The BYD ATTO 3, also known as the Yuan Plus in some markets, has undergone rigorous safety testing by multiple organizations. Let's dive into its crash test ratings and safety features.

ANCAP Safety Rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) awarded the BYD ATTO 3 a 5-star safety rating in 2022. Here's the breakdown of its performance:

  • Adult Occupant Protection: 91% (34.68 out of 38)
  • Child Occupant Protection: 84% (41.62 out of 49)
  • Vulnerable Road User Protection: 69% (37.54 out of 54)
  • Safety Assist: 80% (12.76 out of 16)

This rating applies to all New Zealand variants (Standard Range and Extended Range) introduced from July 2022 onwards.

BYD ATTO 3 Crash Testing

Euro NCAP Rating

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) also awarded the BYD ATTO 3 a 5-star safety rating in 2022, with similar scores to the ANCAP results.

Key Safety Features

The BYD ATTO 3 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including:

  1. 7 Airbags: Dual frontal, side chest-protecting, side head-protecting (curtain), and a center airbag for added protection in side impacts.
  2. Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB): Includes Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist, and Backover functionality.
  3. Lane Support System: Features Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK).
  4. Additional Driver Assistance:
    • Adaptive Cruise Control
    • Blind Spot Monitoring
    • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
    • Speed Sign Recognition
    • Driver Monitoring System
  5. Child Safety: ISOFIX child restraint anchorage points on outer rear seats.

Physical Crash Test Performance

In the ANCAP tests, the ATTO 3 performed well in various crash scenarios:

  • Full-width frontal test: Good protection for the driver and rear passenger.
  • Frontal offset test: Good protection for all critical body regions.
  • Side impact test: Good protection for all critical body regions.
  • Oblique pole test: Good head protection, adequate chest protection.

Areas for Improvement

While overall performance was strong, there were a few areas noted for potential improvement:

  • The vehicle was penalized for presenting a moderate risk to occupants of an oncoming vehicle in a frontal offset crash.
  • Installation of child restraints in the center seating position of the second row is not recommended due to the lack of a top tether anchorage.

Final Comments

The BYD ATTO 3's 5-star ratings from both ANCAP and Euro NCAP demonstrate its strong safety credentials. With high scores across most categories and a comprehensive suite of safety features, the ATTO 3 proves to be a safe choice in the electric SUV segment. As always, while crash test ratings are an important factor in vehicle selection, they should be considered alongside other aspects such as real-world performance, reliability, and overall value when making a purchasing decision.

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