Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has made a bold move into the auto industry. Its first model, the Xiaomi SU7 sedan, quickly became popular in China and also made headlines at the Nürburgring.
Last year, the company introduced its second model, the Xiaomi YU7 crossover. It has already become one of the most closely watched new electric crossovers in China’s car market.
Now, like the SU7 before it, the YU7 has delivered a major claimed performance result on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife.
The lap was completed by the top YU7 GT version, equipped with an optional Track Package.
A Track Package Built For Speed
Xiaomi has not yet officially explained everything included in the Track Package. Based on the video of the record lap, the crossover’s cabin appears to have been stripped of its rear seats and some interior trim.
A roll cage and racing seats were installed instead, giving the vehicle a more serious, circuit-focused setup.
The result was a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes and 34.931 seconds, according to Xiaomi.
That is almost two seconds faster than the Audi RS Q8 Performance’s 7-minute and 36.698-second lap, a benchmark often cited for high-performance SUVs.
A Lap With Chinese Significance
One of the most interesting details is the driver. The YU7 GT was not driven by a hired European racing specialist during the record run.
Instead, Xiaomi used its own factory test driver, Ren Zhoukang. Xiaomi says he became the first Chinese driver to set this kind of Nürburgring record, which gives the achievement extra significance.
That makes the YU7 GT’s lap important both for Xiaomi and for China’s growing performance car ambitions.
The YU7 GT Gets A More Aggressive Look
Xiaomi has also released official photos of the YU7 GT. They show that the Nürburgring focused crossover has received a more developed aerodynamic body package.
Because of those changes, the GT version is slightly larger than the standard model. It is about 197.2 inches long, 79.4 inches wide, and 62.4 inches tall.
Compared with the regular YU7, it is slightly longer and wider, while the ride height has been lowered by almost an inch.
Inside, the top version gets a black and red cabin with heavy use of Alcantara. Carbon fiber details are also visible, while the dashboard carries a stylized GT logo.
Over 1,000 Horsepower From Two Motors
The Xiaomi YU7 GT uses two electric motors and all-wheel drive.
Total output is rated at 1,003 horsepower, which gives this midsize crossover power figures closer to hypercars than ordinary SUVs.
A 101.7 kWh battery provides up to 438 miles of range.
The rest of the YU7 GT’s specifications will be revealed during the official premiere, which is expected very soon. According to Chinese media, early examples are already arriving at local showrooms.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.