Preliminary specs for BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia; priced from RM 150k, up to 480 km range, short waiting period
Sanjay · Nov 17, 2022 01:59 PM
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Photos are from the Singaporean-market Atto 3
November's buzzword is the BYD Atto 3, and after our initial spotting of a camouflaged unit we now have some preliminary facts and figures of the battery-electric (BEV) SUV in Malaysia, thanks to our sources close to the matter.
Two variants will be offered; the Standard and the Extended range. The Standard range will approximately start from RM 150k, while the Extended is said to be priced from RM 170k. These are still not set in stone just yet, so do account for slight differences in their final pricing.
Specs-wise, the Standard boasts 410 km range, while the Extended bumps that up to 480 km, both per the NEDC test cycle. These means the Malaysian-market Atto 3 will have two Blade LFP (lithium iron phospate) battery options – 49.92 kWh and 60.48 kWh.
But of course, the extra prices doesn't just translate to purely increased range. What we know is that the Standard BYD Atto 3 will pack 17 inch wheels, 6 speakers, and single-colour ambient lighting.
Meanwhile, the Extended range will bump things up with 18-inch rolling stock, 8 speakers, and multi-coloured LED ambient lighting inside. This variant also adds a powered tailgate, and wireless charging.
Clockwise from top left: Parkour Red, Surf Blue, Ski White, Boulder Grey, Forest Green
Five colour options makes up the available palette to buyers, and all models will be fully-imported from (CBU) China, at least for the time being.
Pre-booking is now open (you can contact the company's social media page here), ahead of the model's launch that's tentatively taking place in the second week of December.
Oh, and waiting lists? The official we spoke to says deliveries can commence by Q1 2023.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
