2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

At last, the 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been launched in Malaysia at the ongoing Sime Darby Motors Automania. Only one variant this time around, and the big news is that sole Extended Range model has dropped in price and now costs the same as last year’s Standard Range – all while keeping the bigger battery and all the goodies.

This means the ER is now priced at RM149,800 (nett, RM150,430 on-the-road without insurance), which is a substantial RM18,000 lower than what it was retailing for last year (RM167,800 nett, RM168,430 OTR).

2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

For that money, you get a 60.48 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides a range of 420 km on the WLTP cycle. Performance-wise, the ER’s single front motor produces 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, getting it from zero to 100 km/h more than half a second quicker at 7.3 seconds.

The car supports 88 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the battery from 10 to 80% charge in 40 minutes. As for AC charging, maximum input remains the same as before at 7 kW, so a full charge takes 9 hours and 42 minutes.

2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

On the outside, the 2024 Atto 3 is differentiated through black window surrounds and D-pillars that replace the previous silver items, as well as a simple BYD badge at the back (no more “Build Your Dreams”) and the addition of a new Cosmos Black colour option. As before, the ER model gets 18-inch turbine-style alloy wheels, now riding on Continental EcoContact 6Q tyres instead of the old Atlas Batman A51 rubber.

Inside, the 2024 Atto 3 gains a larger 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen from the Seal – up from 12.8 inches before – as well as a new black and dark blue two-tone colour scheme for cars painted Boulder Grey or Cosmos Black. Features that are exclusive to the ER are multi-colour ambient lighting, nine speakers (up from six) and a powered tailgate.

2024 BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia – ER only, 420 km range, better tyres, dark interior, RM18k less at RM149,800

The rest of the standard kit remains identical and includes adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry with an NFC key card, push-button start, single-zone automatic air con, six-way driver’s and four-way passenger side power-adjustable front seats, faux leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof, heated side-view mirrors, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger and a 360-degree camera system.

Safety-wise, the Atto 3 comes with seven airbags (including a front centre airbag) and stability control, along with a full range of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • ThePolygon on Sep 06, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    Can we just opt for the 18 inch, 17 if can when we purchase the car?

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  • Nice

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  • Now fall in love with this brand

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  • Yup better specs and same price. Worth

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  • Normal_user on Sep 06, 2024 at 11:47 pm

    Expect price to drop to rm120-30k when e.Mas7 debuts end of this year with competitive specs & better interior looks (minus those quirky, alien, muscle design).

    BYD aggressively slashing their rivals in Thailand, with the early customers complaining and new customers enjoying.

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    • Ok what. At least many have choices. BYD is mainly for durable and better aftersales too as many still prefer

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  • Khai Rud Din on Sep 07, 2024 at 12:07 am

    just wait for e.MAS 7….sure the price will drop again.

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    • Ok what. At least many have choices. Even BYD Atto 3 still worth to buy including BYD is mainly for durable and better aftersales too as many still prefer where Proton eMas lacks though better than Tesla

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  • willie on Sep 07, 2024 at 6:55 pm

    i prefer the driver lcd meter cluster slighter bigger like seal.

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    • Depends. But didn’t hear any complains from BYD Atto 3 owners about it

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  • Vtec kick in yo on Sep 07, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    Rm130k common byd!!!

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  • Khalil on Sep 08, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    The Apple car play was wireless in the last version. This was achieved through a software upgrade. Pls check and update the article accordingly.

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  • Good car. Better than Tesla

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    • Mat Hijau on Sep 09, 2024 at 5:12 pm

      Errr how is it better than BYD ? Rotating screen ? Engine Start button ? Guitar string ?

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  • beruang on Sep 26, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Top up a bit can get XPeng G6. More handsome, more hi tech, more spacious.

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  • dsdsdsd on Oct 08, 2024 at 10:01 pm

    I had a friend whose BYD Atto 3 had brake failure. He quickly sold it off and bought a Model 3 instead.

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