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BYD Atto 2 Hatchback 1.5 DM-i Active 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Active
Price	£26,880
Battery Capacity	7.8
Engine Power - BHP	165
Acceleration	9.1
Top Speed	111 mph
Length	4330 mm
Width	1830 mm
Height	1675 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	425 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1510 kg

Driver Convenience

12.8" Touchscreen
8.8" TFT full LCD instrument panel
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
AI Voice assistant
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot detection
Cloud service - BYD APP
Column shifter
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
Driver monitoring system
Emergency call service
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
Forward collision warning
Google Built-in
Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
Lane departure assist (LDA)
Navigation system with google maps
Onboard 4G connectivity
Over the air updates(OTA)
Power assisted steering
Rear camera
Rear collision warning
Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
Rear parking radar
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3.3kW On-Board charger

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB radio and FM radio
Front USB ports, 1 x 18W Type C, 1 x 60W Type C
Rear USB ports, 2 x 18W Type C

Exterior Features

4 x One-touch lift window with anti-pinch function
Auto headlamps (on/off)
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Follow me home lighting
Intelligent high beam control
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED taillights
Manually folding and heated exterior mirrors
Rain sensing front windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V power output
3 individual rear seats
3 rear head restraints
4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
Boot light
Boot parcel shelf
Centre console light
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger sunvisors with mirrors
Front LED reading lights
Integrated front headrests
ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
Multifunction steering wheel
PM2.5 air filter
Rear LED reading lights
Rear seats center headrest
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Auto hold function
Automatic emergency braking system
Comfort stop
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Door opening warning
Driver's airbag
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Hill decent control
Intelligent power brake system
Mechanical child safety lock
Pretensioned and force limiter seatbelts
Seatbelt warning
Side curtain airbags
Traction control system (TCS)
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Security

2 x Smart keys
BYD digital key
Keyless entry and keyless start

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	7.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	162
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	15-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3.3
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	12.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	50
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	31
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	24

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	4.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	3.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	4.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	65.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	78.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	61.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	201.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	36D
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	93750
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.1
Engine Power - BHP	165
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	111 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1675 mm
Length	4330 mm
Wheelbase	2620 mm
Width	1830 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2060 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1335 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	425 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1510 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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BYD Atto 2 Hatchback 1.5 DM-i Active 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Emissions - PHEV

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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