Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital has officially announced a landmark partnership during Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025. Through this collaboration, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the flagship high performance luxury EV from Xiaomi, will make its debut in the globally renowned racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This marks the first time a Xiaomi vehicle will be featured in the iconic franchise.

Gran Turismo is widely recognized as one of the world’s most authentic driving simulators, with engineering parameters that closely mirror real-world performance. Its influence goes beyond gaming — driving innovation in vehicle dynamics and safety, while bringing automotive enthusiasts together worldwide. The inclusion of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra highlights the growing prominence of smart, high-performance electric vehicles in the automotive industry.

In May 2025, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi met with Xiaomi Group Founder, Chairman, and CEO Lei Jun in Beijing. During his visit, Yamauchi took an immersive test drive of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and toured Xiaomi’s EV factory in Yizhuang.

“We are delighted to begin this partnership with Xiaomi. 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 realizing such milestones. This spirit resonates profoundly with Gran Turismo and Polyphony Digital’s philosophy, “ shares Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of  Gran Turismo.

Meanwhile, Lei Jun, Xiaomi Group Founder, Chairman, and CEO, 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 honored 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.”

At the partnership announcement event, Yamauchi highlighted the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra as a standout in the smart EV segment, emphasizing that its impressive performance at the Nürburgring Nordschleife showcases Xiaomi EV’s formidable engineering capabilities.

Xiaomi, a global technology leader, completed its “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem in 2024 with the launch of its first smart EV, the Xiaomi SU7. The flagship Xiaomi SU7 Ultra features proprietary innovations, including Xiaomi’s HyperEngine V8s with 27,200 rpm, 578 PS, and 635 N·m, a self-developed tri-motor configuration. Boasting 1,548 PS, a top speed exceeding 350 km/h, and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 1.98 seconds, the SU7 Ultra holds multiple track records for four-door vehicles.

Engineered with up to 21 carbon fiber components covering 5.5 square meters to optimize weight distribution and craftsmanship, its design seamlessly blends dynamic performance with luxury elegance. Xiaomi EV’s research and development team rigorously tests advanced technologies such as torque vectoring and adaptive damping at circuits including the Nürburgring Nordschleife, ensuring real-world safety and handling excellence translate directly to the driving experience.

To deliver world-class products with outstanding performance and safety, Xiaomi EV’s research and development team conducts extensive on-site development at legendary circuits like the Nürburgring. Through relentless track validation and iterative refinement, vehicle dynamics are perfected. Technologies proven on professional racing circuits are systematically adapted for production, bringing true race-derived engineering to road vehicles.

Performance testing at world-renowned racing circuits serves as the ultimate proving ground for automotive brands to enhance technology and quality. Xiaomi EV believes that exceptional lap times represent more than raw speed; they embody technological excellence, uncompromising quality, and superior safety standards.

Zhoucan Ren, Chief Test Driver, Head of Vehicle Dynamics Development at Xiaomi EV explained: “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.”