Pronounced “YU,” referencing the Chinese phrase for “riding the wind,” the Xiaomi YU7 is the brand’s second electric vehicle. It is specifically designed as an SUV and differs from the SU7 sedan.
Exterior Design
The YU7’s dimensions are 4999 mm long, 1996 mm wide, and 1600 mm tall, with a 3000 mm wheelbase. Its design ratios include a 3:1 wheel-to-body, 2.1:1 wheel-to-height, and 1.25:1 width-to-height, giving it a sleek, sporty appearance.
Highlights include:
- A 3.11 square meter aluminum hood, the largest in mass-produced cars, which integrates a 141-liter front trunk with eight ways to open.
- Optional 275 mm wide rear tires for a sportier look.
- New “waterdrop” shaped headlights with hollow air channels connected to hood vents, delivering ultra-wide 180° illumination.
- Halo taillights use ultra-red light (>632 nm) for better visibility at night and feature downward-angled corners.
- Electric flush door handles that extend when approached (using an “Auto-Flush” system) and retract after entry to reduce wind resistance.
The aerodynamic design achieves a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.245, thanks to 10 air channels, 19 optimized vents, hollowed spoilers, an active grille with 100 adjustable louvers, and an unibody hood, improving the CLTC driving range by 59 km.