BYD Atto 2: Can this city car perform on the track?!

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- The BYD Atto 2 is a smaller sibling to the Atto 3 and may have a lower price.
- At this point in time, the price and range have not been announced. Also, its arrival in New Zealand and Australia has not been announced either.
- The range in China is available in two options; one with 312 km WTLP, the other with 400 km WTLP.
- Two motor variations are available. One motor generates 70kW and the other 130kW. They both have a front-wheel drive.
- The 0-100 time is 7.9 seconds.
- There's a 32 kWh battery or a 45.1 kWh battery available.
- Torque is 290 Nm on the 130 kW version.
- The interior design is more subdued than the Atto 3. It is not too placticky and surfaces are padded.
- All model have electric front seats with heated and ventilated settings. The rear seats also have the same heated and ventilated option.
- The driver seat lacks lateral support for spirited driving. The driver might slide around during such conditions.
- The headroom is very generous.
- There's a full panoramic roof.
- The legroom is decent with rear feet being able to slide under front seats.
- Boot space is 400L, a 60/40 split.
- Has full-wheel disc brakes and the driver-assist safety features one might want.
- No frunk, even with the empty space.
- 65 kW DC charging.
- The handling is decent due to a soft suspension and cost-saving tires.
- The driver recommends telling BYD if you want the car to be imported into New Zealand.
- The Atto 2 is relatively sensible and a fun family car to drive with plenty of practical storage.

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