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Story summary
- Xiaomi plans a 2026 SU7 sedan release with door handles compliant with safety rules banning concealed designs.
- The plan follows a 2025 Chengdu crash in which driver Mr. Deng died after being trapped by malfunctioning door handles.
- Investigations show the handles lacked an emergency mechanical release, contributing to the tragedy.
- The Chinese government will require mechanical door releases starting in 2027.
- Xiaomi's first-generation SU7 production has ended.
