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The base long-range variant of the Xiaomi YU7, riding on 19-inch wheels, can deliver a range of up to 760 km in the CLTC cycle
Xiaomi’s first SUV, the YU7, made its market debut in China with prices beginning at RMB 253,500 (Rs. 30.23 lakh). Launched across three variants – Standard, Pro, and Max – the electric SUV enters the luxury EV space with strong momentum. The Standard variant is rear-wheel-driven and priced at RMB 253,500, the Pro brings in all-wheel-drive at RMB 279,900 (Rs. 33.37 lakh) and the Max variant, which focuses on high performance and AWD traction, tops the line up at RMB 329,900 (Rs. 39.34 lakh).
Within just one hour of price reveal, Xiaomi amassed over 2.89 lakh orders for the YU7, underlining immense demand in its home market. Considering the company only stepped into the automotive segment last year, the reception marks a significant milestone. Xiaomi focused heavily on proportions and body stance for the YU7’s exterior.
A long, sculpted bonnet and broad rear shoulder define the overall design which is supported by calculated ratios – 3:1 for wheelbase-to-body and 1.25:1 for width-to-height. These details reiterates both its sporty profile and aerodynamic performance. Up front, a pronounced crumple zone stretches to 659 mm, lending visual heft and added crash protection.
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In total, nine exterior finishes are available, ranging from previously shown tones like Lava Orange and Basalt Grey to new ones such as Dawn Pink and Shadow Teal. Metallic flakes and pearl elements have been added to some hues for enhanced light play. Alloy wheel sizes go from 19 to 21 inches too. The base long-range variant riding on 19-inch wheels can deliver a range of up to 760 km in the CLTC cycle.
The larger 21-inch wheels, especially when fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport EV rubber, bring that figure down to 670 km in the Max variant. Some of the 21-inch wheels also come with floating centre caps and Brembo callipers painted red or yellow. On the inside, Xiaomi offers four cabin colour themes including a newly introduced Ash Grey & Iris Purple dual-tone option joining Pine Grey, Coral Orange and Twilight Blue.
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Materials across 17 square metres of the cabin are OEKO-TEX certified, safe for skin contact, and used extensively on high-touch zones. The Nappa leather seats further that plush theme. The zero-gravity recliners with a 10-point massage function are available in the front while the rear row features heated recliners with 135-degree adjustability.
With the rear seat folded flat, the area transforms into a 1.8-metre bed while rear headrests have been thickened for better lateral support. Despite its coupe-like stance, the cabin offers generous space – headroom of 100 mm at the front, 77 mm at the rear and legroom of 73 mm for back seat occupants. Storage solutions span the entire interior with 36 compartments including a password-secured 13.7-litre glovebox, a rear drawer for daily essentials and a 4.6-litre smart fridge.
The rear trunk can carry up to 687 litres and with the second row folded, capacity expands to 1,758 litres while a front trunk adds another 141 litres. A 25-speaker audio system tuned by Xiaomi and integrated with Dolby Atmos, dual wireless phone chargers with cooling vents are placed in the centre console, sun visors with multi-stage lighting, anti-glare interior mirrors and blind-spot monitoring wing mirrors are other highlights.
The top-end Max variants also gain exterior mirrors with anti-glare coating. Air quality is managed through a large HEPA filter certified to SGS Gold standard while the airflow is said to be soft and indirect, thanks to a 357 mm wide front vent and rear triple outlets. A rapid-refresh mode can cleanse the cabin atmosphere in just 35 seconds too. The YU7 is positioned above the SU7 sedan in Xiaomi’s EV roadmap. While Chinese deliveries have begun, timelines for other markets remain undisclosed.
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