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Episode 209

2026-02-08

6 Q&As in their original order.

#01 Long-term

Where was the recent ice and snow handling and stability test of the new generation Xiaomi SU7 that everyone saw conducted? What vehicle model was used?

The test location is in Hailar District, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. During the test, a cold wave hit, and the temperature dropped as low as -39°C, which is very close to the "extreme cold" standard of -40°C. The test used a new generation SU7 Max test vehicle equipped with snow tires. Through comprehensive verification of the overall vehicle performance, it aims to bring everyone a more composed, precise, and stable driving experience after the new generation SU7 is launched and mass-prod…
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#02 Long-term

Is it necessary to change to snow tires when driving in cold regions? What is the difference between snow tires and ordinary summer tires?

If the region you are in has cold winter temperatures and a high probability of snowfall, it is recommended that you change to snow tires in time, which is more conducive to ensuring your driving safety. Snow tires are specially developed for winter road conditions and have a more suitable rubber compound and tread pattern design for ice and snow roads. Therefore, vehicles equipped with snow tires will have better grip on ice and snow roads than those equipped with summer tires. The performance …
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#03 Long-term

On winter snow-covered roads, should the "Slippery Mode" be kept on all the time?

When you are driving on slippery/ice and snow roads, we strongly recommend that you switch the driving mode to "Slippery Mode" to improve driving safety. After entering "Slippery Mode", the system will adjust the power output during starting and acceleration to be smoother, the torque distribution between the drive wheels to be more balanced, the energy recovery intensity to be softer, and the intervention of the ESP body stability control system to be earlier and more active. In Slippery Mode, …
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#04 Long-term

Why conduct extreme cold driving tests? What are the benefits of these tests for me?

Every winter, snowfall, temperature drops, and icing lead to slippery roads, causing a sharp increase in driving safety hazards. Therefore, this time we simulated common slippery road conditions and dangerous scenarios encountered during winter driving in a -39°C ice and snow environment. Through testing, we verified the handling stability and driving safety of the new-generation SU7, thereby providing better safety assurance for users' winter driving. Below, we will introduce the difficulties o…
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#05 Long-term

Why is the emergency obstacle avoidance speed set to 55km/h? What standard is the test based on?

This test references the international standard ISO 3888-2 "Moose Test" standard, which can intuitively reflect whether the vehicle can complete hazard avoidance when suddenly encountering an obstacle. In winter, when vehicles are prone to breaking down, pedestrians are prone to falling, and roadsides are prone to snow accumulation, better emergency obstacle avoidance capability can provide better safety. Compared to the international standard ISO 3888-1, the ISO 3888-2 test standard features sh…
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#06 Long-term

Why conduct the "flying over bumps" test?

The ice and snow "flying over bumps" test is designed to test the vehicle's stability when users drive on sections such as bridge approach bumps, construction undulating roads, and the top of underground garage ramps in winter, encountering dangerous scenarios like poor tire-to-ground contact or momentary airborne states. The new-generation SU7's performance of no lateral sliding or yawing at the moment of landing, along with its precise and controllable driving route, reflects the vehicle's pow…
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