BYD is expanding its portfolio in India with the more premium, more luxurious and the more performant Denza brand. However, the company is also working to expand its entry-level portfolio with the Atto 2. Test mules have been spied in the country before and the latest spy shots are from automotive enthusiast Sarath S, spotted in Chennai.
The spied BYD Atto 2 test mule looks like it could be the EV version and was not donning any camouflage at all. This could be a hint that launch could be nearing and this is what BYD Atto 2 could look like when launched in the country.
BYD Atto 2 Spied In Chennai
From previous spy shots, it is evident that BYD is testing Atto 2 EV in the country. We say this because previous spy shots showed that there was no fuel filler cap on rear left quarter panel where petrol is usually filled in the PHEV DM-i version of Atto 2. The pre electric version of Atto 2 does not have this cap, which was the case with BYD Atto 2 test mule spied testing here.
However, the possibility of BYD launching the Atto 2 DM-i PHEV cannot be thrown into the winds. BYD started its journey in India with e6 and then incorporated Atto 3, Seal, eMAX7 and Sealion 7. Now, BYD is carving out its most affordable model for India, positioned below the Atto 3 to rival electric C Segment SUVs like Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and Sierra EV.
What to expect?
Launch is expected to happen in 2027 and Atto 2 is expected to boost BYD’s sales and market presence to a new horizon. Atto 2 is also called Yuan Up in China and Yuan Pro in South American nations. Dimensionally, BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, 1,675 mm in height and has a 2,620 mm long wheelbase.
Atto 2 comes with a boot space of around 400L, expanded to 1,340L. On the outside, notable design highlights include rugged body claddings, sleek LED DRL signature and LED headlights, large alloy wheels, flap-style door handles, interesting C Pillar area, striking rear roof spoiler and connected rear LED tail light signature, among others.
Inside, BYD Atto 2 packs a premium cabin with a 15.6-inch rotatable infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch instrument cluster, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, leatherette upholstery, front and side airbags, advanced Level-2 ADAS and more.
BYD Atto 2 EV is powered by up to 64.8 kWh battery pack sending juice to a single electric motor driving front wheels only. This motor is rated at up to 201 bhp and 310 Nm and the claimed range is up to 430 km (WLTP). BYD promises a 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds and DC fast charging.
