Xiaomi Auto Files 8 New Trademarks Pointing to SU8, SU9, and GT Models

Xiaomi Automotive is quietly laying the groundwork for its next wave of vehicles. According to records from China's National Intellectual Property Administration Trademark Office, Xiaomi Technologies Co., Ltd. filed eight trademark applications earlier this year covering vehicle categories under Class 12.

The newly registered marks include Xiaomi SU7 LUX, Xiaomi SU9 LUX, Xiaomi YU9, Xiaomi SU9, Xiaomi SU8, Xiaomi YU8, Xiaomi SU7 GT, and Xiaomi GT. Five of these — SU9 LUX, SU7 LUX, YU8, SU7 GT, and GT — received preliminary approval on June 6.

The naming conventions closely follow Xiaomi Auto's existing SU and YU lineages, leading industry observers to speculate these correspond to forthcoming production models.

The SU9 LUX designation has drawn particular attention. "LUX" is widely read as short for "Luxury," while the number "9" in the Chinese new-energy-vehicle market is commonly reserved for flagship sedans. Together, the name suggests a near-term executive-class flagship sedan aimed at the upper tier of the domestic EV market.

Coinciding with the trademark filings, a set of spy shots featuring a camouflaged prototype has circulated online. The test mule displays a body stretched well beyond the current SU7, with a noticeably elongated rear section and enlarged rear doors. The overall profile — a low, sleek fastback silhouette — bears a resemblance to the Porsche Panamera 4 Long Wheelbase.

A prominent bump on the roofline ahead of the windshield indicates a LiDAR unit, suggesting Xiaomi's advanced driver-assistance system will carry over to the new model. Yellow brake calipers similar to those on the SU7 Ultra were also visible on the prototype.

The automaker's trademark strategy may also serve a defensive purpose. Registering multiple variants under the same naming family is a common way for Chinese EV makers to "reserve" naming rights before competitors move in, meaning not every filed mark is guaranteed to reach production.

Both the trademark filings and the spy shots remain unconfirmed by Xiaomi Auto, and the automaker has yet to announce official details about any new model.