Xiaomi Kunlun N3 now available! Full-size range-extending SUV to hit the 9-series big-car market

A set of spy photos of Xiaomi's new car under camouflage recently emerged from inside the factory, and the full-size SUV with the internal code name “Kunlun N3” has quickly attracted a high degree of attention from the industry. It is reported that the car or will be named YU9, positioning directly referring to the Lixiang L9, AITO M9 and other 9 series of high-end flagship SUVs. relying on the 5.3-meter length, 3.1-meter wheelbase of the huge body, as well as millet, “people, cars, home, the whole ecological” system of the depth of the integration of the Kunlun N3 attempts to be in the fierce competition in the family travel market. The N3 tries to tear a hole in the highly competitive family transportation market.

Space and Layout: Fine polishing of the family scene, rejecting the “pseudo 7-seat” design

Kunlun N3 may adopt a three-row, six-seat/seven-seat layout, with independent seats in the second row, supporting 180° rotation, providing more possibilities for in-vehicle interaction. The third row of space is particularly eye-catching, headroom of 1.05 meters, even adults can ride comfortably, bidding farewell to the embarrassment of the “emergency third row”.
 

In terms of storage, the trunk can accommodate a 28-inch suitcase and a baby stroller at the same time, and there is a hidden folding toy box built under the second row of seats, which accurately hits the pain point of families with children.

What's more worth mentioning is that Kunlun N3 is equipped with Bosch rear-wheel steering system as standard in the whole system. Although it has a “big body” of 5.3 meters, the turning radius is only 5.8 meters, which is comparable to that of a compact sedan, and it greatly improves the adaptability of city roads and old neighborhoods.
 

Technical breakthrough: range-extending power against the shortcomings of pure electric power, creating an “all-around” travel program
 

In terms of power, the Kunlun N3 is equipped with a 1.5T Atkinson cycle engine as a range extender, with a thermal efficiency exceeding 44%. The battery adopts the 4C high-performance battery pack of Ningde Times, with a comprehensive range of up to 1,500 kilometers under full fuel and full power status. Daily commuting is mainly driven by pure electric power, while long-distance trips are taken over by the range-extending system, which completely breaks the mileage anxiety.

In terms of replenishment efficiency, the fast charging state can replenish 300 kilometers of range in 15 minutes, more than the performance of many imported pure electric SUVs.

Ecological integration: Xiaomi's “killing move” is not a car, but a full-scene intelligent experience
 

The Kunlun N3 is not an isolated model, but a part of Xiaomi's “human-vehicle-family ecosystem” strategy. The car system is deeply integrated with Mijia, and users can control their home security, air conditioning, sweeping robots, and even realize the temperature control and automatic adjustment of children's seats through the central control in the car.

This ecological closed loop, constitute and Lixiang, Aito and other rivals differentiated competitive advantage - not only sell cars, but also sell intelligent life.
 

If the final price of Kunlun N3 is locked at the level of 428,570,000 U.S. dollars, compared with Lixiang L9 cheaper than 20,000 U.S. dollars, while the configuration and space is extremely close, cost-effective is expected to become its biggest weapon.

Challenges remain: brand awareness and manufacturing experience double test

Despite the many product highlights, Xiaomi Kunlun N3 still faces a lot of challenges. The first and foremost is the problem of weak brand recognition and insufficient accumulation of range extender technology. Moreover, as a full-size SUV, its adaptability in mechanical three-dimensional parking spaces and narrow garages remains to be verified, which may dissuade some urban users.
 

In addition, vehicle manufacturing, supply chain stability and after-sales service capabilities will also become the key to whether it can move from “topic explosion” to “sales explosion”.

Conclusion: More than just a car, Xiaomi wants to reconstruct the family travel ecology

From the information exposed so far, Xiaomi Kunlun N3 is obviously not only a car, but also a “super terminal” of Xiaomi's wisdom ecosystem. If the quality of the product can be guaranteed while giving full play to the advantages of intelligent interconnection, it may really have a chance to tear a crack in the high-end family SUV market, which is firmly controlled by Li AUTO and AITO.