On the evening of March 28th, Beijing time, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Xiaomi Automobile officially launched its model, the Xiaomi SU7. The price range for this car is from 215,900 to 299,900 RMB, with a total of 3 configurations available. As the first product of Xiaomi Automobile, the Xiaomi SU7 is positioned as a C-class pure electric coupe. In this article, we will discuss in detail the configuration choices. If you are struggling to decide which of the 3 configurations to choose after watching the launch event, then after reading this article, you will surely gain some insights.
Xiaomi SU7
Let’s start by discussing the first version, the Xiaomi SU7, also known as the base model, priced at 215,900 RMB. Lei Jun emphasized multiple times during the launch event that the entry-level version of the SU7 is not without its merits. But is it really the case? Let’s interpret its configuration. It features a 400V platform, a peak power of 220kW motor, a 73.6kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, 19-inch low-drag wheels, Orin chips, and Xiaomi Pilot Pro, to name a few. Honestly, such configurations are indeed respectable, but by today’s standards in 2024, they are not exceptional. Fortunately, the 7.1-inch LCD instrument panel, 16.1-inch central control screen, and Qualcomm 8295 chip are standard across the lineup, which helps to salvage the situation for this configuration.
Personally, I don’t think the base model offers great value for money. It’s only suitable for those who are willing to pay for the appearance of the Xiaomi SU7. If you just want to experience Xiaomi’s first car, then there’s nothing wrong with opting for this version.
Xiaomi SU7 Pro
Next up is the Xiaomi SU7 Pro, priced at 245,900 RMB. This configuration adds a LiDAR on top of the base model, and the computing chips are upgraded to 2 Orin X chips, resulting in a significant increase in computing power compared to the previous version. However, the actual experience of Xiaomi Pilot Max is still unknown. At the same time, this version also increases the battery capacity, achieving a pure electric range of 830 kilometers. Taking a comprehensive perspective, excluding those who pursue extreme performance, I personally believe that this version of the Xiaomi SU7 should be suitable for the majority of people.
Xiaomi SU7 Max
Finally, we have the top-of-the-line model, the Xiaomi SU7 Max, priced at 299,900 RMB. This configuration builds upon the previous version with updates including 25 speakers, 19-inch sport wheels, active side wings for the main driver, front Brembo four-piston calipers, air springs, CDC adaptive damping suspension, electric tail wing, electric suction doors, and a 56-inch HUD heads-up display. More importantly, this version is the only one in the lineup with dual motors, with a front motor maximum power of 220 kW and a rear motor maximum power of 275 kW, achieving an acceleration time of 2.78 seconds per hundred kilometers.
To be honest, the configuration of this version is quite impressive, but with it comes a further increase in price by several tens of thousands RMB. If you have a sufficient budget, seek further performance and driving experience, and are also a fan of Xiaomi, then this version is certainly worth considering.
Xiaomi dares to challenge the sports coupe segment with its first car model, which deserves applause for CEO Lei Jun. For those who follow the automotive market, it’s clear that this segment has always been lukewarm. As a newcomer in this field, Xiaomi undoubtedly has high expectations internally for this product. For friends who are waiting to make a purchase decision, you can also leave a comment below to let me know which version of the Xiaomi SU7 you would buy.
