8.4
2024 BYD Atto 3 review
Lower pricing is just part of the appeal of this updated version of the Atto 3, which sees a number of important changes.
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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Atto 3 EV vs 2022 Kia Seltos Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Kia Seltos
2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2022 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.4
7.9
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Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Based on the Kia Seltos GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
340 to 380 km
Warranty
6 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,499 - $47,499
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Could be the perfect ‘first EV’
- Much better Continental tyres
- Loaded with standard equipment
Misses
- Interior is a bit quirky
- Still a bit pricey compared to some rivals
- Best colours axed in favour of black
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly laid-out interior
- Improved eight-speed automatic
- Impressive infotainment displays
Misses
- Infuriating safety systems
- Awkward turbocharged engine
- Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Currently Australian-delivered BYD ATTO 3s are available in white by default with a $700 option to upgrade to Grey or Blue.
Red and Green are available in other markets and may find themselves here in the future.
There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.
Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.5 | |
