Xiaomi has entered the range-extender SUV segment with the launch of its Pengcheng family, a four-model line-up that starts at 209,900 yuan (about $29,600) and stretches to a flagship with an electric pop-up roof. According to Chinese outlet DianDongBang, the series comprises the N70 Pro, N70 Max, N90 Max and N90 Max Explorer Edition, all built on the same Kunlun architecture and sharing a common chassis and powertrain.
The Pengcheng range joins Xiaomi's existing SU7 sedan and YU7 crossover, giving the brand coverage across sedans, urban SUVs and large SUVs. But the new series makes space its defining theme, from a flat cabin floor to the Explorer's loft-style elevating roof. Xiaomi's pitch, as reported by DianDongBang, is less about how big an SUV should be and more about how the interior volume can be used.
Flat-floor design and flexible interiors
The N70 Pro, priced at 209,900 yuan (about $29,600), is a mid-to-large five-seat EREV (range-extender electric vehicle) measuring 4,960mm long with a 2,950mm wheelbase. Its key feature is a flat floor with a tilt angle of just 2.95 degrees over a 2.58-metre length, plus five rails up to 1.56 metres that allow the second-row seats to slide 600mm. The design eliminates the traditional step between the rear seats and boot, turning the cabin into one continuous space.
With the second row in its normal position, rear legroom is 1,010mm, extending to 1,410mm when pushed fully back. Boot capacity is 1,203 litres, expanding to 2,425 litres with the second row folded. Optional front rotating seats allow configurations for tea breaks, playtime or first-class-style lounging. The cabin also features a cabinet-style centre console, a sliding centre island, 33 storage compartments, a 1,530mm-wide dashboard and 6.14 square metres of glass area. Soft-touch materials cover 95 percent of high-contact surfaces, and the interior is OEKO-TEX certified.
Powertrain and range
All Pengcheng models use Xiaomi's Kunlun super range-extender system with a large-battery strategy. The N70 Pro pairs a 52kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with front-wheel drive, delivering a CLTC pure-electric range of 351km and a combined range of 1,351km, with a 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds. The N70 Max upgrades to a 76kWh ternary lithium battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive, offering 505km of CLTC electric range and 1,461km combined, with a 0-100km/h sprint of 5.5 seconds. (CLTC figures are typically 15-20 percent more optimistic than WLTP; a 505km CLTC rating would be roughly 404-429km WLTP.)
Charging from 20 to 80 percent takes as little as 18 minutes on the N70 Max. The range extender accepts 92-octane petrol or higher, and servicing is needed only every three years or 30,000km after the first check-up. The N70 uses double-wishbone front suspension and an H-arm multi-link rear, with the Max adding five-mode adjustable air springs and continuously variable damping. The turning radius is 5.67 metres, and the 100-0km/h braking distance is 38.25 metres.
The N90 Max, a large seven-seat flagship, stretches 5,285mm with a 3,080mm wheelbase and uses a 2+2+3 layout. It offers zero-gravity seats in the first two rows, with an optional rotating front seat and table for a mobile meeting room. Third-row space is 890mm of legroom and 962mm of headroom, with an 180mm centre aisle. The car can hold seven occupants plus seven 20-inch suitcases, or two 700C road bikes without removing wheels. It features near-90-degree door opening and electric side steps. The N90 Max runs on a 76kWh battery, delivering 464km of CLTC electric range and 1,705km combined, with a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds.
The Explorer Edition adds an electric pop-up roof that creates a two-level loft interior, with a maximum headroom of 2,294mm and a second-floor activity area of 2,110mm by 985mm. The bed platform is 1,946mm long and supports up to 200kg. The second row can be converted into a flat bed in 30 seconds, measuring 1.87m by 1.24m, with ventilation and heating. The Explorer also includes a 30-inch projection screen, a floating bedside table and a 20-litre built-in wardrobe. Its powertrain matches the N90 Max, with a 462km CLTC electric range and 1,688km combined.
DianDongBang notes that the Explorer targets a niche audience of campers and mobile workers, and may not sell in large volumes, but serves as a showcase for Xiaomi's engineering. The Pengcheng series marks Xiaomi's formal move into the EREV SUV market, extending its product matrix from sedans and urban crossovers to family and outdoor lifestyles. Whether the product strength translates into sales will depend on owner feedback after deliveries begin.
