The BYD Atto 2 has now been launched in Malaysia, following its Thailand debut on the Bangkok Motor Present earlier in March this yr. The Atto 2 arrives in Malaysia in a sole variant, priced at RM100,000.
Generally known as the Yuan Up in China, the Atto 2 is a compact electrical SUV that slots into the model’s vary in between the the Dolphin and the Atto 3, being bigger than the previous and smaller than the latter. The comparability of their respective dimensions, main with the Atto 2, are as follows:
BYD Atto 2
- Size: 4,310 mm
- Width: 1,830 mm
- Peak: 1,675 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,620 mm
BYD Dolphin
- Size: 4,290 mm
- Width: 1,770 mm
- Peak: 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
BYD Atto 3
- Size: 4,455 mm
- Width: 1,875 mm
- Peak: 1,615 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,720 mm
Outdoors of the BYD product line-up, the Atto 2, size-wise, is similar to the B-segment Proton X50 which measures 4,330 mm lengthy, 1,800 mm broad, 1,609 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, whereas the Honda HR-V measures in at 4,347 mm lengthy, 1,790 mm broad, 1,591 mm tall with a 2,610 mm wheelbase.
Powertrain for the Atto 2 comes courtesy of a single-motor FWD setup producing 177 PS and 290 Nm. Thus outfitted, the Atto 2 is claimed to realize the 0-100 km/h acceleration benchmark in 7.9 seconds, and go on to a prime velocity of 160 km/h.
That is paired with the 51.13 kWh battery – the identical as that for the Australian market – which affords as much as 410 km of vary on the NEDC protocol, or 350 km of vary on the WLTP testing normal.
For charging, the Atto 2 will get a 7 kW AC onboard charger, whereas quick charging is supported at as much as 82 kW DC; primarily based on the Hong Kong market mannequin with the identical specs, this takes 28 minutes to go from 30-80% state of cost.
In China, the 45.12 kWh battery pack is the biggest on provide for its home market, bringing a CLTC-rated vary of 401 km, or 312 km when going by the extra lifelike WLTP testing normal.
Suspension structure has been revealed to be comprised of MacPherson struts in entrance and a torsion beam on the rear, whereas brakes characteristic ventilated discs on the entrance axle and strong discs on the rear axle. Alloy wheels are normal, measuring 17 inches and shod in tyres measuring 215/60R17.
Inside, the Atto 2 will get an 8.8-inch driver’s instrument show and a 12.8-inch rotating infotainment show, whereas smartphones might be recharged on a 50-watt wi-fi charging pad on the centre console slightly below the infotainment display. Smartphone connectivity supplied within the Atto 2 contains wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Malaysian market Atto 2 takes after the Hong Kong-market RHD mannequin in utilizing a column-mounted stalk drive selector, moderately than the LHD unit displayed at BIMS 2025 which makes use of a centre console-mounted drive selector. As such, the RHD configuration employs a single row of buttons for drive modes, hazard lights, hill maintain, start-stop, wi-fi machine charger, entrance display demister and audio quantity management.
Upholstery for the Atto 2 is artificial leather-based, with ventilated entrance seats. Driving help techniques are included within the Atto 2, complemented by a 360-degree encompass view monitor, whereas passive security equipment is comprised of six airbags.
For Malaysia, the BYD Atto 2 is offered with complimentary equipment together with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) adapter and a Sort 2 to three-pin plug cable. Guarantee for the Atto 2 in Malaysia is six years or 150,000 km for the car total, eight years or 160,000 km for the high-voltage battery, and eight years or 150,000 km for the drive unit.
The primary 800 consumers in Malaysia will get a straightforward possession launch package deal value RM13,500, comprised of zero instalment funds for the primary six months completely when financed with a Sime Motors panel financial institution.
For ease of charging, the primary 800 homeowners of the Atto 2 in Malaysia will obtain a free dwelling wall charger, whereas those that reside in high-rise places will get a 12-month Sime Platinum 4+ by Energy Up subscription programme which affords cellular car charging as much as 4 occasions a month, car hand-wash, vacuum and tyre shine providers as much as twice a month, and free EV rescue service as much as twice a yr (for chosen areas solely).
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