Xiaomi YU7 SUV has become the first-ever electric SUV in the world for the Chinese EV brand. It is expected to launch in the UAE soon in the coming months, and it will be a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y. Check out its complete details below.

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Xiaomi YU7 SUV - Battery specs, range, performance

The new YU7 SUV is loaded with two battery pack options and offered in three variants: Standard, Pro, and Max.

Beginning with the ‘Standard’ variant, it gets a 96.3 kWh LFP battery, which is coupled with a rear-axle-mounted electric motor making 320 PS of peak power and offering 835 km range on full charge.

The 'Pro' variant is loaded with the same battery, but it gets dual-motors on both axles, making it an AWD option with 496 PS of peak power and offering 770 km range.

Meanwhile, the top-spec ‘Max’ variant is equipped with a 101.7 kWh NCM battery and an AWD setup, which combined make 690 PS of peak power and offer 760 km range.

The YU7 SUV Max variant can also achieve a claimed top speed of 253 km/h and sprint 0-100 km/h in just 3.23 seconds.

Tesla Model Y is inferior to the Xiaomi YU7 SUV in terms of peak power and performance numbers.

Additionally, the Xiaomi YU7 SUV offers rapid charging that adds 620 km in just 15 minutes, thus making it quicker than the Tesla Model Y.

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Xiaomi YU7 SUV - Design

One area where the Xiaomi YU7 SUV has already exceeded its rivals, like the Tesla Model Y, is its seamless design.

Unlike most modern EV cars, the YU7 SUV has a proper SUV stance with a sloping roofline and chiselled body panels, giving it a mix of the outlook of a sports car and an SUV.

At 4,999 mm, it is a long car and has a 3-meter wheelbase, which translates into a spacious cabin experience for all passengers.

With an aerodynamic design, flush door handles, and aerodynamic alloy wheels, the YU7 SUV has a minimal drag coefficient of just 0.245 Cd.

Xiaomi YU7 SUV - Interior and features

Step inside the YU7 SUV, and you will immediately witness supreme luxury, a spacious cabin, and a unique minimalist design language.

With its Nappa leather upholstery and a dual-decker dashboard design, the YU7 SUV feels superbly premium from the inside.

Being a Chinese EV car, it has all the latest bells and whistles that modern cars are equipped with. 

Some of the top key feature highlights of the YU7 SUV are as follows:

• 1.1-meter ultra-wide projector display on the lower windshield
• 16.1-inch touchscreen infotainment panel
• Wireless smartphone connectivity
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Wireless rapid charging
• Customisable ambient lighting with mood settings
• Panoramic sunroof
• Remote control for AC, infotainment, and car functions
• Multi-zone auto AC
• Electric seats with ventilation and heating
• LED lights with adaptive function for oncoming traffic

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Xiaomi YU7 SUV - Safety

The YU7 SUV is a solid and well-made EV. In addition to the standard safety features like airbags, ABS, ESP, Hill Assist, and more, Xiaomi has loaded the YU7 with the following safety features as well:

• Level 2 ADAS with 1 LiDAR module
• One 4D millimetre-wave radar for surround monitoring
• 12 ultrasonic sensors
• 11 HD cameras
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane monitoring and lane change assist
• Front and rear-cross traffic collision detection and assist
• Pedestrian detection and assist

Xiaomi YU7 SUV - UAE launch date and price

Currently, the Xiaomi YU7 SUV will be exclusively sold in the Chinese market. But, it is expected to launch in the other prominent markets like the UAE soon.

As of now, Xiaomi sells its SU7 sedan in Dubai. Hence, we can safely assume that the YU7 SUV will also be offered in the Middle East, probably by the end of this year.

As far as the pricing is concerned, we estimate that it will be positioned in a ballpark of AED 200,000 to AED 230,000.

Our conclusion

The new Xiaomi YU7 SUV is a bold step from the Chinese EV brand to beat the world-class rivals like the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 SUV looks beautiful and premium, while its superior battery specs and performance are mouth-watering. All Xiaomi needs now is to grow its presence in the prime EV markets like the UAE for better sales.

FAQs

1. What is the range of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV?

The new 2025 Xiaomi YU7 SUV offers a maximum range of up to 835 km on a single charge for the Standard RWD variant.

2. What is the top speed of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV?

The new Xiaomi YU7 SUV Max variant can reach up to 253 km/h top speed. It can also do 0-100 km/h in just 3.23 seconds.

3. Is the Xiaomi YU7 SUV better than the Tesla Model Y?

Yes, the new Xiaomi YU7 SUV is better than the Tesla Model Y. It makes more power, offers more range, and gets more features than the Tesla Model Y.

4. When will the Xiaomi YU7 SUV launch in the UAE?

The new Xiaomi YU7 SUV is expected to launch in Dubai by 2025-end.

5. What will be the price of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV in the UAE?

The estimated price range of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV in Dubai is AED 200,000 - AED 230,000.