On October 13, the Chengdu police in Sichuan issued a statement regarding the fire incident involving the Xiaomi SU7 that circulated online.
The statement reads: At approximately 3:18 AM on October 13, a traffic accident occurred on the southern section of Tianfu Avenue in our city. Upon receiving the report, public security, fire, and medical rescue departments quickly arrived at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the individual, Deng (male, 31 years old), was driving a small sedan with the license plate number Chuan AC9, traveling southbound on Tianfu Avenue. Upon entering the southern section of Tianfu Avenue after passing the Tianfu Fifth Street intersection, his vehicle collided with another small sedan, driven by Li (license plate Chuan AA3), which was traveling in the same direction. The vehicle then crossed the central green belt of the road and caught fire. The accident resulted in the death of driver Deng, and both involved vehicles were damaged to varying degrees. Tests showed that Deng was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The investigation is ongoing.
This morning, several internet users posted online that a serious traffic accident occurred early on October 13 on the Ren Shou Shigao section of Tianfu Avenue in Chengdu, Sichuan. From the videos that surfaced online, a Xiaomi SU7 collided at high speed with the central green belt of the road and then caught fire. According to eyewitnesses, the fire was under control by firefighters around 3:30 AM, but the driver could not be rescued.
It is understood that the vehicle involved in the accident was the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, a high-performance version of the Xiaomi SU7. The new model was launched on February 27 this year with a price of 529,900 yuan. As a high-performance version of the Xiaomi SU7, the SU7 Ultra comes with a variety of optional features, including a carbon fiber dual air-duct front hood, 21 carbon fiber components, 21-inch U-shaped forged wheels, exterior mirrors, decals, and wheel arch decorations. The new vehicle stands out with its exceptional performance, featuring a dual V8 + V6 triple-motor all-wheel-drive system, producing a maximum horsepower of 1548PS, a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 1.98 seconds, and a top speed of 350 km/h.
Since its launch, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra quickly gained market popularity. Sales data shows that within 2 hours of its release, more than 10,000 pre-orders were made. By February 28, pre-orders for the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra had exceeded 15,000, surpassing the target of 10,000 units for the year ahead of schedule.
