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2023 BYD Atto 3 Extended Range review
The BYD Atto 3 might be from a new brand, but it's quickly established itself as an electric car leader in Australia. Here's why.
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Scott Collie
BYD Atto 3 EV vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Cupra Formentor
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2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,011 - $51,011
$51,990 - $67,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generous equipment list
- Comfortable, refined drive
- Impressive range for the price
Misses
- Prices have risen since launch
- Inconsistent warranty terms across different parts
- Tyres leave room for improvement
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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)
NA
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.
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
