IT Home(IT之家) May 20th news, Xiaomi Auto officially released Xiaomi Auto Q&A with Users (Issue 242) tonight, addressing relevant questions about the upcoming Xiaomi YU7 GT and Xiaomi Auto OTA, among other issues.

IT Home has compiled the following:

Why is the Xiaomi YU7 GT racing the Nürburgring? Which version of the YU7 GT achieved the fastest SUV record on the Nürburgring?

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the best proving ground globally for validating cornering performance and extreme stability, with a surface full of undulations and bumps, such as high-speed ramps and continuous jumps, which amplify every issue in vehicle driving. The YU7 GT's lap time performance is excellent, but this is not the ultimate goal of the YU7 GT's continuous refinement on the Nürburgring; rather, it is one of the benefits gained from ongoing testing.

Racing the Nürburgring is to verify the vehicle's stability in various extreme environments and refine its cornering performance. to achieve the driving experience of "solid chassis, high-quality texture, fast and stable in corners," allowing every driver to enjoy the joy of driving during long trips and to be more at ease in daily driving scenarios.

The Xiaomi YU7 GT, which broke the Nürburgring production electric car lap record this time, has selected the "Track Professional Suite" , including semi-slick tires in sizes of 265mm front and 325mm rear, and a widened rear wheel arch that meets standards. At the same time, we made safety modifications in the cabin as requested by the Nürburgring, including a full cage roll cage, racing bucket seats, and six-point safety belts, and removed some interior parts to balance the weight added by the roll cage. It is a production car that has passed the official Nürburgring certification test .

With such powerful performance, how does the YU7 GT achieve a range of 705km?

Indeed, an SUV with 1000 horsepower and standard 265mm front / 295mm rear wide tires poses a significant challenge to fuel consumption. The YU7 GT is positioned as a "sports car-grade SUV suitable for long-distance travel," and we have equipped it with Xiaomi's latest electric drive system, which excels in both power and efficiency, achieving both "1000 horsepower" and "705km CLTC range."

YU7 GT debuts the new Xiaomi super motor "V8s EVO", paired with the front-wheel drive motor of V6s Plus, achieving dual-motor power output of 1003 horsepower. The V8s EVO super motor delivers further improvements in power and efficiency compared to the V8s, with a 5.9% power increase and an efficiency of up to 98.38%, achieving comprehensive energy consumption optimization. We will provide detailed explanations at the launch event. Stay tuned.

Additionally, the YU7 GT is equipped with a standard 101.7kWh ternary lithium battery, a 897V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, and a 5.2C charging rate, which lays a solid foundation for its outstanding range and charging capabilities, enabling it to achieve a CLTC 705km long-range performance while possessing over 1,000 horsepower.

More information will be shared with everyone at the launch on May 21st at 19:00. Stay tuned.

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

Most vehicles are equipped with an "open differential" on the drive axle to allow the left and right drive wheels to rotate at different speeds when turning. However, the drawback is that when one drive wheel is on a slippery surface or loses grip due to being lifted, power is distributed to that low-grip wheel, causing the high-grip wheel to lose power, making it easy for the vehicle to get stuck in slippery or complex road conditions and difficult to escape. On tracks or in extreme driving conditions, it also performs poorly. The limited-slip differential effectively solves this drawback by incorporating a multi-plate clutch system into the differential. When it detects that one drive wheel is slipping, it locks the clutch, transferring power to the other side with grip, thus achieving better escape ability in slippery and complex road conditions, as well as superior handling in corners.

The YU7 GT is equipped with an eLSD electronic limited-slip differential, capable of achieving millisecond-level "intelligent limitation of the rear axle's left and right wheel speed difference." On slippery surfaces, it can quickly identify wheel slip and distribute power to the wheel with greater grip, offering better off-road escape capabilities.

When enjoying driving pleasure through continuous corners, more power can be allocated to the outside wheels, allowing for more precise alignment with the "corner center," resulting in faster cornering and more stable handling. For the outstanding performance of YU7 GT on the Nürburgring, it is truly indispensable; when the vehicle is driving on a road with different grip levels on the left and right sides, it can achieve quicker and smoother acceleration, confidently handling slippery conditions.

Limited-slip differentials are usually standard or optional in high-performance car series, such as high-performance models from German car brands. They can better handle powerful power output, making the driving both fast and stable. For more information about eLSD, please stay tuned to the launch event on May 21st at 19:00.

Is YU7 GT suitable for off-road scenarios?

YU7 GT is positioned as a "sports SUV suitable for long-distance travel," not a "hard-core off-road vehicle." However, YU7 GT is equipped with "thousand-horsepower power," "closed-loop dual-tube air springs," and "eLSD electronic limited-slip differential," providing excellent performance in slippery and complex road conditions, meeting most scenarios of long-distance self-driving trips.

YU7 GT is equipped with a closed-loop dual-chamber air spring, offering a maximum ground clearance of 219mm, providing excellent off-road capability.

eLSD Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), capable of detecting wheel slip at millisecond level and distributing power to the wheel with better grip, enhancing performance on slippery surfaces.

YU7 GT is also equipped with a "Scratch-Resistant Bottom Beam" and "Armor Coating," which can effectively reduce the likelihood of scraping and minimize damage to the battery pack caused by scraping.

However, we must remind everyone: Before navigating any complex terrain, please observe cautiously, reduce speed, and prioritize safety.

I see other users have already upgraded, why haven't I received mine?

To ensure every user enjoys a stable and safe upgrade experience, each OTA upgrade adopts a steady, vehicle-type and batch-based rollout strategy. The 1.16 version for SU7, YU7, and the new generation SU7 is currently being rolled out gradually. Please be patient if you haven't received it yet.

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

The Xiaomi HyperOS 1.16.2 version is an further optimization based on the previous Xiaomi HyperOS 1.16.0 version. Users who have already upgraded to 1.16.0 are also recommended to continue upgrading to Xiaomi HyperOS 1.16.2. This not only keeps your device updated with the latest system, but also allows you to enjoy the optimizations we've made in system stability and smoothness, making your daily interactions smoother and more reliable.

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