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Amid ongoing public discussion about Xiaomi’s car division, Lei Jun has officially announced an upcoming product launch event.

On May 19, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that Xiaomi’s strategic new product launch will take place on May 22 at 7:00 PM.

According to Lei, major new products to be unveiled include the “Xiaomi XRING O1” smartphone SoC chip, Xiaomi 15S Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, and Xiaomi’s first SUV, the “YU7”.

Xiaomi YU7

Back in December 2024, Xiaomi Auto had revealed that its second model would be an SUV named “Xiaomi YU7”, and it is expected to officially go on sale between June and July 2025.

According to information published on the official website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Xiaomi YU7 measures 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, and 1,600 mm in height, with a top speed of 253 kilometers per hour.

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In terms of exterior design, the YU7 inherits the front-end styling of the SU7. Its slim, sharp headlight assembly gives it a piercing, focused look, complemented by triangular air ducts that enhance its distinctive appearance.

The upper part of the headlights features a hollowed-out design that improves aerodynamics while emphasizing a futuristic aesthetic.

One of the highlights of the side profile is the sloping roofline, which creates the sporty silhouette of a coupe SUV. A long hood design further adds a dynamic and sporty character to the vehicle.

The YU7 offers 19-inch, 20-inch, or 21-inch wheels. Its body dimensions are 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, and 1,600 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm, firmly placing it in the mid-to-large SUV category. The five-seat configuration ensures a spacious interior, making it suitable for both daily commutes and family trips.

Inside, the YU7 features a dual-tone interior in purple-red and beige. The dashboard is equipped with a large floating central touchscreen, while beneath the windshield sits a sleek strip-style PHUD (Panoramic Head-Up Display) that wraps around the cabin.

This slim display consolidates essential vehicle information, navigation, and media content, and appears to support customizable layouts.

Practical features such as a wireless charging pad, cup holders, and a split-opening center armrest box are also integrated into the front console.

In terms of performance, the YU7 will come with both single-motor and dual-motor powertrain options, across a total of three variants.

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The dual-motor all-wheel-drive version delivers a combined output of 508 kW, with the front and rear motors rated at 220 kW and 288 kW, respectively. It uses a ternary lithium battery and can reach a top speed of 253 km/h.

The lower-output dual-motor AWD version has front and rear motors with maximum outputs of 130 kW and 235 kW, for a combined 365 kW of power.

The single-motor rear-wheel-drive version offers a maximum output of 235 kW, a top speed of 240 km/h, and is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery.

Battery options for the YU7 include a 96.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 101.7 kWh CATL ternary lithium battery. The vehicle offers a maximum CLTC-rated range of 835 kilometers.

Its anti-lock braking system is the ESP10 model manufactured by Bosch Automotive Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

XRING 01 3nm process chip

As per Xiaomi, the XRING O1 chip uses second-generation 3nm process technology and aims to enter the industry’s top tier.

This means the two hottest topics surrounding Xiaomi—its self-developed chip and the new YU7 vehicle—will both make their debut at this launch.

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Of note, Lei Jun also published a long message discussing Xiaomi’s journey in chip development.

He stated that this year marks Xiaomi’s 15th anniversary. Back in 2014, 11 years ago, Xiaomi embarked on its chip R&D journey. Although the company later faced setbacks and paused development of large SoC chips, it kept the spark alive by shifting focus to “small chips.”

“For years, many Mi fans have asked if Xiaomi is still making big chips. There have been many rumors online, and some have mocked the lack of follow-up to the Surge SoC. But I want to say — that’s not a dark chapter in our history, it’s part of our journey,” Lei said.

He emphasized that Xiaomi has always held onto its “chip dream” because to become a great hardcore tech company, conquering chip development is a necessary and unavoidable challenge.

Aware of the difficulties, Xiaomi laid out a long-term investment plan: at least 10 years and 50 billion RMB (~$7 billion USD), with a focus on steady, methodical progress.

In just over four years, by April 2025, XRING’s total R&D investment has exceeded 13.5 billion RMB. The team now has over 2,500 engineers, and this year’s projected R&D spend exceeds 6 billion RMB. In China’s chip design industry, that ranks top 3 in terms of both funding and team size.

“Chips are the foundational battleground for Xiaomi to break through in hardcore technology. We will give it everything we’ve got,” Lei said.

On May 17, Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing hosted a livestream previewing some of the 15th-anniversary strategic products, teasing the YU7 and XRING chip. At that time, Lu revealed the launch event would take place this week and include updates on the YU7.

Lu remarked that Xiaomi is still a “young runner” at 15, with room to grow and improve, and that support from Mi fans and partners has been deeply appreciated.

He added, “Over the past 15 years, Xiaomi has experienced significant growth and change, along with many challenges. But we must look at development problems with a developmental mindset, and solve them with developmental solutions.

“Please believe this: all hardships and setbacks are necessary parts of Xiaomi’s growth journey—they’re our whetstones. We will keep improving through adversity, and while our capabilities evolve, our original mission to befriend users will never change.”