BYD Atto 3: Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift
Verdict
For most Malaysian buyers, the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is the cleaner buy: it costs RM125,800 against RM149,800, yet keeps the same 201 hp single-motor front-drive layout and identical 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The main mechanical gain is battery size, up from 49.9 kWh to 60.5 kWh, although the quoted range only moves from 410 km to 420 km. The outgoing Mk1 still has the edge for airbags and boot space, so this is not a total wipeout.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 if you want the outgoing car’s 7 airbags and slightly larger 440-litre boot, and the price makes sense as a used buy.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift if you want the lower new-car price, larger 60.5 kWh battery and the same 201 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 RM149,800; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift RM125,800
- Battery: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 49.9 kWh; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 60.5 kWh
- EV range: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 410 km; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 420 km
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 440 L; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 434 L
- Airbags: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 7; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 6
- Performance: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 201 hp and 7.3 s; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 201 hp and 7.3 s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,800 | RM 125,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.3 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 49.9 kWh | 60.5 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 410 km | 420 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 440 L✓ | 434 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 160 |
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.
Mk1
- 7 airbags versus the facelift’s 6
- Slightly larger 440-litre boot
- Same 201 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h as the facelift
- Higher RM149,800 price on these figures
- Smaller 49.9 kWh battery
- Shorter 410 km quoted EV range
Mk1 Facelift
- Lower RM125,800 price
- Larger 60.5 kWh battery
- Same size, power and acceleration as the Mk1
- 6 airbags versus the Mk1’s 7
- Boot space drops to 434 litres
- Range gain is only 10 km despite the larger battery
Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 or BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift better?
The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is better for most buyers because it is cheaper, has a larger 60.5 kWh battery and keeps the same 201 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h performance. The Mk1 counters with 7 airbags and a 440-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 is RM149,800 and the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is RM125,800, so the facelift is RM24,000 cheaper on these prices.
Does the facelift go much further on a charge?
No. The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift has a bigger 60.5 kWh battery, but its quoted range is 420 km versus 410 km for the 49.9 kWh Mk1. That is only a 10 km increase.