2026 Xiaomi SU7 Launched With Improved Safety, Comfort, Performance, Driver Assistance

Just under two years after the official debut of its first-ever car on March 28, 2024, Xiaomi has formally launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan. Following the launch, Xiaomi announced that it took only 34 minutes for 15,000 units to be booked. Prices start at 219,000 CNY (approximately ₹29.75 lakh) for the Standard variant, with the top-end Max variant coming in at 303,900 CNY (approximately ₹41.29 lakh).

Xiaomi promises comprehensive upgrades, most notably a new “Jiaolong” chassis which it says is sturdier and allows for more precise handling with less slippage on wet roads. All variants have a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension system. The company has also upgraded the fixed brake calipers across the range. The chassis is built around an embedded roll cage and anti-collision beams. Nine airbags are standard across the range. Xiaomi says it has exceeded China NCAP safety standards. The battery pack now has a “bulletproof” coating and crossbeam for protection, and has passed over 1,000 safety tests.

In terms of design, it has a simpler but sportier front grille with an integrated 4D mmWave radar sensor. A number of wheel styles are available to choose from. External handles are now mechanical, in keeping with China’s new safety laws. Doors unlock automatically after a collision and have a redundant backup power supply. An internal emergency handle also works without power.

Xiaomi SU7 2026 design and features

You get front and rear surround-view cameras with integrated high-pressure cleaning sprays. Audio has been upgraded with a 14-speaker system as standard, but the Max variant comes with a 25-speaker Dolby Atmos-capable system. There’s also three-layer ambient interior illumination with 256 colour options, for direct and indirect lighting. The built-in refrigerator can hold six drink cans, and can be set to between -6 and 15 degrees C, with an independent compressor.

The driver’s seat has 18-way adjustment, active side support, 123-degree recline, a 10-point massage function with six massage modes, plus heating and ventilation, standard across all trim levels. Front passengers can enjoy a zero-gravity seat with ventilation, heating, and massage. The rear seats recline to 121 degrees with improved cushioning and headrests. All interior surfaces are soft-touch, and there are upholstery colour colour options - Misty Purple, Twilight Red, Sand Rice, and Dark Night. The steering wheel is wrapped in two-tone Nappa leather.

The SU7 is 4779mm long and has a 3000mm wheelbase. At 1445mm tall, it is ….. Trunk capacity is 493 litres, while the the frunk lets you stow an additional 105 litres. You also get 29 different storage options spread around the cabin for various needs, totalling 54.6 litres. The window glass is soundproof and laminated, with the Max variant offering an optional ultra-quiet cabin. All glass, including the dual-zone dimmable panoramic roof (Max variant), is heat insulated and treated for 99 percent UV and IR protection.

Xiaomi SU7 2026 specifications and tech

All variants are equipped with Xiaomi’s new V6s Plus electric motor, which is capable of 22,000 rpm, producing 235 kW on the Standard and Pro variants, or 288 kW on the Max variant. The SU7 Max can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.08 seconds, with a top speed of 265 kmph. The Pro version has the highest CLTC range at 902 km per full charge, while the Max version’s CLTC range comes in at 835 km and the standard variant can manage 720 km. All variants are built around a high-voltage silicon carbide battery platform. The Max variant can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes. A 15-minute charge is good for 670 km on the Max variant and 450 km on the Standard variant.

Xiaomi has equipped the 2026 SU7 with a new four-in-one control module powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC plus Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor platform. It handles driving assistance and sensors, communications, the digital cockpit, and vehicle controls. It supports dual 5G SIMs, voice control, ultra wideband, Wi-Fi 7, and satellite navigation.

The intelligent cockpit features Apple ecosystem integration plus vehicle-to-home connectivity. Voice control has been upgraded for continuous natural-language “emotionally aware” conversation, and covers 95 percent of car functions. Voice recognition can be used to authenticate a driver, and commands can be issued even while outside the car. Phone apps can be mirrored onto the SU7’s central screen and geofencing can be used to activate home automation routines. There’s also a new low-power proactive Sentry Mode for security.  

Lidar is now standard across all variants, and so is Xiaomi HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) with voice command support. The company says it has improved obstacle avoidance, lane merging, automatic parking, and handling complex scenarios. Emergency Steering Assist can perform two maneuvers in rapid succession, at speeds up to 135kmph, to avoid a collision.

Xiaomi has developed a new magnetic accessory system that can deliver up to 27W of power, with nine mounting points around the cabin. Accessories include physical buttons, gimbal camera mounts, sensors, phone chargers, pillows, and even plush toys.

The new SU7 is available in nine colours, which the company categorises as Sport (Capri Blue, Crimson Red, Brilliant Magenta), Fashion (Elegant Gray, Flowing Gold Pink, Sunset Purple), Luxury (Indigo Green) and Classic: (Pearl White, Obsidian Black). Many dealerships across the country had received stock in all colours ahead of the launch, so customers will be able to see them in person. Test drives are also available at 492 stores across 143 cities.

Xiaomi has also appointed Chinese actress and filmmaker Shu Qi as its first brand ambassador for the new SU7. The company says it delivered a total of 381,000 units of the first-gen SU7, of which 88,898 were booked within 24 hours of its launch. It was China’s best-selling sedan priced over 200,000 CNY (approximately ₹27.16 lakh) in 2025. The company widely exceeded its 2025 sales target and is aiming to sell 550,000 units in 2026. Xiaomi has also confirmed plans to enter the European EV market by 2027, likely with its first hybrid model, it is extremely unlikely to launch cars in India anytime soon.