The third Xiaomi model was seen in China as a large EREV crossover codenamed N3. It is gearing up to compete with Huawei’s Aito M9 and Li Auto L9 SUVs.
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On November 20, spy images of a mysterious crossover leaked online in China. According to Chinese sources, the spotted car is the third model under the Xiaomi brand. According to the previously leaked Xiaomi product schedule, it will be launched in 2026.
More about the Xiaomi EREV crossover
The extended range Xiaomi N3 crossover was spotted in China with heavy camouflage. The spotted car has an inscription “D14” on the left front door. Previously, other Xiaomi models used a similar font and positioning for code numbers.
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The Xiaomi N3 has a high hood line, sleek A-pillars and a flat roofline. It has five-spoke wheels and small side mirrors. The rear of the spotted car looks voluminous, with plenty of room for the third-row seats. The N3 crossover uses test headlights. There are cameras in the front fenders. However, the spotted vehicle does not have a LiDAR sensor on the roof.
The previously leaked Xiaomi product schedule revealed that the N3 crossover will use the extended-range powertrain. There is no information about the specifications of the core components of this system. It seems that Xiaomi will have to use electric motors other than the in-house developed V6s and V8s, as these are designed for 800V high-voltage systems, while longer range models usually use the 400V system.
The Xiaomi N3 EREV crossover will use the rear wheel steering system. Other details about this SUV are yet to be revealed.
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It’s worth mentioning that range extenders have recently become popular in China, with Li Auto and Aito brands leading the way in this segment. From January to October 2024, Li Auto sold 393,257 units in China, and Aito sold 351,663 cars. Most of them have EREV powertrains. The Xiaomi brand SUV with an EREV powertrain will most likely become one of the segment leaders.
We remind you that Xiaomi produced more than 100,000 cars in 230 days. The annual sales target rose to 130,000 units. However, Xiaomi loses about 38,000 yuan (5,250 USD) per car. It will take Xiaomi more time to actually start making money from car sales.