomes the first Chinese driver to earn an official Nürburgring lap certification in a Chinese brand car. That breaks a long streak of foreign drivers dominating such records.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is known for its challenging mixed surfaces and extreme loads.
A lap time reflects total vehicle performance, including chassis tuning, power delivery, brakes and thermal management.
The YU7 GT’s result validates Chinese EV makers’ engineering strength in high‑performance SUVs.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra previously reset the Nürburgring pure‑EV sedan record multiple times. The YU7 GT test adds another public proof point for Xiaomi’s performance technology roadmap.
More Chinese cars are now lapping the Nürburgring. This is not just about speed, but reflecting China’s NEV industry reaching world‑class levels in battery tech, chassis engineering and aerodynamics.
Lei Jun announced on May 18 that the YU7 GT goes on sale May 21.
The new model is an upgraded version of the existing YU7. It gets a more aggressive design. Two new exterior colours: Crimson Red and Volcanic Ash. A new interior colour: Track Red.
The YU7 GT packs a next‑gen V8s EVO motor. This is a reinforced version of the V8s. Maximum speed rises to 28,000 rpm. A self‑developed silicon carbide power module lifts output by 5.9%.
The car is expected to feature a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, delivering a combined peak output of 738 kW (1,003 hp).
Top speed is estimated at 300 km/h, while 295 mm-wide rear tyres further emphasize its high-performance positioning.
With the upgraded powertrain, 0–100 km/h acceleration is expected to come in at under three seconds.
Xiaomi positions the YU7 GT as a grand‑tourer SUV suitable for long trips. The goal is to balance high performance, luxury comfort and long range.
Market estimates set Xiaomi YU7 GT’s price range at 400K to 500K RMB ($58K-$72.5K), sitting far below official retail prices of Audi RS Q8 Performance, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S.
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