Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital have forged a groundbreaking partnership, announced at the Gran Turismo World Series 2025’s Round One. Under this collaboration, Xiaomi’s flagship high-performance electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, will make its debut in the globally renowned racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7, available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This marks the first Xiaomi model to be featured in the franchise. Gran Turismo is celebrated as one of the world’s most authentic driving simulators, with engineering parameters closely mirroring real-world performance. Its impact extends beyond gaming, driving innovation in vehicle dynamics and safety while uniting automotive enthusiasts worldwide. The inclusion of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra underscores the growing prominence of smart high-performance electric vehicles in the automotive industry. In May 2025, Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo’s creator, visited Xiaomi’s headquarters in Beijing. During his visit, Yamauchi test-drove the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and toured Xiaomi’s EV manufacturing facility in Yizhuang. Yamauchi expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to begin this collaboration with Xiaomi. The Chinese automotive sector has experienced rapid growth, and Xiaomi, as a new player in the automotive industry, has already produced an exceptional vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7, as part of its comprehensive smart ecosystem, which encompasses smartphones, wearables, and home appliances. “Moreover, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype has set new performance benchmarks at the Nürburgring. Witnessing these achievements, I am deeply impressed by Xiaomi’s courage, curiosity, passion, and unwavering commitment to achieving such milestones. This spirit aligns closely with Gran Turismo and Polyphony Digital’s philosophy.” Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, shared his thoughts, stating, “We are deeply inspired by Mr. Yamauchi’s visionary philosophy of building a better society through technology. This vision aligns perfectly with Xiaomi’s mission to provide accessible and innovative technology to everyone in the world. Our shared values paved the way for this collaboration.” “Gran Turismo’s global reputation for uncompromising quality and experience makes us particularly proud to have the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra included. We look forward to introducing more Gran Turismo players and automotive enthusiasts to the capabilities of high-performance smart electric vehicles like ours,” Lei Jun added. At the partnership announcement event, Yamauchi emphasized the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra as a standout in the smart electric vehicle segment, noting that its competitive performance at the Nürburgring Nordschleife demonstrates 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 electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7. The top-of-the-line Xiaomi SU7 Ultra boasts proprietary innovations, including Xiaomi’s HyperEngine V8s – a self-developed tri-motor configuration system. With a combined power output of