Xiaomi YU7 new version exposed! Old car owners exclaimed regret after watching?

In the past two years, the Nürburgring track has been quite lively.

This top-tier track has become a "touchstone" for Chinese car manufacturers. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra proved itself here, and the Lotus team also brought the Geely Galaxy M9 for "training"...

Not long ago, @Nürburgring Society released several familiar spy photos of a test vehicle. Combining the camouflage sticker style and design, it is not difficult to see that this car comes from Xiaomi and may be a derivative version of the YU7.

Netizens speculated that this would be the "Ultra" version of the Xiaomi YU7, while others believed the new car should be called "YU7 GT," predicting a Nürburgring full-speed time of around "7 minutes and 20 seconds."

Some netizens even stated: "Think the YU7 isn't sporty enough? Here’s something sporty," viewing the new car as a "sport version of the YU7."

The performance achieved by the SU7 Ultra at the Nürburgring deepened the market perception of Xiaomi's cars as "high-performance." However, as a model with sporty attributes, many netizens who have test-driven the YU7 expressed that while the power parameters and hardware configurations look impressive, it drives like a "family car."

Is it possible that Xiaomi hopes to legitimize the "high performance" of the YU7 series with the "Ultra" version?

Higher Performance YU7?

Let’s take a closer look. Compared to the currently sold Xiaomi YU7, the test vehicle has two noticeable differences.

First, the wheel and caliper setup used on the test vehicle is different from the currently sold Xiaomi YU7, resembling that of the SU7 Ultra, and it is possible that it is equipped with carbon-ceramic brake discs.

(The image shows the suspected "YU7 Ultra" driving on the Nürburgring track)

Another angle of the image shows that the front and rear wheel arches of the test vehicle have been widened, presumably to better accommodate wider tires.

Whether this suspected "YU7 Ultra" test vehicle is equipped with the same 1500Ps three-motor power system as the SU7 Ultra, and whether it will feature the same front splitter and large rear wing, remains unknown.

(The image shows the suspected "YU7 Ultra" driving on the Nürburgring track) "High performance" is not an exclusive label for coupes; many traditional luxury brands have ventured into this area, with high-performance SUV models like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and Audi RSQ8 achieving impressive lap times on the Nürburgring.

(The image shows the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT)

Taking the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT as an example, it recorded a lap time of 7 minutes and 38.925 seconds on the Nürburgring, setting a new record for the SUV category.

As for the Xiaomi YU7, it previously appeared as the official medical vehicle for the China Supercar Championship, which has helped it gain some popularity. By "lapping" at the Nürburgring or creating a more extreme "Ultra" version, it could be a way to enhance the brand image.

But for those who purchase the YU7 Max for high performance, will the emergence of the "YU7 Ultra" stir their emotions?

What kind of YU7 do owners want?

Mr. Hao's car-buying journey is filled with "impulsiveness," as both the SU7 Ultra and YU7 Max were picked up without prior experience.

For the YU7 Max, his expectation is for a car that "simultaneously possesses high technology and sporty genes," and he has even driven the YU7 Max on a professional track.

However, he candidly stated that the YU7 Max "doesn't feel like a Xiaomi car."

"The handling is completely different from the SU7; to be honest, I feel indifferent about the YU7 Max's overly emphasized comfort and family-oriented chassis tuning, but as an SUV, such results are understandable."

Upon seeing the exposure images of the "YU7 Ultra," he expressed mixed feelings of "anticipation" and "betrayal." His intuition tells him, "If the YU7 has an Ultra version, it should be the one with full-blooded handling."

Other owners in the car enthusiast group share similar views; regarding the exposure of the "YU7 Ultra," they are more looking forward to its performance in sporty handling, while being completely satisfied with other aspects.

However, Mr. Hao also mentioned that it would be even better if the official could push a sport mode for the existing YU7 models that leans more towards handling In other words, what everyone is more concerned about is the driving control of the YU7. From this perspective, the "YU7 Ultra" may better meet their expectations for the YU7.

These are still just speculations, and currently, information about the YU7 derivative models is very limited, so we can only wait for more news.

(The image shows the suspected "YU7 Ultra" driving on the Nürburgring track)

That said, the Xiaomi YU7 is already the sales pillar of the brand. The official mini-program shows that its delivery time is 52-55 weeks, while the Max version takes 37-40 weeks, making it an undeniable hit. So, does Xiaomi still need to develop the Ultra model?

Does Xiaomi still need the "YU7 Ultra"?

Not long ago, there were reports that Xiaomi Auto adjusted the sales system for the SU7 Ultra, opening sales rights to all Xiaomi Auto sales, while Ultra Masters transitioned to "senior sales," bearing sales targets for models like the SU7 and YU7.

This news was seen by netizens as a response to the "poor sales" of the Ultra model. Although it has solid track performance and high cost-effectiveness, many netizens believe that the horsepower limitations and carbon fiber hood do not meet actual expectations, posing challenges for the sales of the SU7 Ultra.

The significance of the Ultra model lies in serving Xiaomi's high-performance label, providing more diverse choices for the consumer market. Additionally, managing market expectations for the Ultra model is crucial for the continuation of market reputation in the future.

The derivative models of the YU7 are the same; the Ultra version can elevate the performance ceiling of the YU7 series, refresh records at the Nürburgring, and deepen the market's impression of this series. Those with sufficient budget can also "get it all at once."

If it were you, would you look forward to the arrival of the "YU7 Ultra"?

Electric Planet, original title: "Xiaomi YU7 New Version Exposed! Old Car Owners Call It Regret After Watching?"

Risk Warning and Disclaimer

The market has risks, and investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not consider individual users' specific investment goals, financial conditions, or needs. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article align with their specific circumstances Invest based on this, and you bear the responsibility