BYD has formally revealed its refreshed Atto 3 electrical SUV in China, nevertheless it’s unclear when it’ll go on sale in Australia.
The Atto 3 – offered in China because the Yuan Plus – will get freshened exterior styling as part of the replace, in addition to a handful of latest expertise options, however there’s no additional energy or driving vary.
“When we’ve got information on new product coming to Australia we are going to inform the media,” a BYD Australia spokesperson informed CarExpert.
Representatives for the model have beforehand mentioned it might take 12 to 24 months for brand new automobiles in China to be developed for right-hand drive markets reminiscent of Australia.
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As beforehand reported when it was leaked in Chinese language authorities approval paperwork, the Atto 3’s entrance bumper now options extra aggressive facet air aprons that are extra carefully aligned with these seen on the BYD Seal sedan.
On the rear, the bumper will get a sharper decrease portion, whereas there’s additionally a brand new stepped rear spoiler with two break up prime brake lights, slightly than the extra standard strip on the present mannequin.
In China, the Atto 3 is fitted with new-look wheels all spherical, transferring to 5 spokes as a substitute of the 5 twin-spokes of the present automobile.
The patterned C/D-pillar trim has additionally been changed with a extra standard body-colour insert.
Whereas that’s the extent of the visible adjustments on the surface, Automobile Information China stories Chinese language examples of the SUV shall be outfitted with the most recent ‘God’s Eye’ superior driver help system (ADAS).
That is powered by three cameras behind the windscreen, 4 surround-view cameras, 5 long-range cameras, 5 millimetre-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
A type of cameras seems to take a seat above the entrance quantity plate holder.
Pictures of the Atto 3’s inside, printed by Autohome, present a barely extra conservative look general.
There seems to be a bigger digital instrument cluster, which sits behind a brand new flat-bottom steering wheel.
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Picture credit score: Autohome
Different inside tweaks embody the gear shifter being moved from the centre console and onto the steering column.
The publication stories this variation has resulted in a 50-watt smartphone charger now sitting as a substitute, able to holding two telephones.
No adjustments have been made beneath the pores and skin, with the Atto 3 persevering with to be powered by a front-mounted electrical motor producing 150kW and 310Nm, and batteries starting from 49.9kWh to 60.5kWh.
The reveal of China’s new Yuan Plus comes after BYD Australia introduced it might introduce a brand new, extra inexpensive Important base mannequin, priced from $39,990 earlier than on-road prices.