Xiaomi has released its first official teasers for the Sky Nomad N90, a massive extended-range hybrid SUV designed to pivot the technology giant away from performance sedans and directly into China’s lucrative family-hauler segment.
Operating under the newly confirmed Sky Nomad sub-brand, the N90 marks a radical departure from the brand’s established pure-electric lineup. Instead of battery-only propulsion, the N90 operates as an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).
The mechanical architecture pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, acting exclusively as an onboard generator, with a 70kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system. While specific power outputs in kW and Nm, top speeds, and benchmark 0-100km/h sprint times remain unconfirmed, Xiaomi claims the setup will deliver an electric-only driving range between 400km and 500km, with a maximum combined range exceeding 1500km.
Dimensionally, the N90 is vast. Measuring over 5.3 metres long with a 3.1-metre wheelbase, the clean exterior styling incorporates a blocky front fascia, electrically deployed side steps, and a roof-mounted LiDAR unit. However, Xiaomi is pitching the vehicle’s interior as its primary selling point, describing it as an ‘intelligent expanding-space SUV’ that pairs an SUV silhouette with the packaging of a people mover.
The cabin is built on a completely flat floor with long-rail seating tracks, enabling a modular layout. Leaked schematics and factory teasers confirm 180-degree rotating front seats, allowing the cabin to be reconfigured into a mobile workspace, a lounge, or a family recreation area. It will be offered in five- and seven-seat configurations, with the larger model incorporating a built-in rooftop tent to capitalise on the surging popularity of outdoor camping.
The Sky Nomad N90 is expected to launch in China in the coming months. Pricing is projected to start from approximately 200,000 yuan (roughly AU$41,500), aggressively undercutting established domestic rivals like the Li Auto L9. A potential for Australia is unknown at this point, and even right-hand drive production has not been announced.
