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| Source: Xiaomi. |
Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital at Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — Xiaomi EV’s top-of-the-line high-performance luxury electric vehicle (EV) — will debut in the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The SU7 Ultra is the the first Xiaomi model featured in the franchise, and reflects the rise of smart high-performance EVs in the automotive industry.
Gran Turismo is widely recognised as one of the world’s most authentic driving simulators, with engineering parameters mirroring real-world performance.
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi highlighted at the partnership announcement event that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra as a standout in the smart EV segment. He said: "The Chinese automotive industry has progressed rapidly, and Xiaomi — a newly established player in the automotive sector — has already created an exceptional vehicle, Xiaomi SU7, as a pivotal part of its comprehensive smart ecosystem, which spans smartphones and wearables to home appliances.
"Beyond this, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype has shattered conventional performance benchmarks at the Nürburgring. Witnessing these achievements, I am deeply moved by Xiaomi’s courage, curiosity, passion, and relentless dedication to realising such milestones. This spirit resonates profoundly with Gran Turismo and Polyphony Digital’s philosophy."
Xiaomi EV's R&D team rigorously tests technologies like torque vectoring and adaptive damping at circuits including the Nürburgring Nordschleife, ensuring real-world safety and handling excellence translate to the driving experience.
Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Xiaomi Group said: "We deeply resonate with Mr Yamauchi's visionary philosophy of building a better society through technology. This aligns perfectly with Xiaomi's mission to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through accessible and innovative technology. Our shared values paved the way for this collaboration.
"Gran Turismo's worldwide reputation for uncompromising quality and experience makes us particularly honoured to have Xiaomi SU7 Ultra included. We look forward to introducing more Gran Turismo players and automotive enthusiasts to the capabilities of high-performance smart EVs like ours."
Xiaomi's first smart EV, the Xiaomi SU7, debuted in 2024. The top-of-the-line Xiaomi SU7 Ultra integrates proprietary innovations, including Xiaomi’s HyperEngine V8s (27,200 rpm; 578 PS; 635 Nm)*, a self-developed trimotor configuration system.
Engineered with up to 21 carbon fibre components (5.5 m² coverage) for optimal weight distribution and luxury craftsmanship, the EV design merges performance with elegance. With 1,548 PS, a top speed exceeding 350 kmph, and a maximum 0–100 kmph acceleration of 1.98 seconds, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra holds multiple track records for four-door vehicles.
Zhoucan Ren, Chief Test Driver and Head of Vehicle Dynamics Development at Xiaomi EV, stated: "Our team will maintain a continuous presence at the Nürburgring to relentlessly refine our products and push the boundaries of what's possible in high-performance luxury vehicles."
*Rpm stands for revolutions per minute; PS for pferdestärke, a way to measure horsepower, and Nm or Newton metres is a unit of measurement for torque. All are indications of engine performance.
