On October 29. the production version of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was officially unveiled at a launch event with a presale price of 810.000 yuan, slated for official release in March 2025. As the high-performance version of the Xiaomi SU7. what makes the SU7 Ultra stand out? Let’s dive in and explore the details. Buckle up—we’re ready to go!
Exterior Design
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra production model sports large, body-colored front splitters on both sides of the front bumper, a front lip, and a diamond-mesh grille in the center. The front emblem and headlights feature a blacked-out treatment, and silver accents have been added to the hood and trunk lid. The sides maintain a coupe-style, fastback design with frameless doors, frameless side mirrors, and hidden door handles. It rides on 21-inch black wheels fitted with Pirelli PZERO tires, and it’s equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs along with yellow Akebono brake calipers, with six pistons in front and four pistons in the rear.
Interior Design
Inside, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra builds on the base model with more carbon fiber elements, including a carbon fiber sport steering wheel, center console panel, seat back panels, rear air vent trim, door sills, and door trim. The seats feature a sporty black and yellow color scheme, crafted from a combination of leather and suede.
Smart Cockpit and Driving Assistance
Although Lei Jun didn’t go into specifics, the smart cockpit is expected to match the current Xiaomi SU7. powered by the Surge OS intelligent vehicle system and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. For intelligent driving, it will include Xiaomi’s proprietary stack, featuring 29 sensors: one lidar, 11 high-definition cameras, three millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, for comprehensive environmental awareness. Two NVIDIA Orin-X chips, with a total computing power of 508 TOPS, support advanced driving features like highway and city navigation, valet parking, and intelligent parking assistance.
Power and Performance
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is powered by two V8s motors and one V6s motor. The V8s motor produces a maximum output of 578 horsepower with 635 Nm of torque, while the V6s motor delivers 392 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Together, they achieve a combined system output of 1.548 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h. It also comes with a CATL Kirin high-power battery pack, designed specifically for track performance, supporting a maximum charging rate of 5.2C and a peak voltage of 897 volts.
Final Thoughts
As Xiaomi positions the SU7 Ultra, its competitors include the Tesla Model S Plaid, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and the Zeekr 001 FR. At the event, Lei Jun also shared updates on Xiaomi’s smart driving technology, announcing the nationwide rollout of City NOA on October 30. Xiaomi’s new vehicle is clearly aimed at affluent buyers; some might ask, “Why not buy a Porsche at this price?” However, Xiaomi’s intent was not to cater to the average consumer—it’s a luxury toy, and many who can afford the SU7 Ultra may already have a Porsche in their garage.
