Xiaomi may be a relatively new player in the automotive space, but it’s already proven to be one of the most innovative and popular new car brands in China. Not only have the SU7 sedan and YU7 crossover been selling like hot cakes, but Xiaomi has laid the smackdown on Porsche and Rimac with the SU7 Ultra, and soon, the YU7 will get a high-performance trim of its own.

Expected to be carry the YU7 GT badge, the new model was recently snapped by our spy photographers testing at the Nurburgring. Xiaomi did not bother hiding the crossover under thick body cladding, instead opting for a simple skin-tight white and red camouflage wrap.

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At first glance, the changes look subtle. The front fascia seems untouched compared with the standard YU7, but closer inspection reveals flared front and rear fenders that allow for a broader track and larger wheels. The test car rolls on Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires, which have been designed specifically for hypercars and supercars. Clearly, the YU7 GT is going to be fast, and it’s going to be powerful.

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Hiding behind the wheels sit oversized carbon ceramic brakes with bright yellow calipers, a setup that promises the stopping power to match the expected surge in performance.

The Powertrain

The current Xiaomi SU7 Ultra uses three electric motors to deliver a combined 1,526 hp and 1,306 lb-ft (1,770 Nm) of torque, giving it way more power than the 1,019 hp of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. There’s no word on whether the YU7 GT crossover will have the same extraordinary amount of power as the SU7 Ultra sedan, but it will almost certainly use a similar tri-motor system and punch out more than 1,000 horses.

If that’s the case, then we expect to see the YU7 GT knock off the Audi RS Q8 Performance as the fastest SUV to ever lap the ‘Ring. To do so, it’ll need to post a time of less than 7:36.698. Either way, Xiaomi looks intent on proving it belongs in the fast lane of performance SUVs.

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The Xiaomi YU7 may have only recently launched, but it’s already proving to be so popular that the company can’t keep up with demand. The situation has escalated to the point where the brand’s founder is recommending potential customers check out rival electric vehicles instead.

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Xiaomi unveiled its rival to the Tesla Model Y in June, and within 18 hours it had received roughly 240,000 orders. Given the extraordinary demand, new customers are being told they’ll need to wait an average of 56-59 weeks before taking delivery. While many may not have an issue with this, others have started to complain about the long waiting times.

Redirecting Demand

Writing on social media in response to the growing complaints, Xiaomi chief executive Lei Jun suggested shoppers in need of an EV urgently would be wise to consider other Chinese-made EVs. “If you need to buy a car quickly, other China-produced new energy vehicles are pretty good,” he wrote. Among Jun’s recommendations were the Xpeng G7, Li Auto i8 and, perhaps surprisingly, the Tesla Model Y, the electric SUV the YU7 is gunning for.

Yet Jun seemed to be perfectly fine with potential customers choosing Elon Musk‘s product instead: “The Model Y is a great car, and Tesla also announced a number of promotions yesterday, so you might want to consider it,” he quipped.

Why Is It So Popular?

The extraordinary demand being experienced for the YU7 is understandable given the attractive design and all of the features it packs into an incredibly competitive price. The entry-level Standard variant starts at 253,500 yuan or $35,300 and has an 800-volt architecture, which allows it to charge to 80 percent in just 13 minutes. It can also travel 519 miles (835 km) on a charge and is powered by a 315 hp motor.

For those wanting more performance, Xiaomi offers two upgraded versions. The Pro, which is priced from 279,900 yuan (around $39,000), comes with dual motors delivering a combined 489 horsepower. At the top of the range sits the Max version, which pairs a 101.7 kWh NMC battery with 681 hp. Despite the boost in specs, it remains competitively priced at 329,900 yuan, or roughly $46,000.

At the moment, Xiaomi’s EVs are only available in China, but the company is preparing for a global rollout. When that happens, it’ll be stepping into a much broader ring, aiming squarely at Tesla and other major automakers across international markets.