![]() The usual variety of modes are offered – from Eco to Sport – but you’d be hard pushed to tell the difference between them. With ample legroom in the back and a decent boot, it’s suited to life as a five-seater family transporter.īehind the wheel, the Atto could be more engaging it’s yet another EV crossover that feels like you are riding on the car’s chassis rather than in it, but the ride and handling are never a cause for concern. ![]() It’s marginally smaller than the Skoda Enyaq but a step up from the likes of the Peugeot e-2008. In terms of space, this crossover comes in along the lines of the MG5 or ID.3. It’s not just a gimmick either the software running on the system is impressively quick and given the ongoing ridicule faced by Volkswagen over its user interface, BYD gives its German EV rivals a bit of a masterclass. The styling touches are sometimes a little over the top, but they can be forgiven when you compare it to the drab offerings of many European rivals There are plenty of ways to please your inner child, like the gear selector that could have been taken straight from a Boeing and the massive 15.6-inch touchscreen that swivels from landscape to portrait as you wish. A real effort has been put into making it an exciting and fun place to be. The styling touches are sometimes a little over the top, but they can be forgiven when you compare it to the drab offerings of many European rivals. BYD has delivered a family car with a build quality to worry any European rival. When you consider how other Asian brands first arrived on the Irish market, this is certainly no bargain basement offering. Exterior styling is a typical crossover – though the rear does have certain styling cues reminiscent of premium German brands. That said, the Atto 3 has a lot to offer. In terms of space, this crossover comes in along the lines of the MG5 or ID.3 ![]() But it would have been nice to see them put their best foot forward. Head over heart, it is the sensible choice, for this is where the volume sales are at in Ireland right now. Instead, they opted for something staid: a regular family crossover. BYD has the Seal saloon due this autumn, which is a Tesla Model 3 rival that could have pitched the brand right into the premium EV mix. As the model chosen to introduce the brand to Irish buyers, the Atto 3 certainly isn’t the most exciting. ![]()
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