While the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan is one of our absolute favourite high-performance EVs right now. Naturally, the fact that we don’t get it here in Australia is a bitter pill to swallow. But if you thought the Chinese tech giant was stopping with sedans, think again. At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Xiaomi has officially confirmed the late-May debut of its next halo model; the YU7 GT.
Taking aim squarely at the high-performance electric SUV segment, the YU7 GT is essentially the high-riding equivalent of the SU7 Ultra. Under the skin, this thing is a powerhouse. It utilises a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup, sending 288kW to the front axle and a massive 450kW to the rear. The result is a staggering combined output of 738kW (989hp), capable of hurling this 2460kg SUV to a ridiculous top speed of 300km/h.
Powering the motors is a 101.7kWh battery pack that provides a claimed CLTC range of 705km. But Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun is adamant this isn’t just a straight-line missile. The YU7 GT has been extensively tuned at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, targeting proper German-style handling dynamics.
To keep the heavy chassis in check, it’s equipped with air suspension, an active ride stability system, rear-axle torque vectoring, and massive Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes.
Visually, it looks exactly like a 738kW SUV should. The preview revealed an aggressive aero package debuting in Cherry Red, featuring a prominent front splitter, a massive vertical-blade rear diffuser, 10 sets of through-air channels, and enormous brake calipers behind 21-inch wheels.
With an expected domestic price tag hovering around AU$98,000, the YU7 GT offers supercar-destroying performance for the price of a mid-spec luxury SUV. While Xiaomi is plotting a European expansion next year, an Australian launch remains off the table for now. That will probably change in the future, given that pretty much every other Chinese car brand is flooding our market.
