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 Kia Seltos Comparison
BYD Atto 3 EV
Kia Seltos
2024 BYD
Atto 3 EV
vs
2024 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
7.8
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Based on the BYD Atto 3 EV EXTENDED RANGE
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
345 to 370 km
Warranty
6 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$44,499 - $47,499
$29,850 - $45,270
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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
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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.
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 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 | ||
| - | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.5 | |
