The rolodex of BYD information as we speak continues with the launch of the facelifted Atto 3 in China. As beforehand reported, there are a number of element modifications to the outside design, however now we all know there are additionally some vital inside modifications, plus the corporate’s new God’s Eye autonomous driving system as normal.
Just like the also-facelifted Dolphin, the Atto 3 positive aspects the bottom God’s Eye C (DiPilot 100) system, bringing with it freeway autonomous driving, automated lane modifications, impediment avoidance and a route reminiscence operate that permits the system to be taught frequently-used routes. Automated valet parking can be fitted, together with the standard options like autonomous emergency braking and blind spot monitoring.
As revealed in earlier leaks and official images, the facelift brings the styling of the Atto 3 in step with its youthful, smaller and cheaper sibling, the Atto 2 (also referred to as the Yuan Up). The entrance bumper options sharper incisions within the corners, during which sit the redesigned air inlets. These be part of a downturned centre inlet, giving the SUV a sportier look general.
On the again, the bumper design mirrors that of the entrance and features a smaller ornamental skid plate. It’s joined by a brand new tailgate spoiler with a scalloped centre part and pause icon-inspired twin brake lights. The complete-width taillights initially look the identical as earlier than, however look carefully and also you’ll spot wave-like interlocking mild signatures – one other cue taken from the Atto 2, in addition to the Dolphin.
However probably the most stunning change is on the C-pillars – the scale-like panel is gone, changed by a easy continuation of the silver window trim, stopping simply wanting connecting with the body-coloured “fin” beneath. There are even new rear quarter home windows to facilitate this, whereas the rocker panels get a slimmer silver strip for a cleaner look.
Alongside the facet, the brand new side-view cameras required for the God’s Eye system necessitated the ditching of the “BYD Design” strips on the entrance fenders. Final however not least are the brand new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, that are much more lined up for better aerodynamic effectivity.
On the within, the Atto 3 lastly ditches a lot of its eccentric fitness- and muscle-inspired touches. The dashboard and door panels, beforehand ribbed on your pleasure, at the moment are all clean with elegant stitching, though the pull-back door openers and the “guitar strings” on the door pockets stay. The latter at the moment are completed in black, nonetheless, serving to them higher mix in with the remainder of the inside.
The unique’s outlandish blue-and-white color scheme has additionally been given method to extra sober decisions, together with white and a full black. There’s additionally a brand new, cleaner-looking three-spoke steering, just like the one within the M6 MPV.
Just like the Dolphin facelift, the Atto 3 graduates from a tiny five-inch digital instrument show to a a lot bigger 8.8-inch unit, though the selection of 12.8- or 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreens (once more mounted within the panorama orientation, no extra rotating) stays. There’s additionally nonetheless a 12-inch head-up show.
The centre console has additionally been redesigned to supply extra useable house, due to the jettisoning of the gearlever in favour of a column-mounted stalk. Instead are two Tesla-style telephone holders (solely one in all which has a Qi wi-fi charger), twin cupholders and a fridge underneath the centre armrest, replete with a temperature management knob. Final however not least, hidden drawers have been added beneath the rear seats.
Mechanically, the Atto 3 stays unchanged, powered by a single entrance motor that produces 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque. Consumers proceed to get a alternative of both a 49.92 kWh or a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, delivering a variety of 430 km and 510 km respectively on China’s extremely optimistic CLTC cycle. On the WLTP cycle, the automobile returns 345 km for the Normal Vary mannequin and 420 km for the Prolonged Vary. Pricing ranges from 115,800 yuan (RM70,700) to 145,800 yuan (RM89,000).
In Malaysia, a revised model of the Atto 3 has been teased, with some 2025 mannequin 12 months updates anticipated. Nevertheless, this extra substantial facelift isn’t anticipated to reach right here till subsequent 12 months on the earliest, identical to the Dolphin facelift.
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