From Smartphones to Hypercars: Xiaomi Unveils Vision Gran Turismo EV

Key Points

• Xiaomi debuts the Vision Gran Turismo, its first hypercar concept, for Gran Turismo series.
• Design emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency, integrated AI, and a "Sofa Racer" cockpit layout.
• A full-size model is displayed at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

From Smartphones to the Virtual Grid
Five years back, Xiaomi was mostly known for budget smartphones and smart home gear. Now, the brand is setting Nürburgring lap times with the SU7 Ultra, and aiming for bigger numbers on the global stage.

With the SU7 already in Gran Turismo 7, Xiaomi is taking things further. The brand just revealed the Vision Gran Turismo, its first hypercar concept built from the ground up for the Vision Gran Turismo series.

Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind Gran Turismo, invited Xiaomi to join the project. That puts Xiaomi in rare company as the first Chinese brand in a lineup usually filled by names like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. 

Sculpted by Wind, Powered by Code
Xiaomi calls the Vision Gran Turismo a pure electric hypercar shaped by the wind. The main focus is a teardrop cockpit, seemingly floating inside a body that’s been carved out by airflow channels and hollowed sections.

Instead of tacking on wings or flashy aero bits, Xiaomi’s designers built the aerodynamics right into the car’s shape. The cross headlights aren’t just for show – they help guide airflow. The halo taillight sits inside a big rear air outlet. Underneath, you’ll find ducts and channels working with an Active Wake Control System and unique ‘accretion’ rims. 

On paper, the numbers stack up well for a virtual hypercar: 0.29 drag coefficient, -1.2 downforce, and a 4.1 aero efficiency score, all dialed in through simulation. Xiaomi’s design head, Tianyuan Li, says the aim was to find the sweet spot between low drag for speed and enough downforce for stability in corners. Even Yamauchi pointed out how Xiaomi managed to balance those two goals.

Step inside and you’ll find what Xiaomi calls the “Sofa Racer” layout. The dash, seats, and doors all flow together, wrapping the driver in a cocoon. The car links up with Xiaomi’s AI systems, including the MiMo model, so it can interact with you through light, sound, and touch. It’s all part of Xiaomi’s push to connect cars, people, and homes into one ecosystem.

It’s On Display Right Now in Spain
Like other Vision Gran Turismo projects, the Xiaomi Vision GT is currently destined for the digital circuits of Gran Turismo. Players will be able to experience it in-game, continuing Xiaomi’s growing relationship with the franchise.

But the Vision Gran Turismo isn’t just a digital model anymore. There’s a full-size version currently on display at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. That’s a move we’ve seen before – other VGT concepts have made the jump from screen to show floor (or race track). 

Will Xiaomi actually build a road-going hypercar? That’s still up in the air. The company is busy growing its EV lineup and dealing with the challenges that come with it. But given what we’ve seen from their Nürburgring runs and global plans, the Vision GT might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.