May 19. Xiaomi Auto announces a new Nürburgring SUV lap record. The YU7 GT runs 7 minutes 34.931 seconds. That time beats the previous SUV record holder: Audi RS Q8 Performance (7:36.698). A lead of nearly two seconds. It also outruns Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (7:38.925) and Mercedes‑AMG GLC 63 S. Xiaomi YU7 GT 7:34.931 Official Poster Xiaomi chief test driver Ren Zhoucan handles the wheel. The test car is a YU7 GT fitted with Track Package. The Xiaomi YU7 GT marks the third Chinese model to set a Nürburgring segment record. The first two: Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Yangwang U9 Xtreme. It is also the first Chinese SUV to top the Nürburgring SUV lap chart. Ren Zhoucan becomes the first Chinese driver to earn an official Nürburgring lap certification in a Chinese brand car. That breaks a long streak of foreign drivers dominating such records. Test driver Ren Zhoucan The Nürburgring Nordschleife is known for its challenging mixed surfaces and extreme loads. A lap time reflects total vehicle performance: chassis tuning, power delivery, brakes and thermal management. The YU7 GT’s result validates Chinese EV makers’ engineering strength in high‑performance SUVs. Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra previously reset the Nürburgring pure‑EV sedan record multiple times. The YU7 GT test adds another public proof point for Xiaomi’s performance technology roadmap. More Chinese cars are now lapping the Nürburgring. This is not just about speed. It reflects China’s NEV industry reaching world‑class levels in battery tech, chassis engineering and aerodynamics. Lei Jun announces Xiaomi YU7 GT launches on May 21. Lei Jun announced on May 18 that the YU7 GT goes on sale May 21. The new model is an upgraded version of the existing YU7. It gets a more aggressive design. Two new exterior colours: Crimson Red and Volcanic Ash. A new interior colour: Track Red. Xiaomi YU7 GT Volcanic Ash colour The YU7 GT packs a next‑gen V8s EVO motor. This is a reinforced version of the V8s. Maximum speed rises to 28,000 rpm. A self‑developed silicon carbide power module lifts output by 5.9%. The car is expected to feature front and rear dual motors with all‑wheel drive. Peak output: 738 kW (1,003 hp). Top speed: 300 km/h. Rear tyres: 295mm wide. With the new motor and dual‑motor AWD, 0‑100 km/h acceleration is estimated under three seconds. Xiaomi positions the YU7 GT as a grand‑tourer SUV suitable for long trips. The goal: balance high performance, luxury comfort and long range. Market estimates set Xiaomi YU7 GT’s price range at 400K to 500K RMB ($58K-$72.5K), sitting far below official retail prices of Audi RS Q8 Performance, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S.