Xiaomi Adds Vision GT Concept to Gran Turismo 7
The technology giant is the first non-automotive brand to join the Vision Gran Turismo design initiative.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
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Xiaomi has integrated its Vision GT concept car into Gran Turismo 7 following an announcement at the Gran Turismo World Series event on October 3, 2026. The vehicle is slated for official release in the game via the Spec IV update in October 2026.
Why it matters
The inclusion highlights Xiaomi's broader strategy to integrate automotive design with its ecosystem of personal and smart home devices. It also marks a milestone for the Vision Gran Turismo project by incorporating a major technology company for the first time.
The concept car features a simulated drag coefficient of 0.29 and an aerodynamic efficiency coefficient of 4.1. Xiaomi is the 36th brand to participate in the Vision Gran Turismo design project.
The players
Xiaomi
A Chinese designer and manufacturer of consumer electronics and smart home appliances that has expanded into the electric vehicle market.
Gran Turismo 7
A racing simulation video game developed by Polyphony Digital that is part of the long-running Gran Turismo franchise.
The details
The concept features an X-shaped steering wheel using steer-by-wire technology and an Active Wake Control System that uses thousands of micro-holes to manage airflow. The design previously appeared at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and at Auto China 2026.
Timeline
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was introduced in Gran Turismo 7 in 2025.
The Vision GT concept debuted at the Mobile World Congress in March 2026.
The announcement occurred at a Gran Turismo World Series event on October 3, 2026.
The vehicle is expected in the game via the Spec IV update in October 2026.
Roadmap
The Xiaomi Vision GT joins the Vision Gran Turismo project, which encourages automotive manufacturers to develop unique concept cars for the series. This move highlights how tech companies are increasingly positioning themselves as automotive designers in a shifting market.
Players will gain access to the new concept car when the game updates later in October 2026. The integration demonstrates how digital racing platforms are becoming primary venues for manufacturers to showcase new aerodynamic technologies.
The takeaway
Gamers can expect to test the unique steer-by-wire and airflow capabilities of the Xiaomi concept in the virtual environment starting this month. This crossover highlights how digital design is becoming a critical testing ground for experimental vehicle engineering.
What happens next
The Xiaomi Vision GT concept car is scheduled to become available to players through the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update in October 2026.
Further reading
For more on the latest designs in racing simulation, explore the Performance Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Techgenyz.
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