Verdict
For most Malaysian buyers, the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is the cleaner buy: it costs RM125,800 against RM149,800, yet keeps the same 201 hp single-motor front-drive layout and identical 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The main mechanical gain is battery size, up from 49.9 kWh to 60.5 kWh, although the quoted range only moves from 410 km to 420 km. The outgoing Mk1 still has the edge for airbags and boot space, so this is not a total wipeout.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 if you want the outgoing car’s 7 airbags and slightly larger 440-litre boot, and the price makes sense as a used buy.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift if you want the lower new-car price, larger 60.5 kWh battery and the same 201 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 RM149,800; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift RM125,800
- Battery: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 49.9 kWh; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 60.5 kWh
- EV range: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 410 km; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 420 km
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 440 L; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 434 L
- Airbags: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 7; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 6
- Performance: BYD Atto 3 Mk1 201 hp and 7.3 s; BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift 201 hp and 7.3 s
Mk1
- 7 airbags versus the facelift’s 6
- Slightly larger 440-litre boot
- Same 201 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h as the facelift
- Higher RM149,800 price on these figures
- Smaller 49.9 kWh battery
- Shorter 410 km quoted EV range
Mk1 Facelift
- Lower RM125,800 price
- Larger 60.5 kWh battery
- Same size, power and acceleration as the Mk1
- 6 airbags versus the Mk1’s 7
- Boot space drops to 434 litres
- Range gain is only 10 km despite the larger battery
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM149,800 | RM125,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 49.9 kWh | 60.48 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 410 km | 420 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.0 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 70.0 kW | 110 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 434 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Open Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | — | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 or BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift better?
The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is better for most buyers because it is cheaper, has a larger 60.5 kWh battery and keeps the same 201 hp and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h performance. The Mk1 counters with 7 airbags and a 440-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 is RM149,800 and the BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift is RM125,800, so the facelift is RM24,000 cheaper on these prices.
Does the facelift go much further on a charge?
No. The BYD Atto 3 Mk1 Facelift has a bigger 60.5 kWh battery, but its quoted range is 420 km versus 410 km for the 49.9 kWh Mk1. That is only a 10 km increase.
