1st August 2026 – (Beijing) Xiaomi is pushing deeper into the automotive mainstream with a duo of family SUVs dubbed Skynomad N70 and N90, signalling an assault on the luxury class dominated by the Range Rover. Known for the Taycan‑inspired SU7 saloon and the sporty YU7 crossover, the Chinese tech giant now turns its attention to high‑riding comfort and space, with European and UK entry targeted within the next couple of years and a hard stop of 2028.
The two models are closely related, differentiated chiefly by length and seating. The N70 measures just under five metres and carries two rows; the N90 stretches roughly 300mm further to accommodate three rows. Their proportions square up neatly to the current Range Rover, and the exterior telegraphs that intent with a tall, upright stance and clean surfacing that nods to Europe’s flagship SUVs, drawing inevitable comparisons with the Rolls‑Royce Cullinan. Signature horizontal running lamps tie the Skynomads back to Xiaomi’s existing design language.
Cabin configuration sits at the heart of the brief. The N90 adopts a 2‑2‑3 layout, while the N70 keeps to two rows, but both employ highly modular seating that can swivel 180 degrees and pair with optional tables and other “furniture”. The N70’s second row can slide deep into the luggage bay to create limousine‑like rear legroom, albeit at the expense of boot space. In contrast to the class trend for wall‑to‑wall displays, Xiaomi specifies an 8.8‑inch driver’s screen, a 16.1‑inch central touchscreen and a sizeable 20‑inch head‑up display intended to serve as the primary driver interface; second‑row passengers gain a fold‑down 21‑inch screen. A movable centre console replaces the fixed, bulky units common elsewhere, opening up stowage and walk‑through space between the front seats.
Positioned against rivals such as the Zeekr 9X and Li Auto L9, the Skynomads are pitched to be more affordable and accessible, reflecting a cooler domestic economy and a push for broader appeal. Powertrain strategy underscores that pragmatism: these are Xiaomi’s first hybrids, built around a small, efficient 1.5‑litre four‑cylinder acting as a generator for single‑ or dual‑motor drive systems. Output figures vary by variant; the twin‑motor setup delivers up to 415bhp and a 0–62mph time of 5.5 seconds—deliberately conservative, Xiaomi says, in favour of range and efficiency.
Battery options span 76kWh and 58kWh packs. On the CLTC cycle the N70 claims up to 313 miles on electric power alone, translating to roughly 250 miles under the stricter WLTP procedure. Once depleted, the petrol engine assumes generator duties, with Xiaomi indicating around 45mpg on China’s test cycle for extended journeys.
While the brand has yet to fix a European on‑sale date, demand at home for Xiaomi’s current models has been strong, and the Skynomad twins enter a fiercely contested segment where established Chinese marques already hold significant share. In Europe, their blend of flexible packaging, pared‑back tech and series‑hybrid efficiency could carve out space against pricier incumbents such as the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90, as well as value‑driven competitors like the Chery Tiggo 9 and the forthcoming seven‑seat Jaecoo 9.