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Episode 242

2026-05-20

6 Q&As in their original order.

#01 Long-term

Why did the Xiaomi YU7 GT run the Nürburgring? Which version of the YU7 GT achieved the fastest SUV record at the Nürburgring?

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the best testing ground in the world for verifying cornering performance and extreme stability. The track surface has a lot of undulations and bumps, such as high-speed crests and continuous jumps, which amplify every issue during driving. The lap time performance of the YU7 GT is excellent, but this is not the ultimate goal of the YU7 GT's continuous refinement at the Nürburgring; rather, it is one of the benefits gained during continuous testing. Running the Nür…
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#02 Long-term

With such high horsepower, how does the YU7 GT achieve a range of 705km?

Indeed, an SUV with 1,000 horsepower and standard 265mm front / 295mm rear wide tires poses a very high challenge to energy consumption. Positioned as a "sports car-level SUV suitable for long-distance travel," the YU7 GT is equipped with Xiaomi EV's latest electric drive system, which performs excellently in both power and efficiency, achieving both "1,000 horsepower" and a "705km CLTC range." The YU7 GT is the first to feature Xiaomi EV's new-generation super motor, the "V8s EVO." Paired with …
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#03 Long-term

What is the function of the eLSD electronic limited-slip differential, and what are its advantages?

Most models are equipped with an "open differential" on the drive axle to allow the left and right drive wheels to rotate at different speeds when the vehicle turns. However, the drawback is that when one drive wheel is on a slippery road or loses traction due to being airborne, power will be distributed to this low-traction wheel, causing the wheel with strong traction to lose power. This makes it easy for the vehicle to get stuck in slippery and complex road conditions and perform poorly in ex…
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#04 Long-term

Is the YU7 GT suitable for off-road scenarios?

The YU7 GT is positioned as a "sports car-level SUV suitable for long-distance travel," rather than a "hardcore off-road vehicle." However, the YU7 GT boasts "1,000 horsepower," "closed dual-chamber air suspension," and an "eLSD electronic limited-slip differential," providing excellent capability on slippery and complex road conditions to meet the needs of most long-distance road trip scenarios. The standard closed dual-chamber air suspension on the YU7 GT offers a maximum ground clearance of 2…
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#06 ! Time-sensitive

Why did some YU7 users receive 1.16.0 earlier, while I received 1.16.2?

Xiaomi HyperOS version 1.16.2 is a further optimization based on the previous Xiaomi HyperOS version 1.16.0. We also recommend that owners who have already upgraded to 1.16.0 continue to upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOS 1.16.2. This will not only keep your vehicle's system up to date but also allow you to enjoy our optimizations in system stability and smoothness, making your daily interactions smoother and more reassuring.
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