Recently, some media outlets exposed a set of road test spy shots of Xiaomi Auto’s first extended-range SUV model, and the official name of the model — “Xiaomi Skynomad N90” — was revealed for the first time. From the spy shots, the outline of Xiaomi’s square brand logo can be clearly seen at the front of the vehicle. Combined with the latest exposed badge at the rear, the prefix still retains the word “Xiaomi”. It should be noted that Xiaomi Technology applied for the Chinese trademark Skynomad as early as 2023, and submitted the English trademark “SKYNOMAD” in November 2024. The systematic deployment of this series of trademarks, along with the frequent exposure of extended-range model spy shots, has led the industry to speculate that Xiaomi Auto might launch a sub-brand for its extended-range models. The latest information clearly overturns previous industry speculation — Xiaomi Auto’s extended-range Skynomad series is not an independent sub-brand, but rather a new series within the brand’s product matrix. Skynomad N90 rear badge Regarding exterior design details, the test vehicle spy shots show that a high waistline runs through the front and rear body, and the air intake at the lower part of the front end features a neat horizontal bar design. On the side, the new car is equipped with semi-hidden door handles and an electric running board underneath. Additionally, a LiDAR unit is mounted on the roof, suggesting that high-level intelligent driving capabilities will not be absent. Earlier, some bloggers also revealed that the model might offer a retractable roof; after the roof is raised, it is expected to be usable as a camper van. Taken together, the overall design points to a product positioning of all-scenario family use. In terms of price expectations, the industry generally believes that the Skynomad series models will be priced roughly in the 200k–450k RMB(~$ 29466-66300) range — which is also the most fiercely competitive segment for new energy SUVs today, going head‑to‑head with popular models such as the Li Auto L7/L8/L9 and the AITO M8. Skynomad N90 spy shots From a brand structure perspective, Xiaomi Auto’s core labels remain “pure electric + high performance + tech‑savvy”, and its existing models tend to appeal more to younger users and driving attributes. Placing Skynomad as an independent series under the main Xiaomi brand creates a dual‑track parallel of “pure electric” and “extended‑range” products, which not only maintains brand recognition consistency but also achieves clear product‑level differentiation. Looking back at Xiaomi Auto’s market performance, for the full year of 2025, Xiaomi Auto’s retail sales reached 411,837 vehicles, a year‑on‑year increase of 200.9%, marking its first time entering the top ten domestic new energy vehicle manufacturers by sales. Entering 2026, Xiaomi Auto CEO Lei Jun clearly stated that the company’s annual sales target for 2026 is 550k vehicles. In the first four months of this year, Xiaomi Auto delivered a cumulative total of 117,500 units, achieving 21.4% of the target. The addition of the Skynomad N90 is expected to contribute new incremental sales for Xiaomi in the second half of the year.
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