BYD Atto 3 arrives in Malaysia, price starts at RM 149,800

BYD Atto 3 arrives in Malaysia, price starts at RM 149,800

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost two months after signing the distribution agreement with Sime Darby Motors, BYD has launched its first electric vehicle in the local market, called the Atto 3. The EV has been on preview at Bandar Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur for the whole weekend where interested folks can take the EV’s test drive and participate in the other exciting activities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the BYD Atto 3 cost?

    BYD SD Motors Malaysia offers the Atto 3 in two variants - Standard and Extended, priced at RM 149,800 and RM 167,800, respectively.
  • What is the range of the BYD Atto 3?

    The BYD Atto 3 comes in two battery packs - 49.92-kWh and 60.48-kWh, offering WLTP-claimed range of 345 km and 420 km, respectively.
  • Let’s get to know the new Chinese EV in detail, starting with variants and price details -

    BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3 variants and price

    The official distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, BYD SD Motors Malaysia, is offering the Atto 3 in two variants - Standard and Extended, priced at RM 149,800 and RM 167,800, respectively. The prices are on-the-road excluding insurance. 

    BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3 powertrain, range, and charging

    Both variants of the Chinese electric crossover are powered by the same single electric motor that churns out a maximum power of 201 hp and a peak torque of 310 Nm. The power is sent to the front wheels, enabling the EV to hit the century sprint in 7.3 seconds. 

    What sets the two variants apart is the battery pack and range. The lower-spec Standard Range model utilises a 49.92-kWh unit offering a WLTP-claimed range of 345 km while the Extended Range variant comes equipped with a 60.48-kWh pack that let the EV cruise up to 420 km (WLTP) on a single charge. As for charging, the Atto 3 supports both AC and DC fast charging. 

    BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3 exterior

    The new Chinese EV looks stylish with several modern bits, including LED headlights, chrome trims, striking crease lines, and “bird wing” like LED tail lights. Also part of the exterior kit is 18-inch wheels (17-inch as standard), roof rails, power-adjustable and heated side mirrors, and a powered tailgate exclusively with the Extended version.

    Dimensionally, the EV is 4,455 mm long, 2,050 mm wide, 1,615 mm tall, and has a 2,720 mm long wheelbase. It comes in five colour tones - Parkour Red, Ski White, Surf Blue, Boulder Grey, and Forest Green.

    BYD atto 3

    BYD Atto 3 interior

    The EV’s cabin is appealing and quirky thanks to the modern, premium-looking dashboard and several unique elements like a unique gear lever inspired by an aircraft, unusual door handles, guitar-like strings on the door panels to hold stuff, a treadmill-style central armrest, dumbbell-inspired air vents, and more. 

    BYD Atto 3

    Other than that, we can find the following creature comforts inside the Atto 3 -

    • A rotatable 12.8-inch infotainment unit
    • Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity
    • 5-inch digital instrument cluster
    • Automatic single-zone air conditioning
    • 6-speaker sound system (8-speaker DIRAC HD Sound System with Extended)
    • Power-adjustable front seats
    • Single-colour ambient lighting (multi-colour with Extended)
    • Wireless phone charger (with Extended)
    • Panoramic sunroof

    BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3 safety

    In terms of safety, the new Chinese electric SUV comes packed with a number of advanced systems like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Automatic Vehicle Hold, Automatic Emergency Braking, Hill Descent Control, Front Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and more.

    Interested in buying? Hurry up as the automaker is currently offering a “Grand Launch Special” introductory package with the EV, which includes a complimentary portable home charger and a V2L extension cable along with a public charging credit worth RM 1,000.

    Also read: Upcoming BYD e6: Detailed in pics

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