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
BYD Atto 3 EV vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Alfa Romeo Tonale
2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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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
7.6
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Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,499 - $47,499
$50,900 - $78,500
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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
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
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 (+$1,600)
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 Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 8 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 118kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 240Nm - 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 12.5 | |
