"Bro Really Said 'Yipee'": Yangwang U9 Xtreme Filmed Jumping Mid-Drive on Highway, and the Internet Cannot Handle It
A viral video shows the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar performing a 'jump' on a public highway. While the internet treats the stunt as a humorous personality trait of the car, the maneuver is actually a result of advanced active suspension engineering.
Why it matters
It showcases the rapid advancement of Chinese EV technology and the intersection of viral social media marketing with high-end automotive engineering.
Add us on Google Tue, July 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC Image Credit: jasmineng2260 / TikTok. A new viral clip out of China is making car enthusiasts do a double take, and honestly, we don't blame them. The video shows a BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme cruising down what looks like a public highway before the entire car suddenly hops off the pavement, all four wheels airborne, then rockets away like nothing happened. Social media reactions range from disbelief to straight up comedy, with one commenter joking the car "said yipee and took off" and another asking if the vehicle jumped in excitement because it realized it was faster than whatever it was racing.
The article balances viral internet culture with technical automotive analysis.
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