Key highlights
- BYD Atto 2 spotted in Chennai
- India launch is on the cards
- It is most likely to be launched with an EV powertrain
The upcoming BYD Atto 2 mid-size SUV has been spotted once again in India. The fresh spy shots were taken in Chennai, where a production-spec Atto 2 was spotted with a temporary registration plate.
Finished in Skiing White colour, this specific test car looks like an imported specimen for the Indian market. The test mule has a similar exterior design to the global model, including the connected LED taillights, grey body cladding, conventional door handles, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
While the spy shot could not capture the front design, the reporting source says that the Atto 2 has the same sleek design as the global model. The global-spec Atto 2 measures 4.3 metres in length, which positions it against rivals like the Tata Sierra, Tata Curvv EV, Maruti e Vitara, and Hyundai Creta Electric in India.
On the inside, the Atto 2 comes with a spacious cabin with rich materials and strong build quality. The dual-tone interior features an 8.8-inch digital driver cockpit and a large 15.6-inch central infotainment screen. The list of features includes electric seat adjustment for the driver, front seats with ventilation, a wireless charging pad, panoramic sunroof, and Level 2 ADAS.
BYD offers the Atto 2 in a pure electric and a hybrid variant in the global market. The Indian market is likely to receive the EV version next year. The EV is likely to feature a battery size from 32 kWh to 64 kWh, offering 201 bhp and 310 Nm, with a WLTP claimed range of up to 430 km.
BYD has been testing the Atto 2 in the Indian market for a long time. It will be positioned below the Atto 3 in India, and it could be priced somewhere around Rs 25 lakh.
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