Xiaomi and renowned video game developer Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., today announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will launch in the acclaimed racing simulation game Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 platforms, beginning January 29, 2026. The vehicle will debut as part of the upcoming “Update 1.67” patch, marking the brand’s first entry into the storied Gran Turismo franchise.
Following the update’s release at 2:00 PM, players worldwide will be able to experience the prowess of this high-performance luxury car on the game’s virtual tracks. As a benchmark in racing simulations, the Gran Turismo series is globally recognized for its hyper-realistic driving experience and stringent vehicle selection criteria. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra represents a new addition to the series’ curated vehicle lineup, following an official collaboration announcement made on June 7, 2025.
Kazunori Yamauchi, Producer of the Gran Turismo series, test-drove the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra on multiple occasions at locations including Beijing, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and Tsukuba Circuit. Xiaomi EV’s vehicle dynamics performance team traveled to Polyphony Digital’s studio in Fukuoka. Consequently,
they validated the final driving experience to ensure authenticity.
Xiaomi powers the SU7 Ultra with its in-house Dual V8s + V6s Hyper Tri-Motor system, delivering 1,548 horsepower and reaching 0–100 km/h in 1.98 seconds. The production version previously set a lap time of 7:04.957 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, breaking the record for electric executive vehicles. To celebrate the launch, Polyphony Digital will host a two-week official lap-time challenge on the historic Monza circuit in Gran Turismo 7. You can read more here.
