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Xiaomi YU7 GT claims Nurburgring SUV record; beats Audi RS Q8 - The Supercar Blog
The Xiaomi YU7 GT has become the fastest SUV to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The electric SUV from China beat the Audi RS Q8 to claim the SUV lap record. The Xiaomi YU7 GT completed a lap of the ‘Ring in 7 min 34.93 seconds, 1.76 seconds quicker than the RS Q8’s time of 7 […] The post Xiaomi YU7 GT claims Nurburgring SUV record; beats Audi RS Q8 appeared first on The Supercar Blog.
The YU7 GT electric SUV from the Chinese company Xiaomi overcame the Nuremburgring circuit in 7 minutes 34.93 seconds. The official premiere of the car will take place on May 21.
Green Hell rarely forgives casting mistakes. However, the Nürburgring circuit has just bend its knee against the last baby of a brand that, three years ago, only designed scooters and smartphones. Without a drum or trumpet, the Chinese firm has landed on the most demanding track in the world, settled down at the wheel, and has taken the bet. The automobile industry of the Old Continent observes, a little confused, this demonstration of strength …
The Chinese manufacturers are looking for recognition. If, in their own country, their vehicles do not suffer from a lack of image, in Europe, it is necessary to build a premium and efficient image. By signing a record on the Nürburgring, the top place of the automobile in Germany, Xiaomi tries to gain a brand image and dethrone the passage of a German SUV. A Chinese record on a German circuit This is likely to hurt the image of European manufac…
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