Xiaomi Unveils Transformable Interior of First Model Under Sky Nomad Series

Xiaomi has revealed the first interior and profile details of the Sky Nomad, a full-size extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) SUV that marks the company's first departure from pure battery-electric models. The vehicle features a highly reconfigurable cabin designed to function as a "second home," incorporating rotating seats and a modular layout to compete in the increasingly crowded Chinese family SUV market. This launch is a strategic move to bolster Xiaomi's sales as the tech giant strives to meet its ambitious 550,000-unit delivery target for 2026.

Xiaomi’s debut model under the Sky Nomad series, internally codenamed N90, introduces a "living room" cabin concept that differentiates it from the company’s previous SU7 and YU7 models. The interior features front-row seats that rotate 180 degrees to face the second row, a sliding center armrest that converts into a "bar counter," and a floor-standing table that slots between seats. CEO Lei Jun positioned the Sky Nomad as an "intelligent, reconfigurable, large-space SUV" designed for commuting, working, and camping, contrasting it with the driver-centric focus of Xiaomi’s earlier sedans and crossovers. The exterior adopts a boxy, upright silhouette with a length exceeding 5.3 meters and a 3.1-meter wheelbase, accommodating both five- and seven-seat configurations.

Technically, the N90 is the first vehicle to utilize Xiaomi’s "Kunlun" architecture and represents the brand's entry into the EREV segment. It pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, acting strictly as a generator, with a battery pack exceeding 70 kWh supplied by Sunwoda (60%) and CALB (40%). This setup provides a pure-electric range of 400 to 500 kilometers under the CLTC cycle and supports dual-motor all-wheel drive. With an expected starting price of approximately 200,000 yuan ($29,400), the Sky Nomad is priced to compete directly with established EREV leaders like Li Auto and Huawei-backed Aito, which dominated the Chinese extended-range SUV sales charts in 2025.

The launch comes at a critical juncture for Xiaomi’s automotive unit as it faces pressure to accelerate deliveries to meet its 2026 goal. While June deliveries rose 36.5% year-over-year to 34,738 units, the company has only completed roughly 34% of its annual target in the first half of the year. The recovery in June was largely driven by the YU7 SUV following the introduction of a cheaper "Standard" variant, while the SU7 sedan saw a 12.1% annual decline during a generational transition. To reach its 550,000-unit objective, Xiaomi must achieve average monthly volumes of 60,000 units in the second half of 2026, making the successful rollout of the Sky Nomad essential to the brand's market expansion.