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Xiaomi YU9

The Xiaomi YU9, known internally as the Kunlun, is an upcoming range extended full-size luxury SUV to be manufactured by Xiaomi Auto. It is the company's first vehicle to use a range extended powertrain.

Overview

The YU9 is planned to serve as Xiaomi's flagship vehicle. It is also expected to offer 6 seat (2+2+2 configuration) or 7 seat (2+2+3 configuration) options and will carry a lower power output compared to the other Xiaomi models.[1]

A report from December 2025 confirmed that the YU9 will launch in 2026.[2] High-altitude testing of the YU9 took place in the Tian Shan mountain range.[3]

Design and features

The YU9's body design is a departure of that of the SU7 and YU7. Spyshots of the YU9 show that instead of using fastback-like designs the YU9 uses a boxy and upright design with a high beltline and sharp angles. The headlight design is expected to be carried over from the YU7 and SU7.[4] A LiDAR system is expected to be included on the YU9.[5]

Powertrain

Most powertrain details are yet to be uncovered but a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 supplied by Dong'an Power is expected to be used as a generator supplying 2 electric motors that make an estimated total output of 400 horsepower. 800-volt fast charging is also expected. The total range is expected to be around 932 mi.[1][6] The YU9 is said to have an electric range of 248.5 mi and will use an 80 kWh battery.[3]

See also

References

  1. Brad Anderson. Xiaomi’s Next Big SUV Combines Two Motors And A Turbo Engine Carscoops, July 9, 2025^
  2. Phate Zhang. Xiaomi EV plans to launch YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L next, report says CnEVPost, December 9, 2025^
  3. Xiaomi's CEO shares photos of the YU9 prototype during high-altitude testing ArenaEV, October 14, 2025^
  4. Max McDee. Here’s a glimpse of Xiaomi’s next move: the full-size YU9 SUV ArenaEV, July 8, 2025^
  5. Adrian Leung. Xiaomi CEO shares 4,000-m high-altitude team photos as YU9 prototypes spotted nearby CarNewsChina, October 12, 2025^
  6. Adrian Leung. Xiaomi YU9 SUV prototype spotted, full-size SUV EREV with 1,500 km range likely CarNewsChina, July 8, 2025^