The biggest piece of news in the Indian automotive industry for today is that BYD has launched the Atto 3 in the Indian market. This is the second vehicle from the manufacturer in India after the E6. Before we dive straight into the details, here are the highlights that you need to know about the latest SUV in town!
BYD Atto 3 | Highlights
- BYD Atto 3 has an introductory price of INR 33.9 Lakhs.
- This car comes as a CKD unit in India with a single, yet fully loaded variant.
- A 204PS motor powers the SUV with a 60kWh battery pack.
- Delivers 521km on a single charge (ARAI Certified)
- A rotating touchscreen infotainment, ADAS and a panoramic sunroof come as the feature highlights.
The Chinese automaker BYD has just dropped the second car in its lineup and this time, you can definitely buy it for yourself. The BYD Atto 3 is available for individual registrations as well. This electric SUV comes as a CKD unit in India and is available in a single, fully loaded variant.
Talking about the price comparison, if you look at the rivals, the MG ZS EV’s top trim, the BYD Atto 3 comes at ₹7.4 Lakhs more. If you look at the Hyundai Kona, it is still on the expensive side. Is the extra price worth it? We would say yes. Why, because this SUV offers some really premium features and the look and feel are quite premium too.
The feature highlights include a rotating 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a powered tailgate. On the safety front, this SUV comes with 7 airbags, ESC, ADAS features and a 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating. Great! Isn’t it?
A 60kWh lade battery pack powers a 204PS motor which then delivers it to the front wheels. You also get fast charging options.
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