The performance variant of Xiaomi’s YU7 electric crossover, reportedly named YU7 GT, was seen undergoing testing on Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife, highlighting the company’s push into the high-performance electric SUV segment.
The YU7 GT follows the recent domestic launch of the standard YU7 crossover and will adopt styling cues that differentiate it from the base model. Observers noted wide wheel arches, lower ground clearance, and a distinctive red-and-white camouflage livery. The vehicle also features a large ducktail spoiler, frameless side mirrors, flush door handles, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, suggesting a focus on both performance and advanced driver assistance systems.
According to Chinese automotive blog Niubei Shehuiren, the rear fenders appear broader than on the standard YU7, hinting at 305 mm-wide tires. The SUV rides on 21-inch wheels and large ceramic brake discs with yellow calipers, similar to Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra performance sedan.
Powertrain details are expected to mirror the SU7 Ultra sedan. The YU7 GT will reportedly be equipped with three electric motors: a 288 kW (286 hp) motor on the front axle and two motors on the rear generating 450 kW (570 hp). The combined peak output reaches 1,138 kW (1,526 hp), with peak torque of 1,770 Nm. Energy is supplied by a CATL Qilin 2.0 ternary NMC battery with 93.7 kWh capacity.
The YU7 GT’s appearance at the Nurburgring underscores Xiaomi’s ambition to compete in the high-performance EV segment, following the SU7 Ultra’s international recognition. The sedan had previously been spotted at Ferrari’s Maranello facility in Italy, reportedly drawing attention from European manufacturers exploring advanced electric platforms. Analysts expect the YU7 GT SUV to heighten competition in the global performance crossover market.
