#CulturePH - When a Real‑World Beast Enters the Game: Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Just Hit Gran Turismo 7 — and It’s a Whole Vibe

There’s a special kind of thrill when something from the real world crosses over into the digital one—almost like watching two universes finally meet after years of teasing. That’s exactly the feeling that washed over me when news broke that Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra, the brand’s record‑breaking electric stunner, is officially joining Gran Turismo 7.

Picture this: You’re scrolling on an ordinary day, sipping your usual coffee, then—bam—a hyper‑sleek yellow machine pops up on your feed, promising 1,548 horsepower of pure virtual adrenaline. Suddenly, that “quick gaming session” you planned just turned into a full‑blown weekend event.

Starting January 29, 2026, players on PS4 and PS5 can finally take the SU7 Ultra for a spin thanks to Gran Turismo’s “Update 1.67.” And honestly? It feels like one of those crossovers you didn’t know you needed until it showed up and instantly made sense.

What makes this crossover so fun is that the SU7 Ultra isn’t just another car thrown into a racing game—it comes with real‑world pedigree. The Gran Turismo team didn’t simply copy‑paste specs. Kazunori Yamauchi—the Kazunori Yamauchi—test‑drove the actual car in places like Beijing, Nürburgring, and Tsukuba. Xiaomi even sent their own performance team to the Polyphony Digital studio in Fukuoka to make sure the driving feel translated authentically. That’s a level of commitment that screams: “Yes, we want you to feel everything.”

And speaking of feeling everything… the numbers alone are wild. The SU7 Ultra runs on Xiaomi’s in‑house Hyper Tri‑Motor system, pushing a ridiculous 1,548 hp and hitting 0–100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds. It even clocked a 7:04.957 lap at Nürburgring—a real‑world record for electric executive vehicles. Imagine being able to tame that inside your living room.

Gran Turismo’s also kicking off a two‑week Monza lap‑time challenge to celebrate the launch. So if you’ve got a competitive streak—or just want an excuse to spend more hours playing “for research”—this might be your moment.

It’s a cool reminder of how the worlds of tech, gaming, and automotive design keep merging in ways that feel increasingly natural. We get to live in a time where you can follow a car from the press launch… straight to your console… and maybe onto your wishlist. Whether you’re a gamer, a car enthusiast, or someone who just loves seeing innovation collide with creativity, this debut hits in all the best ways.

And honestly? I’m here for it. 

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