NEW BYD Atto 3 review – the best EV from China? | What Car?

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Here is the requested summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car BYD Atto 3:

-BYD stands for Build Your Dreams, and Atto 3 is the car's name. The 3 indicates its position in a series with smaller "Atto 2" (aka Dolphin) and bigger "Atto 4" (aka Seal) EVs.
-BYD has previously sold electric vehicles in Europe, but in small numbers, and they weren't very good.
-The Atto 3 is intended to be a mainstream electric SUV.
-The gym was used as inspiration for the interior, including a kettlebell-styled gear selector. The central armrest contours are supposed to mimic a treadmill. The air vents appear like dumbells.
-Quirky features include strings on the door pockets that can be played like a tune.
-The top-spec has a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system; lower trims have a smaller, 12.8-inch screen. The response time is impressively quick, and the graphics are clear.
-It has a rotating screen, however, Apple Carplay does not work in portrait mode.
-The camera setup is excellent. It shows different angles and matches the color of the car.
-A driver display is mounted on the steering column.

-The interior is not particularly premium, and other electric SUVs have higher-quality interiors.
-Space in the back is okay for adults, with good legroom but limited headroom.
-The boot, at 440 liters, is smaller than a Kia Niro EV’s.
-A real-world range test yielded 215 miles from a full charge; the official range is 260 miles.
-It uses a 60kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery that doesn't need cobalt and should not degrade as quickly. The range is less than some competitors. The battery also makes the car heavier.
-Charging speeds are not impressive.
-The car received a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.
-The suspension is soft, giving a smooth ride around town, but becomes bouncy and fidgety when driving faster on the motorway. The steering is light but can be aggressive when approaching the limits of grip.
-The interior can be noisy. There's no lumbar support in the seats.
-Though cheaper than some electric SUVs, it is not cheaper than, say, an MG4.
-It has lots of equipment as standard.
-This isn't a great vehicle to drive for long journeys.

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