Recently, the high-profile release date of Xiaomi Auto has finally surfaced. A blogger named "Video Game Technology" broke the news on social ** that Xiaomi's first car, Xiaomi SU7, will be officially released on December 28. The news immediately attracted a lot of attention, and Xiaomi staff also responded to it, saying that they are considering this point in time.
At the same time, Xiaomi Home is also making full preparations for the arrival of the car. Stores have been revamped to accommodate the arrival of new members. Some stores have completed the training of store managers, and some staff revealed that there will be show cars in the first quarter of next year. The first floor of the Xiaomi Home in Xujiahui, Shanghai, is being renovated in an intense and orderly manner, and the staff said that the first floor will be used for the display of exhibition cars.
Xiaomi SU7's appearance, interior, performance, handling and intelligence and other aspects of the information are gradually **, unveiling the mystery of this car for consumers. According to the new car announcement of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Xiaomi SU7 is positioned as a medium and large sedan, with a body size of 4997 1963 1440 (mm) and a wheelbase of 3 meters, which is comparable to some well-known models on the market. Some even gave it high praise for its appearance on a par with Porsche's Taycan.
In terms of powertrain, the Xiaomi Su7 is available in two versions, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive model is equipped with a rear axle motor with a maximum output of 220 kW, and the battery is BYD's lithium iron phosphate battery. The four-wheel drive model is more powerful, with a front motor power of 220kW and a rear motor power of 275kW, and the battery uses a ternary lithium battery from CATL.
With nearly 650 hp of horsepower, the all-wheel drive version is expected to accelerate from zero to 100 in 4 seconds. In terms of intelligence, Xiaomi Auto adopts a new surging OS system, which replaces the MIUI that has been used all along.
This system is designed for Xiaomi's "people, cars, and home ecology" and has become the on-board operating system of Xiaomi cars. At the same time, Xiaomi also announced its independent research and development of intelligent driving systems, and the core team came from a previous acquisition. In terms of hardware, according to the declaration information, some models will be equipped with lidar, the cockpit chip will be powered by Qualcomm**, and Apple's Carplay will also be supported.
In terms of manufacturers, Xiaomi Auto is manufactured by BAIC's Beijing Off-Road Production, which provides solid manufacturing support for the nascent brand. In order to allow consumers to feel Xiaomi cars more intuitively, Xiaomi Home has made comprehensive preparations. According to reports, some stores have completed store manager training, and the display car placement work is also in progress. The Xiaomi Home in Xujiahui, Shanghai, is undergoing a renovation on the first floor, and the staff revealed that the show car will arrive in the first quarter of next year.
At the same time, Xiaomi Auto is also actively participating in the internal testing of the racing track. Hu Zhengnan, a figure associated with Xiaomi Auto, shared his footprints at the Zhejiang International Circuit on his Weibo. At the same time, some bloggers posted a special internal test of Xiaomi cars at the racing track, which sparked speculation about whether Xiaomi cars are brushing lap times and verifying the comfort and handling performance of the suspension system.
Finally, the issue of the price of the Xiaomi SU7 has also attracted much attention. Car critic Han Lu previously broke the news that the ** range of Xiaomi Su7 will be between 30-400,000. However, Lei Jun said earlier that the ** of Xiaomi's first car will be between 10-300,000. According to the later announcement information, Han Lu's revelations are basically true, and it seems that it can only be said to have reference value at present.
In general, the countdown to the launch of the Xiaomi car has begun, and various preparations are being carried out in an orderly manner. The highlights of the Xiaomi Su7 in terms of appearance, performance and intelligence have attracted widespread attention, and the advanced technology and manufacturing process it will adopt are also exciting. In the future, it is a highly anticipated unsolved mystery whether Xiaomi Auto will be able to stand out in the highly competitive automotive market and become the first choice of consumers.