Xiaomi Pengcheng officially launched: The Top Edition was released for the first time, and a test drive accident caused the vehicle to crash into a greenbelt
Xiaomi Pengcheng was officially launched on September 7, 2026. The upgraded version was the first to be released. During a test drive accident, the vehicle crashed into a greenbelt, and no one was injured.
On the evening of September 7, 2026, Xiaomi Group held its annual new product launch event, officially introducing the new Xiaomi Pengcheng smartphone and its first mid-foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The launch included three models: the N70 Pro, N70 Max, and the flagship N90 Max, all of which featured a laser radar and NVIDIA Thor intelligent driving chip as standard, along with a special top-up version. Before the launch, several car companies released blessing posters in support. However, an accident occurred on the eve of the product’s release: a customer accidentally stepped on the brake instead of the accelerator during a test drive, causing the vehicle to crash into the greenbelt. Xiaomi stated that the accident was due to a mistake and no one was injured. Currently, the market is focusing on the actual price and specific configuration details of the top-up version.
Xiaomi Pengcheng was officially launched on September 7, 2026. The upgraded version was the first to be released. During a test drive accident, the vehicle crashed into a greenbelt, and no one was injured.
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2026-09-07
Xiaomi Pengcheng launch and the first release of the upgraded version
Xiaomi Pengcheng was officially launched that evening, featuring three models with five or seven seats: N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max. Lei Jun changed his profile picture in advance to reveal the special upgraded version. More than fifty car companies, including BYD, released congratulatory posters in support. The launch also included Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Ma…
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2026-09-09
The test drive accident caused the vehicle to crash into a greenbelt
One customer accidentally stepped on the brake instead of the accelerator during the test drive, causing the vehicle to crash into a greenbelt. The official response stated that no one was injured, and the accident occurred on the eve of the launch.
Xiaomi Pengcheng will be officially launched on the evening of September 7 at 7 p.m., featuring three models: N70 Pro, N70 Max, and N90 Max, available in either five-seater or seven-seater configurations. Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi Group, early changed his profile picture to a photo of the top-mounted version, revealing that this model will be available in a special edition – the top-mounted version. Additionally, at this launch event, several new products will also be introduced, including the first mid-foldable device, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max.
Xiaomi officially held its annual new product launch event today, introducing the Xiaomi 18 Fold and Pengcheng new models. Before the event, more than fifty automakers and supply chain companies including BYD, Li Auto, and SAIC have released congratulatory posters to support the event. Lei Jun posted a message thanking the industry for their support. The Pengcheng N70 Pro and N70 Max are positioned as five-seat household SUVs, with the N70 Pro having a range of 351 km and the N70 Max 505 km, both equipped with air springs; the flagship N90 Max features a seven-seat layout and a range of 464 km. All models are standard with lidar and NVIDIA Thor intelligent driving chip, allowing Xiaomi’s advanced driving assistance capabilities to be utilized. The vehicle is made of 2200MPa hot-formed steel, equipped with a dedicated anti-rollover frame, and features full airbags. Currently, market attention is focused on whether its launch price will be lower than the previously estimated 299,900 yuan.