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Xiaomi’s SU9 LUX trademark points to possible larger luxury sedan
Mobility1 min read
Xiaomi has registered the name "XIAOMI SU9 LUX" for vehicles. This hints that the company may be building a larger, more luxurious sedan based on its SU7 car.
What happened
Xiaomi filed a trademark for the name "XIAOMI SU9 LUX" for cars. A trademark is a legal right to use a name for certain products. Chinese car news sites say the name may belong to a longer version of the SU7, which they have called the SU7L. Road-test photos show a longer body with more space behind the front seats. The car may also have rear-wheel steering. Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the name, specs, or launch date.
Key facts
- Application date: February 13
- Registration announced: September 7
- Trademark protection lasts until September 2036
- Reported name for the longer model: SU7L
Some background
The SU7 is Xiaomi's electric sedan. A longer wheelbase means the distance between the front and rear wheels is greater. That usually gives more room for passengers in the back. Rear-wheel steering means the back wheels can turn a little, which can help with turning and stability.
Why it matters
If the report is right, Xiaomi wants to sell a roomier, more comfortable car to buyers who want more space in the back seat. This would give Xiaomi a higher-priced option above the standard SU7. It shows how fast the company is growing in the electric car market.
What to watch
- Whether Xiaomi officially announces the SU9 LUX name
- Official specs, such as size and battery range
- The launch date and price
- Whether the car has rear-wheel steering as sightings suggest
Glossary
- XIAOMI SU9 LUX
- A trademarked car name. It is not yet confirmed as a real product by Xiaomi.
- trademark
- A legal right that stops others from using a brand name for similar products.
- SU7
- Xiaomi's electric sedan, which the new longer model may be based on.
- wheelbase
- The distance between the front and rear wheels of a car.
- rear-wheel steering
- A system that lets the back wheels turn slightly to help the car turn and stay stable.