<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>Xiaomi YU7 GT boasts up to 990 hp, aiming to balance extreme performance with long-distance travel comfort.</li><li>Unlike the SU7 Ultra sedan focused on top track lap times, the YU7 GT is not a race car purely pursuing extreme performance.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_140880"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501283361.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501283361.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140880">(Image credit: Xiaomi EV)</figcaption></figure><p>Xiaomi EV has just released official images of its new YU7 GT model in a &#34;Crimson Red&#34; exterior finish, as the highly anticipated new car approaches its official launch in late May.</p><p>The automotive arm of Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810) showcased the visual effects of the new color on Weibo on Friday, emphasizing that the model combines power and elegance to awaken users' desire to drive.</p><p>Xiaomi EV announced last month that the YU7 GT, a high-performance pure electric SUV (sport utility vehicle), will be officially launched in late May.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>The YU7 GT is positioned as an authentic, pure-blooded GT (Gran Turismo), a sports car-level SUV that is both full of driving pleasure and capable of long-distance driving, Xiaomi said on April 24.</p><p>The new model measures 5,015 by 2,007 by 1,597 mm in size, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm, according to its regulatory filing information.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501284059.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501284059.jpg"/></p><p>It is equipped with a powerful dual-motor system, boasting a comprehensive maximum power of up to 738 kW (990 hp) and a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour.</p><p>Under the CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) conditions, the YU7 GT has a pure electric range of 705 kilometers.</p><p>Addressing market questions about why the new model was not named YU7 Ultra, Xiaomi EV explained earlier this month that &#34;GT&#34; represents a high-performance luxury car suitable for long-distance travel, while &#34;Ultra&#34; represents a track-level product pursuing extreme performance.</p><p>Unlike the SU7 Ultra sedan, which focuses on top track lap times, the YU7 GT is not a race car purely pursuing extreme performance, but rather strikes a careful balance among high performance, luxurious comfort, and long range, Xiaomi EV said.</p><p>In terms of exterior design, the new car features an iconic long hood and a sports car-level wide-body design, and is equipped with carbon-ceramic brake discs.</p><p>The YU7 GT is the pinnacle flagship of the YU7 family, jointly tuned by Chinese and European experts, using Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife as a top-tier testing ground to ensure its stability in corners and premium driving quality during long trips, Xiaomi EV said.</p><p>The performance beast is expected to be priced between 450,000 yuan ($66,320) and 500,000 yuan, which will further strengthen Xiaomi's competitive position in the high-end EV market.</p><p>The regular YU7 was launched in June 2025, with a starting price of 253,500 yuan.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501283988.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501283988.jpg"/></p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501284120.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026051501284120.jpg"/></p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050802443086-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050802443086-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Xiaomi EV accelerates overseas push with key executive appointments</p>            <p>Xiaomi EV appointed auto division vice president Yu Liguo as head of the overseas business preparation group to lay the groundwork for overseas expansion.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.7852 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>Xiaomi EV has unveiled its new YU7 GT model in 'Crimson Red', set to launch in late May. The high-performance electric SUV features up to 990 hp, a top speed of 300 km/h, and a range of 705 km. Priced between 450,000 and 500,000 yuan, it aims to balance performance and comfort, distinguishing itself from the SU7 Ultra. The YU7 GT is designed for long-distance travel and has undergone rigorous testing at Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife.</p>

- The Xiaomi YU7 GT is a high-performance electric SUV set to launch in late May, featuring up to 990 hp and a 705 km electric range.  
- Unlike the SU7 Ultra, it focuses on balancing performance with long-distance comfort rather than pure track capabilities.  
- Priced between 450,000 yuan ($66,320) and 500,000 yuan, the YU7 GT aims to enhance Xiaomi's position in the high-end EV market.

Xiaomi EV reveals 'Crimson Red' YU7 GT ahead of late May launch