During the opening of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025, Polyphony Digital has announced a historic partnership with Xiaomi, confirming that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be officially included in the game Gran Turismo 7. This event marks the first time in the series' history that a Chinese car has been introduced, highlighting the growing weight of the Chinese automotive industry in the high-performance vehicle sector.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the first Chinese car on Gran Turismo (7)
The inclusion of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in Gran Turismo 7 is not just a symbolic event, but a recognition of Xiaomi Auto's engineering and technological capabilities. The collaboration between Polyphony Digital and Xiaomi was born after Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi visited China to meet with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and company management. During the trip, Yamauchi personally tested the SU7 Ultra on the track and was impressed by its extraordinary performance.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, designed to challenge the best electric sports vehicles, also proved its worth on the Nürburgring, setting competitive lap times and highlighting the Chinese company's build quality and advanced technology.
Equipped with high-performance electric motors, advanced aerodynamics, and a chassis designed for maximum stability and speed, the SU7 Ultra is a car that aims to combine innovation and performance. Polyphony Digital has worked hard to faithfully replicate the SU7 Ultra driving experience in the game, working closely with Xiaomi Auto to ensure a realistic simulation of its dynamic characteristics.
According to Yamauchi, the SU7 Ultra performs surprisingly well in the global electric vehicle landscape, demonstrating that Xiaomi Auto has the expertise to compete with historic motorsport brands.
During the official announcement, Lei Jun expressed great enthusiasm for the collaboration with Gran Turismo, noting that Xiaomi has always sought to improve the quality of life through technology. The inclusion of the SU7 Ultra in the game is another step forward for Xiaomi Auto, which is rapidly emerging as a leading brand in the luxury and performance electric vehicle sector.
The relationship between Gran Turismo and Xiaomi is set to continue, with plans to create the Xiaomi VISION GRAN TURISMO, a digital concept car that could further expand Xiaomi’s role in the world of virtual motorsports.
