Last week, the Xiaomi SU7 was launched, the first automotive model from the brand specializing in electronics. The electric sedan surprised and sold exactly 88,898 units in the first 24 hours of launch, exhausting the stock expected for the entire year 2024.
The model has three different versions, starting at 215,900 yuan (around R$150,000 in direct conversion) in the Standard version. However, they reach 299,900 yuan (R$210,000) in the top version called Max, and a third, intermediate version, called Pro. The price is very similar to the BYD Seal in China.
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Test drives for the models began last Friday in 59 stores spread across 29 different cities in China, which ended up causing overcrowding. To guarantee your model, the buyer must make a reservation of 5,000 yuan (about R$3,500). According to the company, deliveries should begin by the end of the month.
The curious thing is that the Xiaomi factory located in Beijing is not yet 100% complete. In the first stage, the manufacturer foresees an annual capacity of 150 thousand vehicles, but already has plans to increase production to 300 thousand units.
About the Xiaomi SU7
As we already said, the Xiaomi SU7 is a large sedan and its design is reminiscent of coupes. Measuring 4,990 mm in length; 1,960 mm long; 1,450 mm in height and 3,000 mm in wheelbase, with a 105-liter front trunk and a 517-liter rear trunk.
At the front, you can find aggressively shaped LED headlights, as well as air intakes located at the bottom of the bumper. On the back, there is an interconnected flashlight, with Xiaomi written above the interconnection. The model’s wheels can be 19 to 21 inches, depending on the version.
The electric motor also doesn’t disappoint, located at the rear of the sedan, it has 295 hp of power and 40.8 kgfm of torque, while the top version gets another electric motor, thus, it has all-wheel drive, with 663 hp of power. power and 85.5 kgfm of torque.
In terms of autonomy, the first two versions have 700 km of autonomy. While the top version reaches up to 800 km in the Chinese cycle.
Inside, despite the sophistication, Xiaomi opted for more minimalist details. To give you an idea, the panel has a fabric finish, as well as a 16-inch multimedia center.
The cluster is 100% digital and measures 7 inches, in addition to containing a McLaren-like trick, in this case, the panel rotates, activating a sport mode, where it only shows the sedan’s speed and rev counter.
With a sporty look, the steering wheel has three spokes, the model also has a Nappa leather steering wheel with holders for tablets, smartphones and other equipment.
As Mobiauto already mentioned at first, the SU7 has an exotic functionality, it can connect with various electronics, such as a vacuum cleaner.
Keeping an eye on the Tesla Model 3
Apple recently announced that it will no longer produce the iCar, which would be its first car. With this, Xiaomi’s focus was on beating the Tesla Model 3 specifically.
One of the biggest proofs of this was precisely the price offered. According to Lei Jun, CEO of the manufacturer, the value of the vehicle was decided one night before the launch, to impact sales of the Model 3, Xiaomi decided to set the entry price costing 30,000 yuan (around R$21,000) less than the Tesla vehicle.
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