BYD Atto 3 2025 Model Launched in Australia and India with Minor Upgrades

2025/03/12
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The BYD Atto 3 2025 model has been launched in Australia and India with minor upgrades, including a new full-black interior and ventilated front seats. The exterior features simplified 18-inch alloy wheels. Mechanically, the Atto 3 remains unchanged, with a front motor producing 204 PS (150kW) and 310 Nm of torque. It offers two battery options with WLTP ranges of 345km and 420km. This update is likely a precursor to the model's introduction in Malaysia, where it may face new competition from rivals like the Proton eMas 7.
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