Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max Officially Opens Pre-Sale at RMB 299,900
On the evening of July 30, the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max officially started pre-sales. Positioned as a large range-extended SUV, the first launch version is a seven-seat model (with five-seat and camping roof versions planned for the future). It adopts a 2+2+3 seating layout, with a pre-sale price of RMB 299,900.
Xiaomi SKYNOMAD is a new vehicle series under Xiaomi Auto, with its English name being “SKYNOMAD”. The series is positioned in the large family-oriented range-extended SUV market.
Below, we will analyze the market prospects of the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max through its key features, competitor comparison, and future outlook.
Highlights of the New Vehicle
Exterior Design
In terms of exterior design, the new vehicle adopts a straight and squared-off body design.
The roofline, waistline, and D-pillars are almost vertically arranged, maximizing interior headroom and third-row passenger space while creating a stable and premium visual appearance.
The front lighting system features a cross-shaped full-width daytime running light design, officially named the “Dragonfly Headlight” by Xiaomi.
The design incorporates some visual elements from the Xiaomi YU7 headlights. The front grille adopts a closed design, with a decorative panel in the center available in multiple styles. The large SKYNOMAD English lettering is embedded on the front panel, while the Xiaomi “mi” logo remains on the front edge of the hood, creating a unique dual-logo design.
The side profile is relatively simple, featuring a straight high waistline extending from the front to the rear. The lower body line rises upward, while the front and rear fenders are slightly widened.
The vehicle adopts semi-hidden door handles, with large chrome trim surrounding the upper window line to enhance the premium feeling.
The new vehicle has a drag coefficient of 0.255 Cd and comes standard with 21-inch wheels.
At the rear, the vehicle adopts rectangular ring-shaped full-width taillights, officially called the “Halo Taillights”.
The central area also features the SKYNOMAD English badge, while the rear decorative panel offers multiple style options, creating a consistent front-and-rear design language. This becomes the most recognizable feature of the rear design.
Space and Practicality
The Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max measures:
- Length: 5,285 mm
- Width: 1,998 mm
- Height: 1,825 mm / 1,925 mm (camping roof version)
- Wheelbase: 3,080 mm
The vehicle will offer both five-seat and seven-seat versions.
The front driver and passenger seats can rotate 180 degrees. Combined with the sliding center armrest console, the cabin can transform into a four-person mobile lounge area. An original factory small table can also be installed.
With all seven seats occupied, the standard trunk capacity reaches 577 liters, enough to accommodate seven 20-inch standard carry-on suitcases.
By moving the third-row seats forward and folding the seat cushions, the trunk capacity expands to 1,351 liters.
With the second and third-row seats fully moved forward and folded, the maximum trunk capacity can reach:
1,831 liters
Interior Design
The interior follows a minimalist, warm, and practical family-oriented design philosophy, focusing on:
“Flexible Space + Full-Scenario Ecosystem”
The traditional fixed center console has been replaced by an independent central island console that can slide forward and backward along rails.
The console can move forward closer to the front seats or slide backward for second-row passengers, matching the 180-degree rotating front seats.
The cabin features:
- 8.88-inch digital instrument display
- 16.1-inch 3K floating central touchscreen
- Third-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform
- Xiaomi HyperOS vehicle operating system
- 21.4-inch roof-mounted rear entertainment screen
Powertrain and Range
The Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max adopts a range-extended power system consisting of:
1.5T four-cylinder range extender + dual-motor intelligent four-wheel drive
The 1.5T range extender is deeply customized by Xiaomi Auto and Dongan Power, delivering:
- Maximum power: 112 kW
Under WLTC conditions:
- Fuel consumption with depleted battery: 6.26 L/100 km
The vehicle supports:
- 92-octane gasoline
- 60-liter fuel tank
The battery comes from CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery) and features:
- 76 kWh ternary lithium battery
Driving range:
- CLTC pure electric range: 464 km
- Combined range: 1,705 km
Additional energy features include:
- 6.6 kW external power supply
- Built-in 220V power outlet
Charging performance:
- Maximum range gain of 285 km in 15 minutes
- 20%-80% charging completed in as little as 18 minutes
Performance and Chassis
The vehicle adopts a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel-drive layout.
Motor specifications:
Front motor
- Peak power: 210 kW
- Approximately 282 horsepower
Rear motor
- Peak power: 100 kW
- Approximately 134 horsepower
Combined output:
- Approximately 310 kW
- Approximately 416 horsepower
Performance:
- 0-100 km/h acceleration: 5.9 seconds
- Top speed: 190 km/h
For chassis engineering, the N90 Max adopts:
- Front double wishbone suspension
- Rear multi-link suspension
- Continuously variable damping system
- Air suspension
The minimum turning radius is:
5.95 meters
Intelligent Driving System
In terms of intelligent driving, the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max comes standard with:
NVIDIA Thor-U chip
Computing power:
700 TOPS
The perception system includes:
- 1 roof-mounted main LiDAR
- 1 rear solid-state LiDAR
- 4D millimeter-wave radar
- 11 high-definition cameras
- 12 ultrasonic radars
Competitor Comparison
Considering the vehicle positioning, pricing, and market sales, the main competitors of the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max include:
- Leapmotor D19 Range-Extended Version
- XPeng GX Range-Extended Version
- BYD Tang EV
Dimensions and Cargo Space Comparison
Looking at body dimensions and trunk capacity, all four models have a body length exceeding 5.25 meters.
The Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max has the longest body length:
5,285 mm
In terms of wheelbase, the BYD Tang EV leads with:
3,130 mm
Regarding standard trunk capacity:
- XPeng GX performs best with 673L
- Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max follows with 577L
- Leapmotor D19 has the smallest standard trunk capacity at 337L
Powertrain and Range Comparison
Among these four models:
- BYD Tang EV is a pure electric vehicle
- The other three models are range-extended vehicles
The BYD Tang EV offers:
- CLTC pure electric range: 800-950 km
Even the four-wheel-drive version reaches:
- 850 km CLTC range
which is sufficient for most daily usage scenarios.
The other three models are equipped with:
- 1.5T range extenders
The Leapmotor D19 combines the range extender motor and front drive motor into an integrated design.
Among range-extended models:
- Leapmotor D19 achieves the longest pure electric range at 500 km
- XPeng GX and Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max both exceed 400 km
Can Xiaomi N90 Max Become the Next Bestseller?
From current sales data, Xiaomi Auto’s monthly sales have mostly remained around 30,000 units over the past year.
However, as the reserved orders for the new-generation Xiaomi SU7 gradually decrease and more competitors targeting the Xiaomi YU7 enter the market, the previous SU7 + YU7 sales combination may face pressure.
Under these circumstances, the launch of Xiaomi SKYNOMAD becomes particularly important.
Currently, the expected official price of the N90 Max is also within the range of:
RMB 250,000-300,000
which is close to the pricing of the XPeng GX.
Its biggest advantage lies in its flexible interior space.
Features such as:
- 180-degree rotating front seats
- Forward-moving second and third-row seats
- Rare 2+2+3 seating layout
create a clear product differentiation in the current market.
However, objectively speaking, although the large SUV market still has growth potential, competition is also extremely intense.
In addition, the fact that Xiaomi SKYNOMAD currently offers only a range-extended version without a pure electric model is a notable limitation.
How the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max performs in the market remains to be seen.
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