After the launch of Xiaomi SU7, Geely’s response was the fastest. Geely Galaxy E8 introduced more discounts, followed by Jike 007, which is very similar to Xiaomi SU7 in positioning and pricing, releasing a new rear-wheel drive enhanced version on April 1st, priced at 20.99 million yuan, 6,000 yuan (830$) cheaper than the standard version of Xiaomi SU7 priced at 21.59 million yuan.
So, the question is, as both are electric cars, one with a huge flow of traffic and the other a strong representative of the new car-making forces. If we ignore factors such as brand and online traffic, and only measure the products themselves in terms of “three electric”, configuration, intelligence, etc., how should these two cars be chosen? Appearance: “Mi Porsche”, “Porsche Mi” VS Technology Original Firstly, it must be admitted that the design of the Xiaomi SU7 is indeed beautiful, with vertical and horizontal proportions that are very appropriate, without the “silly high” feeling of previous electric cars. The wide body shapes at the front and back, as well as the distinctive “frog” front face, are very suitable to be the first car for young people.
However, it is difficult to say how many of these successful design elements are original to Xiaomi’s car. Even the top-of-the-line 21-inch wheels are directly borrowed from Porsche’s RS Spyder style. The title of “Mi Porsche” or “Porsche Mi” is not without reason. But driving this car on the road, there may be some pressure, and I think some people share the same thoughts as me.
Compared to others, the appearance of the Extreme Krypton 007 is more original, as if it has no tradition of “borrowing”. The design ability of Extreme Krypton itself is excellent. The two raised lines on the front hood of Extreme Krypton 007 enhance the sense of power without any trace of imitation. The proportions and lines of the body are perfect, and the 90-inch “Stargate” interactive LED screen on the front face is very eye-catching. Not choosing to install it may reduce the sense of technology, but it does not affect the overall beauty too much.
In terms of dimensions, the Xiaomi SU7 measures 4997x1963x1455mm with a wheelbase of 3000mm. The Krypton 007 is slightly smaller at 4865x1900x1450mm with a wheelbase of 2928mm. Despite being smaller, the interior space is similar, especially in the rear headroom. The SU7’s rear headroom is not spacious due to its sleek design, while the Krypton 007 has an additional fold line in the C-pillar, resulting in better rear space performance. Cockpit: Xiaomi SU7 slightly better The interior design of the Xiaomi SU7 is in line with the current mainstream style, featuring a 7.1-inch flip-up LCD instrument panel, a 16.1-inch 3K ultra-clear central control screen, and a 56-inch AR-HUD. However, Xiaomi has an advantage in terms of interaction and ecosystem. The new Xiaomi Pangpai OS system supports a flexible multitasking framework, allowing desktop applications to be freely dragged, resized, and automatically adapted to various devices. The industry’s first five-seat five-audio zone interaction function supports stable collaboration among multiple devices, with almost all operations controllable by the “Xiao Ai” voice assistant, and core functions supporting offline use.
The top-notch Qualcomm 8295 chip in the car guarantees excellent performance and smooth operation. The focus, however, is on Xiaomi’s Pangp OS ecosystem, which integrates “people, cars, and homes”. In the video demonstration at the launch of Xiaomi SU7, you can give instructions to the car from home through Xiao Ai, preheating the air conditioning; in the car system, you can control Xiaomi’s smart home devices, such as the Xiaomi smart doorbell’s video displayed directly on the car screen. If you happen to be a Xiaomi phone user, as long as the car system and phone are logged into the same Xiaomi account, the phone will seamlessly connect to the car when you enter it, and commonly used phone apps can be directly mirrored onto the car screen. For Apple users, Xiaomi SU7 also supports wireless Carplay and iPad.
The interior of the Extreme Krypton 007 is designed in a minimalist tech style, with luxurious materials adding to the sense of luxury. The car’s interior interaction is composed of a LCD instrument panel, a 15.05-inch large screen, and a 35.5-inch HUD. The resolution of the central screen reaches 2.5K, with a built-in Qualcomm 8295 chip for fast interaction speed and application response. The large screen supports electric adjustment in three directions: towards the main driver, towards the center, and towards the co-driver, hence it is called the sunflower screen.
In terms of overall interactive experience, Xiaomi SU7 outshines Jike 007 with better smartphone connectivity, powerful ecosystem, and integrated concept of “people, cars, and home”. Especially for those who already own a lot of Xiaomi smart home products, Xiaomi SU7 feels like a more expensive, larger new member of the Xiaomi ecosystem. However, Jike 007’s performance is also good, with top-notch hardware and interaction at the forefront. The entry-level model is equipped with AR-HUD head-up display, seat ventilation, heating, and massage, which is a bit exaggerated. Smart driving: Jike 007 enhanced version wins back some ground.
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the Jike 007 Enhanced Edition outperforms the Xiaomi SU7 Standard Edition in both hardware and functionality. Although CEO Lei Jun said that all models of the Xiaomi SU7 series use the NVIDIA Orin smart driving solution, the standard version model’s chip comes from the Orin N platform with only 84 TOPS of computing power. Without the laser radar sensor, the Jike 007 Enhanced Edition can achieve advanced intelligent driving functions such as high-speed NOA, automatic entry and exit of ramps, and signal recognition. To have these features on the Xiaomi SU7, one needs to upgrade to the Pro version priced at 245,900 yuan (33990$). In terms of “three electric” and power systems, the Xiaomi SU7 Standard Edition and the Jike 007 Enhanced Edition are comparable. Both use rear-mounted single-motor drive systems. Although the Jike 007 has a higher motor power of 90kW, there is no significant difference in torque. With a lighter curb weight of 170kg, the Xiaomi SU7 actually has a better official acceleration time per hundred kilometers.
In terms of battery life, both use lithium iron phosphate batteries with a total energy difference of only 1.4kWh. The difference in CLTC driving range is only 12km. Whether the actual range is discounted by 70% or 80%, the overall battery energy difference between the two will not be significant. Summary: Are you more confused now? In terms of performance and configuration, it’s really hard to distinguish between the Xiaomi SU7 and the Extreme 007 Enhanced Edition. If you are a loyal Xiaomi fan and have confidence in their products, spending over 200,000 to support the SU7 is not unreasonable. Aside from receiving attention from all aspects, there are also some novel driving experiences, such as a variety of interesting paid accessories like flashlights, walkie-talkies, and fragrances, which are not too expensive. If you are skeptical about the first car from a new brand, then it’s safer to choose the Extreme 007 Enhanced Edition. This car is a mature product from Extreme, with impeccable performance in all aspects.