Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It.

Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It.

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      Recently, there has been much talk about the dominance of Chinese electric vehicles, but the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra seems to stand out even among many impressive options. Produced by a Beijing-based consumer electronics firm, this car supposedly outperforms the competition and requires a special license to purchase. While it remains uncertain if or when we might drive one, an entertaining nine-minute Gymkhana-style stunt video showcases its capabilities.

      Check out “Qionghai Drift,” an amusingly intense drive from a hotel to a wedding:

      It appears there’s a behind-the-scenes version on the Chinese site Bilibili, which has been re-uploaded multiple times to YouTube, but UpDrift seems to be the original upload. If you watch the entire video — which I highly recommend — you’ll notice fun cinematic and comedic elements that enhance the already impressive driving.

      At one point, Ye drifts around moving limousines. UpDrift/YouTube

      The driver has been identified as Ye Zhicheng (叶志成), a Formula Drift competitor known for racing a uniquely styled Nissan Cefiro sedan with a Rocket Bunny front end in FD.

      From examining comments and captions, it seems Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, shared this video on social media as a positive endorsement. I haven’t located it yet—navigating Chinese websites can be challenging without knowledge of the language, so if anyone has a link, please share it in the comments!

      The video was filmed in Qionghai, located on an island south of the Chinese mainland. Around the 40-second mark, you can see the car speeding out of the entrance turn-around of the Holiday Inn Resort Qionghai Guantang.

      Regarding the car, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is an incredibly fast luxury sedan that has already received several accolades in China, including:

      - The fastest production car at Shanghai International Circuit (SIC): 2’09″944

      - The fastest four-door, mass-produced car at Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit: 1’26″741

      - The fastest four-door, mass-produced car at Zhuzhou International Circuit: 1’41″806

      - The fastest four-door, mass-produced car at Zhuhai International Circuit: 1’37″758

      The video features several impressive shots as well. UpDrift/YouTube

      A press release from earlier this year highlighted some astounding specifications (such as 0 to 100 kph in 1.98 seconds; stopping from 100 kph in 30.8 meters) and some extravagant features (like a 24K gold carbon fiber emblem). The posted price was RMB 529,900 (Chinese yuan) in February, which currently converts to approximately $74,000 in U.S. currency. If the car’s claimed performance and luxury are remotely accurate, it would be an incredible deal if we could find a way to import one.

      However, don’t overlook the fact that there have been some value-related controversies surrounding this vehicle. Sometimes, if something seems too good to be true, it might be.

      Nevertheless, it undeniably looks incredible, creating smoke and noise with its tires in this video.

      If you have any additional context regarding this remarkable stunt display, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It. Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It. Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It. Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It.

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Chinese EV Imitates Ken Block’s Gymkhana Videos—But We Have No Complaints About It.

UpDrift's latest "Qionghai Drift" clip showcases impressive driving abilities and the power of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.