Former Volkswagen CEO: Xiaomi SU7 is a 'true driving machine'.
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, former CEO of Volkswagen China, praised the performance of the Xiaomi SU7, calling it a "warning sign" and advising Western automakers to test drive it.
Breaking the stereotypes about Chinese cars.
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, former CEO of Volkswagen China, made noteworthy comments after test-driving the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle. He asserted that it is a "true driving machine with exceptionally excellent on-road performance," shattering long-held stereotypes about vehicles from this market.
In his statement, Neumann emphasized that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is not "a typical Chinese car with 'high horsepower but a weak chassis'." Instead, the car offers impressive driving feel and handling, an element often considered a weakness of many previous Chinese domestic models.
While acknowledging that Xiaomi has borrowed design language from Porsche and user interface from Apple, the former CEO argued that the tech brand has successfully integrated "incredible features and top-notch performance" into its product, creating a complete and highly competitive vehicle.
A 'warning' to the Western automotive industry.
With his extensive industry experience, Neumann didn't hesitate to call the Xiaomi SU7 "a resounding warning" to Western automakers. He believes the rise of high-quality products like the SU7 shows that Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly closing the gap in technology and user experience.
He frankly offered this advice: "Every manager in the Western automotive industry should try driving one at least once." This call demonstrates a leading expert's recognition of the potential and progress of China's electric vehicle industry, which is increasingly establishing itself on the global automotive map.
