Xiaomi has unveiled the SkyNomad N90 Max SUV in China, featuring a seven-seat configuration, a flat cabin floor, and an impressive combined range of up to 1,705km. Constructed on …
1/10Bold Move in SUVs: Xiaomi debuted the SkyNomad SUV series on Thursday, expanding its EV range into the larger family vehicle category. This strategy aims to enhance sales in China’s competitive automotive market in anticipation of a European launch next year. The SkyNomad is branded as an “intelligent, adaptable, spacious SUV,” distinguishing it from the SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV, which prioritize driving performance over cabin space.
2/10Pressure to Drive Sales: This launch follows Xiaomi’s efforts to increase deliveries after the first half of EV sales amounted to only about one-third of its annual goal. Demand in the Chinese automotive market has waned due to a sluggish economy. The EV sector has become a major revenue contributor for Xiaomi over the last two years, with the SkyNomad marking its entry into the family-oriented SUV arena.
3/10Introducing Two Variants: Xiaomi revealed two models: the seven-seat SkyNomad N90 Max and the five-seat SkyNomad N70 Max featuring all-wheel drive. Both vehicles are built on Xiaomi’s new Kunlun platform, designed specifically for larger SUVs with versatile interiors. The N90 Max is priced at 299,900 yuan (approximately $44,400), while the N70 Max starts at 259,900 yuan. Pre-orders commenced Thursday, with deliveries slated for September.
4/10Designed for Space: The Kunlun platform emphasizes cabin space, allowing the SkyNomad to feature a level floor from the front to the rear. The N90 Max measures 5,285mm in length, 1,998mm in width, and 1,825mm in height, resting on a 3,080mm wheelbase. The N70 Max is more compact, measuring 4,960mm long with a 2,950mm wheelbase. Xiaomi states that narrower wheel arches create additional cabin space.
5/10Extended Range Capability: The N90 Max combines a 76kWh battery with a 1.5-litre turbocharged range extender and a 60-litre fuel tank, offering a collective range of up to 1,705km. This extended-range electric vehicle primarily operates on electric power, utilizing a petrol engine as a generator to recharge the battery. The N70 Max can provide up to 505km on electric power alone.
6/10Spacious Interior: Xiaomi characterizes the N90 Max as “a mobile house.” The vehicle accommodates seven people with 2,760mm of total occupant space, second-row legroom reaching up to 1,550mm. The cargo area boasts a capacity of 1,831 litres with the seats down, offering room for up to 24 suitcases in its maximum storage form. Adjustable sliding rails allow owners to configure seats into a lounge, office, bed, or full cargo arrangement.
7/10Insights from Lei Jun: At the launch event, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun highlighted the reasoning behind the seven-seat arrangement. “Six seats are insufficient for families… If we consider a vehicle as a house, we can arrange our space and personalize it as we like,” he stated. Xiaomi aims to attract both individual customers and families seeking a practical, long-range SUV beyond its current sedan and sporty SUV offerings.
8/10Performance and Construction: The N90 Max features dual-motor all-wheel drive, generating a peak power of 310kW, along with double-wishbone front suspension and adjustable air suspension for enhanced handling. Despite its length of over 5.2 metres, it achieves a turning radius of merely 5.95 metres. The body comprises 90.4% high-strength steel and aluminum, incorporating 2,200 MPa ultra-high-strength steel at critical structural points.
9/10Comprehensive Safety Features: Standard safety equipment includes a total of 12 airbags, 39 anti-pinch protection locations, and triple-redundant door systems. Emergency tailgate handles allow third-row passengers to exit without navigating through the trunk. Xiaomi’s Armor Scale Battery is equipped with 18 structural protection layers and thermal safety features, engineered to avoid leaks, fires, or explosions, even after an impact or thermal event.
10/10Advanced Technology and European Expansion: The interior features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, six connected displays, a 25-speaker audio system, and a customizable head-up display. Xiaomi’s Hyper XiaoAi assistant can control seat configurations, lighting, and climate via voice commands. The comprehensive driver-assistance system incorporates LiDAR, 4D millimetre-wave radar, and a 700 TOPS computing platform. The SkyNomad is positioned to spearhead Xiaomi’s initial venture into the European market next year.
