Video: Xiaomi Tries Mending the SU7 EV, Takes It to the Nurburgring for Testing

You do remember the SU7, right? It's not an SUV, despite its weird name, and it's a cheap proposal that's about the same size (and shape) as the Porsche Taycan, yet it only costs a fraction of its money. The model kicks off at just under $30k, making it a few thousand dollars cheaper than the Tesla Model 3, and it's quite punchy, even in the entry-level configuration.

The base model has a rear-mounted electric motor that generates 295 horses (299 ps/220 kW) and puts out 295 pound-foot (400 Nm) of torque. It takes only 5.3s to 62 mph (100 kph), and the upper variant drops that time to 2.8 seconds. It can top out at 165 mph or 265 kph and enjoys a total of 663 hp (627 ps/495 kW) and 618 pound-feet (Nm) of torque from its dual-motor setup.

How much do you think the upper specification costs? The equivalent of $41,500 in the People's Republic. However, despite looking good on paper (and visually – for a Chinese car), the Xiaomi SU7 has been off to a rough start. It may have flown off the shelves, but those who wanted a refund ended up regretting spending their hard-earned cash on one after presumably clicking the wrong button on the company's website.

The long wait times for deliveries were another setback, alongside the several crashes that have been recorded, with the latter being often blamed on the underdeveloped traction control system. Does this remind you of the Ford Mustang's infamous reputation for developing a mind of its own under throttle abuse? Well, let's just say Xiaomi is not the only company struggling at this game, as some of the biggest names in the car world are not far behind.

So, do you think the tech giant is doing anything to fix the SU7? A video recently posted online reveals that the answer is yes. The footage is a little over three minutes long and shows a wrapped EV doing some rounds at the Nurburgring. The man behind the cam states that Xiaomi tested the suspension and tires for a couple of weeks, and we hope those were not the only aspects assessed during the fast laps at the German racetrack. Others state the SU7 might be looking to set a record, so who knows what was happening here?

We don't know about you, but buying a car from a new player in the game is always tricky, which is why we wouldn't spend a cent on the SU7, not until the company proves its product is worth it. Guess it's a good thing it's unavailable outside the People's Republic.