All-New Xiaomi SU7 Launched in China: Comprehensive Safety & Performance Upgrades, Priced from RM142,900

On March 19 Beijing Time, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi officially launched the all-new pure electric coupe Xiaomi SU7 at its Spring Launch Event. The new model is available in three variants: Standard, Pro, and Max, with pricing positioned directly against popular mid-size electric sedans including Tesla Model 3 and BYD Han L. It features full optimisations to address the shortcomings of the outgoing model, with leapfrog upgrades especially in safety, powertrain and intelligent driving, making it another blockbuster model in China’s new energy vehicle market.

Pricing

Xiaomi SU7 Standard: CNY 219,900 (approx. RM142,900) 

Xiaomi SU7 Pro: CNY 249,900 (approx. RM162,400) 

Xiaomi SU7 Max: CNY 303,900 (approx. RM197,500)

Subtle Exterior Tweaks for Refinement, Three New Colour Options & Sports Kit

The all-new SU7 retains the sleek coupe silhouette of the previous generation, with changes focused on minor detail optimisations to avoid altering its original eye-catching design. The front bumper air intake has been slightly adjusted, with a millimeter-wave radar added in the centre to enhance autonomous driving perception.

Three exclusive new body colours are Capri Blue, Cabernet Red and Indigo Stone Green. The exterior mirror housings are finished in full black for a more aggressive sporty look.

Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches, with a new 20-inch Blade Design wheel added. All variants come standard with front four-piston fixed calipers, while the range-topping Max variant is equipped with Brembo calipers, perforated brake discs and low-metallic brake pads for top-tier braking performance.

Premium Interior Upgrade: Luxury Now Matches High-End Models

The interior stands as one of the core highlights of this facelift, with overall design aligned with the Xiaomi YU7, moving far beyond the minimalist style of the old model and delivering a vastly improved luxury feel. The car gains two new interior colour options: Sand Ceramic Beige and Night Black.

It features a brand-new dual-tone multifunction steering wheel, with optimised button layout and metallic trims for enhanced touch and premium appeal. Wood trim panels on the doors have been removed and replaced with new textured materials, while soft-touch wrapping coverage is doubled. Paired with three-layer light-effect ambient lighting in a wrap-around design, the cabin atmosphere is greatly elevated.

The car retains the 7.1-inch flip-over instrument panel, 16.1-inch central control screen and 56-inch HUD head-up display. Dual wireless charging pads under the central console are kept, while the rear button area is redesigned for a more minimalist and sleek finish.

Comprehensive Safety Evolution: Addressing Early Pain Points (Key Upgrade)

Addressing top concerns among car buyers, the all-new SU7 receives all-around safety upgrades, marking the most critical improvement of this update. 90.3% of the body structure uses high-strength steel and aluminium alloy, with standard 2200Mpa hot-formed steel door anti-collision beams and an integrated anti-roll cage for maximum passive safety.

The number of airbags is increased from 7 to 9, with two additional rear side airbags to provide all-around protection for all occupants.

For emergency safety, all variants come standard with triple-redundant exterior door handles. In the event of a collision, the door locks automatically switch to mechanical unlocking mode. Even in extreme cases with full power loss to both main and auxiliary batteries, the door handles retain pure mechanical unlocking functionality.

Interior door handles also keep electric unlocking, with independent mechanical emergency levers fitted to all four doors. The doors can be opened manually from inside regardless of central lock status or low-voltage power supply.

Battery safety is further enhanced: a 1500MPa anti-scratch crossbeam is added to the front chassis, and the battery pack base is upgraded with a bulletproof coating, significantly reducing the risk of puncture and fire, fully resolving the core safety concerns of the outgoing model.

Performance Evolution: High-Voltage Architecture for Faster Charging and Extended Range

The powertrain is fully revamped, with all variants equipped with the V6s Plus electric motor replacing the previous V6 and V6s units, delivering higher power output across the range: the Standard and Pro variants see maximum power rise from 299 hp to 320 hp (235kW), while the top-spec Max variant hits a combined 690 hp (288kW) for stronger acceleration performance.

Driving range and fast charging also see major improvements. The Standard and Pro variants are upgraded to a 752V high-voltage platform, with CLTC pure electric range increased to 720km and 902km respectively, supporting 450km and 490km of range recovery in just 15 minutes of charging.

The Max variant steps up to an 897V high-voltage platform, officially joining the 900V club, with CLTC range boosted to 835km and an impressive 670km of range recovered in 15 minutes – enough to restore most range in a short coffee break, eliminating range anxiety entirely.

For suspension, dual-chamber air suspension with CDC dampers is now standard on both Pro and Max variants, a feature previously exclusive to the Max model, improving both ride comfort and handling balance.

LiDAR Standard: High-End ADAS Now Accessible in Every Variant 

Intelligent driving features are now standardised across the lineup. LiDAR, which was absent on the previous Standard variant, is now fitted to all versions, paired with 4D millimeter-wave radar and 700TOPS of ADAS computing power, with full Xiaomi HAD functionality enabled. This marks a major upgrade from the old model’s 508TOPS computing power for Pro and Max variants, delivering faster response and higher precision for intelligent driving, allowing even the entry-level model to offer premium autonomous driving experience.

Market Positioning

The all-new Xiaomi SU7 competes directly with models including Xpeng P7, ZEEKR 001 and Tesla Model 3, standing out with exceptional cost-performance ratio. Notably, Xiaomi announced the discontinuation of the outgoing model three months in advance, avoiding unfair treatment to existing car owners, earning strong user recognition. Despite a slight price increase, the new model has secured strong order volume.

For Malaysian car enthusiasts, this high-spec, high-performance and ultra-safe electric coupe is a highly anticipated model as Xiaomi Automotive plans its potential expansion into the Southeast Asian market.