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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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BYD Atto 3 EV vs Kia Cerato Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Kia Cerato
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2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
6 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$44,499 - $47,499
$27,060 - $36,860
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
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.
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.3 | |
