The Chinese electric vehicle company Build Your Dreams has released a new version of its electric SUV, the BYD Atto 3.
This updated 2024 model has been introduced overseas and comes with a range of new features.
Additionally, the BYD Atto 3’s updated model has received some cosmetic improvements, while its mechanical features remain the same as the current model. The vehicle now comes in a new Cosmos Black colour, giving it a more high-end appearance, as reported by Autocar.
The model also features a new gloss black finish on the chrome window surrounds, and the D-pillar insert is now in gloss black as well. The badge on the tailgate of the BYD Atto 3 has been reduced to just the BYD logo.
Additionally, the electric SUV now has new 18-inch alloy wheels with wider 235/50 R18 tyres, replacing the previous 215/55 R18 tyres. These changes were made in response to customer feedback in international markets regarding the tyres’ grip.
The interior layout of the 2024 Atto 3 remains unchanged, but the major update is the new infotainment screen. The model now uses a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen system from the new Seal EV, replacing the 12.8-inch unit in the current model.
The screen retains its rotating feature, allowing it to be used in both landscape and portrait modes. The cabin also sports a new dark blue and black colour scheme, giving the interior a fresh appearance.
The 2024 Atto 3 now includes a number of software upgrades from BYD, including the ‘Intelligent Start’ technology that lets the driver start the vehicle by pushing the brake pedal.
The updated infotainment unit now supports Amazon Music, a web browser, a karaoke function, and a BYD app store. Other upgrades include a thicker sunroof shade, improved voice recognition software, quieter navigation and proximity alarm alerts, and a new anti-theft alarm sound.
The interior ambient lighting is also synchronized with Spotify songs being played. The 2024 Atto 3 retains its mechanical configuration, relying on the e-Platform 3.0 with a 49.9 kWh blade battery, providing an estimated range of 345 km on a single charge.
The electric motor has a max torque of 310 Nm and 201 bhp. In international markets, a larger 60.5 kWh battery pack is also available, offering a claimed range of 420 km (WLTP) on a single charge.
The India-spec version has a range of 521 kilometres (ARAI-approved). The right-hand-drive 2024 BYD Atto 3 is currently available for sale in Japan and Singapore, with plans to gradually introduce it in more markets worldwide.
The Atto 3 is already on sale in India, and the updated model is expected to arrive later this year, although the company has not yet confirmed any details. The price of the BYD Atto 3 in India is over Rs 30 lakh.
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