BYD Atto 3

The new Atto 3 doesn’t skimp on its interior either. It features a driver-centric interior that combines the best of comfort and technology, with a layered dashboard made of soft-touch materials and premium hard plastic, which extends throughout the interior’s overall aesthetics. A padded steering wheel, driver-facing instrument cluster, and a large 15.6-inch high-resolution rotatable touchscreen infotainment system provide all the necessary tools you need right at your fingertips. 

The spacious interior also boasts heated power-adjustable front seats, and a foldable 60/40 split rear seating for additional cargo space. The Atto 3 also doesn’t skimp on storage compartments and even features an 8-speaker sound system that’s fully upgradable to higher specifications depending on the trim level. A bevy of USB-A and USB-C ports are also scattered throughout for charging and connectivity. Additional touches like multi-color ambient lighting and LED dome lights add a ‘premium’ touch to the overall interior.  

The one word that can best describe the Atto 3 is ‘sleek’. Keeping in line with popular aesthetics, the Atto 3 ditches conventional grilles in its front fascia, opting instead for a closed grille with the BYD crest proudly displayed front and center. The front is flanked by a pair of sleek, narrow headlights resembling cat’s eye slits, with integrated Daytime Running Lights for a truly clean and seamless look. The front spoiler also sports a very distinctive air intake vent, adding to the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle as a whole while simultaneously helping with overall performance by providing natural cooling. 

The sides feature tastefully curved and slightly recessed side panels, giving a very modern and aerodynamic feel. Add fully revamped 18-inch alloy wheels in Continental tires for extra traction and comfort, along with flush-mounted, touch-activated electronic door handles and functional roof rails, and you get the best of form and function. 

The back is no less sleek, with an extended singular U-shaped LED taillight set just above a pair of inset signal lights. Its hands-free power tailgate emblazoned with a simple BYD logo, along with a panoramic sunroof, completes the package.

The Atto 3 is a comfort-oriented vehicle, especially with the addition of larger Continental wheels. Although it is capable of sporty handling to some degree, it isn’t oriented for sharp handling despite its well-calibrated steering. Atto 3’s other strange quirk is what other users have described to be ‘soggy’ braking which might need some getting used to. 

The Atto 3 does away with a traditional engine in favor of an all-electric drivetrain. It features a single permanent magnet synchronous motor with single-speed automatic transmission capable of dishing out 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque. The whole is powered by a 60kWh battery with regenerative braking capacity, which allows the batter to recharge during deceleration and braking, extending the overall driving range. On a single full charge, the Atto 3’s battery can offer anywhere between 250 to 300 miles of driving range, and is fully compatible with DC fast-charging and AC level 2 slow-charging. 

Aside from the standard safety features found in all modern vehicles today, the Atto 3 also comes with ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Hill Ascent and Descent Controls (HSA, HDC). It also comes with a 360-degree camera system and a gamut of other safety features, making it fully decked out when it comes to safety technology. 

The Atto 3 2024 upgrade is an excellent choice for individuals who are looking for a feature-rich electronic vehicle with the trappings of a premium model, but are only willing to pay a lower price.