The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV was launched on 14th November 2022 to bring forth a new generation of stylish SUVs. It blends the muscular characteristics of an SUV with elegant design elements and ample comfort and convenience amenities to make every ride memorable. The BYD Atto 3 comes in three trim levels: Premium, Superior, and Dynamic, with features well-distributed among all three.
The Atto 3 offers a well-rounded package and makes for a worthy buy. The following section highlights the key features and specifications of the Atto 3 for prospective buyers and enthusiasts.
Exterior Styling: The BYD Atto 3 features a unique dragon face 3.0 family design language. It exhibits sharp and clean lines that enhance its sporty dynamics. The brand name "Build Your Dreams" is placed in chrome under the illuminated light bar at the back.
Dimensions: The Atto 3 measures 4455 mm in length, 1875 mm in width, and 1615 in height. It has a wheelbase of 2720 mm.
Headlamps: The Atto 3 houses wing feather dragon crystal LED combination headlights. The feather-like DRLs look like the whiskers of a dragon.
Taillamps: The BYD Atto 3 has a one-piece through LED taillight strip.
Wheels: The Atto 3 houses 18-inch wheels.
Interior Features: The 'Rhythmic Interior' exhibits an intelligent cabin that combines fitness and sport. There are soft rhythmic lines along the car front and sides that look like muscle fibres. Key features include wireless mobile charging, keyless entry, and automatic AC.
Door Handles: The Atto 3 features unique grip force device-inspired grip-style door handles. It has integrated speakers and ambient lights that enhance the atmosphere and make it easy to open and close the door.
Seats: The BYD Atto 3 has a 6-way power adjustment for the driver seat and a 4-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat.
Sunroof: The Atto 3 has a double-layer panoramic anti-inch skylight. The sunblinds and the glass provide double sound insulation and heat insulation. It can be operated by intelligent voice control.
Seating: The BYD Atto 3 can accommodate five people.
Display: The Atto 3 has a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 5-inch digital instrument cluster.
Audio: The car has an 8-speaker Dirac HD sound system.
Battery: It has two Blade Battery pack options. There is a 60.48 kWh battery generating a maximum power of 201bhp and a maximum torque of 310Nm. The second option is a 49.92 kWh battery generating power of 201bhp and torque of 310Nm.
Transmission: The BYD Atto 3 comes with a single-speed direct-drive transmission.
Range: The range of the BYD Atto 3 ranges from 468 kms to 521 kms.
Performance: Depending on the battery pack, it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds to 7.9 seconds. The Atto 3 can reach a top speed of 160 km/h.
Safety Features: The Atto 3 has seven airbags along with other safety features like ABS with EBD, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Electronic Stability Control, Rear Camera, Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, and a 360-degree camera.
ADAS: The major Advanced Driver Assist Systems include Auto Emergency Braking, Adaptive Front Lights, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Blind Spot Monitor.
Ground Clearance: The Atto 3 has an impressive ground clearance of 175 mm, which ensures that the SUV can navigate different road conditions with ease.
Boot Space: The BYD Atto 3 has a boot space of 440 litres. With the rear seats folded, the cargo space extends to an expansive 1340 litres.
The BYD Atto 3 has truly set forth a new age of intelligent electric vehicles with its unique design features that merge style and functionality. It also has some prominent market competitors. These are the MG ZS EV, the Hyundai Kona Electric, and the Kia EV6. The following sections will compare the Atto 3 with its rivals in terms of features and specifications.
Design: The MG ZS EV has a futuristic design language with a blanked-off grille, while the BYD Atto 3 has a more elegant and technology-infused dragon face design language.
Dimensions: The MG ZS EV is shorter by 132 mm and less in width by 66 mm than the BYD Atto 3. The ZS EV is, however, taller than the Atto 3 34 mm.
Battery Type: The MG ZS EV has a Lithium-ion battery, while the BYD Atto 3 has a blade battery.
Battery Capacity: The MG ZS EV has a single 50.3 kWh battery pack, while the BYD Atto 3 has two battery pack options: a 60.48 kWh battery and a 49.92 kWh battery.
Airbags: The MG ZS EV comes with six airbags, which is one less than the BYD Atto 3.
Display: The MG ZS EV has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch digital driver's display. The BYD Atto 3 has a larger 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen and a smaller 5-inch digital instrument cluster.
Speaker: The MG ZS EV comes with a 6-speaker setup, while the Atto 3 has an 8-speaker setup.
Boot Space: The MG ZS EV has a boot space of 448 litres, which is 8 litres more than that of the BYD Atto 3, with all seats up.
Sunroof: Both cars come with a panoramic sunroof.
Design: The Hyundai Kona Electric features a futuristic language with a pixelated seamless horizontal lamp spreading across the entire front part. Conversely, the BYD Atto 3 has a more aggressive dragon face design language with crystal LED headlamps with feather-like DRLs.
Dimensions: The BYD Atto 3 is longer than the Hyundai Kona electric by 275 mm, wider by 75 mm, and taller by 45 mm.
Seating: Both the Hyundai Kona Electric and the BYD Atto 3 can accommodate 5 people.
Seats: The Hyundai Kona Electric has a 10-way power adjustable driver seat, while the Atto 3 has a 6-way adjustable one.
Battery: The Hyundai Kona Electric has a single 39.2 kWh battery pack. The BYD Atto 3 has two options: a 49.92 kWh one and a larger 60.48 kWh one.
Displays: The Hyundai Kona Electric has a curved panoramic display that features two integrated screens: a 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen and a 12.3-inch digital cluster. The infotainment unit is slightly larger than the 12.28-inch rotating unit of the Atto 3. The digital cluster of the Kona Electric is much larger when compared to the 5-inch unit of the Atto 3.
Airbags: Kona Electric has six airbags, one less than the Atto 3.
Boot Space: The Hyundai Kona Electric has a boot space of 332 litres, which is 108 litres less than that of the BYD Atto 3.
Design: The Kia EV6 looks elegant and has more sedan mixes with an SUV appearance. Conversely, the BYD Atto 3 is a true blue SUV with muscular aesthetics and elements.
Battery Capacity: The Kia EV6 has a single 77.4 kWh battery pack, which is larger than the 49.92 kWh one and 60.48 kWh one of the BYD Atto 3.
Displays: The Kia EV6 has curved 12.3-inch displays for the digital cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system. The infotainment system of the BYD Atto 3 is smaller at 12.28 inches and the digital cluster at 5 inches.
Seating: The Kia EV6 and the BYD Atto 3 have a seating capacity of five.
Airbags: The Kia EV6 has eight airbags, while the BYD Atto 3 has 7.
Dimensions: The Kia EV6 is longer by 240 mm and wider by 15 mm than the BYD Atto 3. The Atto 3, however, is taller than the EV6 by 45 mm.
Speakers: The Kia EV6 has a 14-speaker Meridian sound system, while the BYD Atto 3 has an 8-speaker Dirac HD sound system.
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