Cars & Motor

BYD ATTO 3 - new design, higher performance and more driving fun

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There are moments in a vehicle’s lifecycle when an update becomes something more than a refresh – when a familiar shape evolves into a symbol of what comes next. For BYD, the MY26 ATTO 3 EVO represents that moment. The popular mid-size EV SUV ushers in a significant evolution of the vehicle that landed BYD into Australian driveways in late 2022 and help transition the brand to where it is today. A striking new exterior design, a completely refreshed interior, and the choice of two drivetrains broadens the appeal of the ATTO 3 EVO. As before, two versions are offered: Dynamic and Premium. Same by name, but different by nature. The front-drive Dynamic is equipped with a 60.48kWh BYD Blade Battery with 150kW and 310 Nm, delivering up to 420kms of driving range according to the WLTP test cycle, reaffirming this variant’s strong practicality and daily driving suitability. But this is where the ATTO 3 familiarity stops and a brighter light shines, with the ATTO 3 EVO Premium changing the game. It parks its front-drive layout in favour of a more classical and engaging rear-drive configuration, injecting more driving fun and performance into the mix. The flagship variant also features BYD’s acclaimed e-Platform 3.0 EV architecture, with a larger Blade Battery with 74.88kWh capacity and outputs of 230kW and 380Nm to produce a zero to 100km/h sprint time of 5.5 seconds.