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BYD Atto 2 vs Isuzu D-MAX

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

Premium

Isuzu D-MAX

Verdict

The Atto 2 is 7% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000RM103,121
Body typeSUVPickup
SegmentB-SegmentTruck/4X4
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection
Capacity2,164 cc
Horsepower161 hp
Torque400 Nm
FuelElectricDiesel
Bore80 mm
Compression Ratio16.5
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower174 hp
Motor Torque290 Nm
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh
EV Range345 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticManual
Transmission Name6-speed Manual
Gears6
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm5,330 mm
Width1,830 mm1,810 mm
Height1,675 mm1,770 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm3,125 mm
Weight1,805 kg
Fuel Tank76 litres
Doors52
Seats52
Boot Space380 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17205R16C
Rear Tyre215/60R17205R16C
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitFull Size
Factory TyresWestlake SU318a
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Thailand (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamLeaf Springs
Front Wheels17" Alloy16" Steel Wheels
Rear Wheels17" Alloy16" Steel Wheels
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point2 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorHalogen Reflector
TaillampsLED CombinationNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front SeatsManual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlManual Air-con
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound SystemRadio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchDriver Side One Touch Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonManual Key Ignition
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM571

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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