China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) has launched the Atto 3 in India. Following the e6 MPV, the Atto 3 is BYD’s second model for India. In August of this year, the BYD e6 was made available to private buyers.
The BYD Atto 3 has a blanked-off silver front grille flanked by sleek headlights with wing-shaped LED DRLs. BYD lettering on the grille, a trapezoid-shaped dual-tone bumper, and a faux silver skid plate round out the front.
BYD Atto 3 Design
The blacked-out wheel arches and dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels on the electric SUV. A prominent shoulder line is also present, as is a silver finish on the C-pillar. Taillights with full-length LEDs and large ‘BYD’ lettering The Atto 3 is distinguished by a large dual-tone bumper and a roof-mounted spoiler.
The electric SUV’s interior is distinctive. The Atto 3 comes standard with a 12.8-inch rotating central screen, a powered tailgate, a wireless phone charger, and a panoramic sunroof.
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BYD Atto 3 Specs & Features
A 5.0-inch digital instrument cluster, synthetic leather upholstery, and ambient lighting are standard. Seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, ADAS technology, traction control, ABS, ESC, and hill descent control are standard.
The Atto 3 is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor mounted on the front axle. It produces 201 horsepower and 310 Newton meters of peak torque, allowing the electric SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.3 seconds. The Atto 3 is powered by a 60.48kWh Blade battery pack with a range of 521km and regenerative braking.
BYD Atto 3 Price
The Atto 3 is available from BYD for Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Atto 3 is available in four colours: Ski White, Boulder Grey, Surf Blue, and Parkour Red. Since October 11, BYD has been accepting reservations for the SUV for a fee of Rs 50,000. The company claims to have received 1,500 reservations, with the first deliveries scheduled for January 2023.
The BYD Atto 3 competes in India with the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric. Despite the lack of a direct price competitor, the Atto 3 will be up against the Nexon EV Max.
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