Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has shared a video showing the rigorous crash tests of the new Xiaomi SKYNOMAD series vehicles. According to Lei Jun, the testing surpasses standard industry safety benchmarks across multiple collision scenarios.
Higher-Speed Crash Tests Set New Standards
The Xiaomi SKYNOMAD series underwent extensive all-direction collision testing. The speeds involved in these tests significantly exceed common ratings used in industry assessments:
- Frontal collision: Xiaomi tested at 64 km/h compared to the C-NCAP standard of 56 km/h.
- Frontal 25% offset collision: Xiaomi’s standard is 72 km/h, surpassing the 64 km/h required by China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI, “中保研”).
- Side collision: The Skynomad standard is 70 km/h versus C-NCAP’s 60 km/h.
- Rear collision: Xiaomi tested at an aggressive 92 km/h, well above the new national standard of 50 km/h.
Context of the SKYNOMAD Series Launch
This safety update follows the recent unveiling of the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD series. The launch event on July 30 introduced two new models: the N90 Max, a large seven-seat flagship range-extended SUV, and the N70 Max, a large five-seat four-wheel drive range-extended SUV. Both models are now available for pre-order.
The emphasis on higher crash speeds highlights Xiaomi’s commitment to vehicle safety as it enters the automotive market. By exceeding the established C-NCAP and C-IASI standards, Xiaomi aims to assure buyers of robust protection in real-world collisions. Users interested in Xiaomi’s automotive updates and technical insights can monitor further announcements as the SKYNOMAD series progresses toward delivery.
Source: ithome.com
