BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3 Summary
Market introduction
The BYD Atto SUV is expected to be launched in India in October 2022
Exterior
The exterior design of the BYD Atto 3 is a crossover shape with multiple design elements like the chrome grille, wide bumper and sleek headlights that sit like slivers on the side. In profile, there are many lines which stand well alongside the flared wheel arches, large diamond-cut wheels and sloping roofline. At the rear, there is a single-piece tail lamp, thick bumper and minimal badging.
The international spec car is offered in bright colours to help it stand out and the car that will be brought to India is expected to be no different. The BYD Atto 3 measures in at 4.45-meters with a wheelbase of 2.72-meters putting it in a similar category as cars like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks in terms of size.
Interior
The cabin of the BYD Atto 3 is the standard fare of what is expected in this part of the market with lots of chrome, high-quality plastics and a speed boat-like single-piece cowl that runs from side to side. The AC vents and the climate control interface have lots of vertical lines while the digital instrument cluster is a small unit that sits behind the funky-looking steering wheel. The international spec BYD Atto 3 gets a black and beige theme and we expect the same for India.
The cabin of the BYD Atto 3 is the standard fare of what is expected in this part of the market with lots of chrome, high-quality plastics and a speed boat-like single-piece cowl that runs from side to side. The AC vents and the climate control interface have lots of vertical lines while the digital instrument cluster is a small unit that sits behind the funky-looking steering wheel. The international spec BYD Atto 3 gets a black and beige theme and we expect the same for India.
Features
The BYD Atto 3 is expected to be one fully loaded version for India with features like a rotatable touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, power windows, power mirrors, LED projector headlamps and a 360-degree camera. It gets eight airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, hill descent control, ESP, 360-degree camera and driver assistance systems.
Powertrain
The BYD Atto 3 is powered by BYD’s blade battery technology with a 60.48 kWh pack and an electric motor that produces 200bhp/310Nm. It is FWD with a claimed range of 420km. The fastest way of charging is via an 80kW DC charger that’s expected to give it a full battery in under 60 minutes. You also get an AC charging point and standard three-pin wall socket connection.
Pricing
BYD is expected to price the Atto 3 in the range of Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh and will compete with the likes of the Tata Nexon EV Max and Mg ZS EV.
