Xiaomi SU7: Xiaomi’s new electric car SU7 recently made a huge splash in India and China. But now Xiaomi has quietly made some significant changes on its website, directly related to the car’s driving technology. Xiaomi has replaced terms like “Smart Driving” and “Valet Parking” in its SU7 and SU7 Pro/Max models with new names such as “Assisted Driving” and “Valet Parking Assist”. Why were these changes made? In this article, we will explain in detail — what the government’s new rules are, which words Xiaomi changed and how, and why it is important for you to know about these changes.
Which terms were changed in Xiaomi SU7?
Xiaomi has changed some technical terms on the website of its SU7 and SU7 Pro/Max models. In the table below, you can see which old names are now shown with what new names:
| Old Name | New Name | Model Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Driving | Assisted Driving | SU7 |
| Xiaomi Smart Driving Pro | Xiaomi Assisted Driving Pro | SU7 |
| Xiaomi Smart Driving Max | Xiaomi End-to-End Assisted Driving | SU7 Pro / SU7 Max |
| Valet Parking | Valet Parking Assist | All Models |
What is the reason behind the change?
Xiaomi Auto told the media that this change was made in accordance with government guidelines. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently issued a statement clearly saying that vehicle manufacturers should not use terms like “Autonomous Driving” or “Smart Driving” because they can mislead consumers.
The purpose of this directive is to ensure that no company overpromises and that consumers are fully informed that the vehicle’s driving technology is only ‘assisted’ — i.e., Assisted Driving, not fully Autonomous Driving.
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Understand with an example:
Suppose earlier on the SU7 website it said – “Xiaomi Smart Driving Max provides you a fully secure and autonomous driving experience.” Now it has been changed to – “Xiaomi End-to-End Assisted Driving, which helps the driver and requires full monitoring on the road.”
This prevents the consumer from misunderstanding that the car will drive itself and the driver won’t have to do anything. Xiaomi has clearly said that the driver must remain alert at all times and be ready to take control in an emergency.
What happened to Valet Parking?
Previously this feature was called ‘Valet Parking’, which could make people think the car would park itself completely. Now it has been renamed to ‘Valet Parking Assist’. This means the car can drive itself into the parking spot using a memorized route, but it is not fully automated and the driver remains responsible.
What does the government directive say?
- Any driving technology should now be described using terms like “L2 Assisted Driving”.
- Terms like “Valet Parking”, “Remote Control”, and “One-Button Summon” are now banned.
- Companies must define system limitations, safety protocols, and provide clear information to consumers.
- Any misleading or exaggerated claims are now punishable.
Conclusion:
Xiaomi has changed the names of driving features on the website of its SU7 and SU7 Pro/Max models. “Smart Driving” has been renamed to “Assisted Driving” to comply with government guidelines. “Valet Parking” is now called “Valet Parking Assist” to avoid giving the impression that the car does everything by itself. This change was necessary as the government banned overpromising terms. Now all auto companies must clarify that the technology is only ‘assisted’, not fully ‘autonomous’. Xiaomi has said that only the names have changed, the technology remains the same and the driver’s role will always be necessary.