We've seen some crazy fast electric vehicles launched in Australia recently, but now it's
time for something completely different. It's the BYD ATTO 3, and the place it's
moving fastest is from the dealerships. Let's check it out and figure out why.
While many ground-up EVs choose to place the electric motor on the rear axle,
the BYD ATTO 3 is front-motor, front-wheel drive. Power and torque outputs are entirely acceptable,
as is the seven-second naught-to-100 kilometer an hour acceleration claim. Wowee,
the interior of the BYD ATTO 3 really is interesting and original. Never assume Chinese
car companies are just drab copiers of Western design and style. It's just not true. And here's
another cool party trick. The touchscreen can rotate from horizontal to vertical and back again,
of course. And the instrument panel, which sits on the steering column, is tiny. It could've been
nicked out of a racing car. The instrument panel looks cool, but it's not that easy to use. A lot
of the numbers are small, which makes them hard to read, and against a light background, just
impossible. However, you can darken the screen off, which helps a lot. It feels a bit enclosed
in the back when you first climb in, but that's a bit misleading. It's really because of these
big one-piece front seats. Actually, two adults, it's generous. You'll get comfortable back here.
The ATTO 3's boot is a pretty generous size at 440 liters. And if you split-fold the rear seats,
that expands to 1340 liters. Okay, time to hit the road in the ATTO 3 and see what it's all about.
So we're not off to any racetracks or mountain roads in the ATTO 3. We're sticking to urban
routes in the suburbs because that's what it's designed for and that's where it works at its
best. The ATTO 3's been set up with a soft, supple ride rather than cutting-edge handling.
And that works well for the 'burbs where it copes with some pretty chopped-up surfaces. A
linear power delivery and a comfy ride really work for the ATTO 3. It's a relaxed way to get about.
But pricing is a fundamental issue for all electric cars right now. At least this one is more
affordable than most. So if you want an EV that doesn't cost the Earth and might just contribute
to saving it, then the BYD ATTO 3 is the best choice in town right now. Thanks for watching.
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