Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has already made waves globally since it entered the automotive market with its all-electric SU7 sport sedan. Last year, a prototype of the four-door all-electric EV set a Nürburgring lap record with a time of 06:22.091. Now, the company is extending that momentum into the digital performance world with the debut of its Vision GT concept.
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, the Vision GT was developed for the Vision Gran Turismo program founded by Kazunori Yamauchi. Xiaomi becomes the 36th manufacturer to participate, and the first Chinese brand as well as the first major technology company to enter the program. The SU7 Ultra joined Gran Turismo 7, back in January this year, becoming the first Chinese production vehicle to appear in the franchise.
As for the Vision GT, it will exist exclusively in digital form. Xiaomi is using it as a platform to test aerodynamic and design ideas without production constraints. Teams in Beijing, Shanghai, and Munich collaborated on the project.
Engineers modeled airflow, downforce, and drag to ensure the concept reflects realistic vehicle dynamics inside the simulator. Xiaomi describes the design as “sculpted by the wind,” referencing the aerodynamic development process. The exaggerated proportions include a substantial S-Duct, a pronounced tailfin, and gullwing doors that open to a full glass canopy.
At the rear, an Active Wake Control System uses a matrix of micro perforations around the halo-shaped taillight to manage turbulent airflow in real time. Unlike traditional active spoilers, the system preserves clean surfaces while adjusting airflow dynamically. The Accretion Rims feature a vortex-shaped wheel cover that remains stationary via a magnetic system while the wheel rotates beneath it, reducing drag caused by rotating surfaces.
Inside, a wrap-around dashboard integrates a pillar-to-pillar digital display, digital mirrors, and a compact cockpit configured with two bucket seats, racing harnesses, and an infinitely shaped steer-by-wire wheel. Xiaomi Pulse and Xiaomi HyperVision, built on Hyper OS and powered by XiaoAi AI Assistant and the MiMo foundational model, connect the vehicle to the broader Human x Car x Home ecosystem.
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“The overall design maintains its simplicity while revealing an indescribably sleek. What impressed me most was how Xiaomi resolved the contradiction between low drag and high downforce. When I saw their complete solutions, I was truly amazed. I believe this car will become a role model for this era." - Kazunori Yamauchi, Producer of the Gran Turismo series.
The Chinese automotive sector is no stranger to top-tier performance with 3,000+ horsepower hypercars. Companies such as NIO, Denza, and BYD have established strong credibility in the EV space. As for Xiaomi, while the SU7 and YU7 crossover serve the mainstream market, the Vision GT is a sign of the brand’s first visible move toward the supercar and hypercar arena.
New age automakers may not carry the heritage or pedigree of legacy autos, but the pace of innovation coming from this segment is hard to ignore. These companies often operate with greater agility, bringing new technologies to market faster and with fewer structural constraints. If a concept fails, the impact is more contained. However, if it succeeds, the underlying technology often spreads across the broader industry.
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