The second generation of the BYD Seagull, marketed in Indonesia as\nthe Atto 1, has been introduced in China with several major changes.\nThis includes the electric motor being moved to the rear wheels,\ntransforming the drivetrain to rear-wheel drive (RWD) and simultaneously\nproviding space for a front boot.<\/p>\n
According to reports from Carnewschina, the vehicle\u2019s appearance\nfollows filings with China\u2019s Ministry of Industry and Information\nTechnology (MIIT) and previously circulated exterior design sketches.\nPreviously reported cabin sketches indicate that this five-passenger car\nno longer utilises a traditional instrument panel and features changes\nto the chassis, drivetrain, and cabin components.<\/p>\n
Recent photographs from promotional photo shoots have also sparked\nspeculation that higher-specification variants may support BYD\u2019s\nsecond-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology. However,\nBYD has not yet officially announced the power output or charging\ndurations.<\/p>\n
Regulatory data from the MIIT identifies the motor under model code\nTZ164XYB, produced by Zhengzhou BYD Auto Co., Ltd., with a power output\nof 95 kW or 127 hp. This increase in power raises the recorded maximum\nspeed of the Atto 1 to 150 kilometres per hour.<\/p>\n
The chassis components have also undergone changes. The torsion beam\nrear suspension found in the previous model has been replaced with an\nindependent multi-link suspension system.<\/p>\n
The car also utilises wider tyres, specifically 205\/60 R16, mounted\non 16-inch double five-spoke alloy wheels. For comparison, the previous\nmodel used 165 mm and 175 mm tyres.<\/p>\n
Moving the drivetrain to the rear creates space in the front\ncompartment to serve as a front boot, or \u2018frunk\u2019.<\/p>\n
A front boot remains uncommon for small electric vehicles in China\npriced below 100,000 yuan (approximately Rp250 million), although BYD\nhas not yet announced the official capacity of this compartment. In\nIndonesia, the Atto 1 is currently sold starting from Rp199 million for\nits entry-level variant.<\/p>\n
The redesigned centre console features physical toggle-style buttons\nbelow the air conditioning vents, a wireless phone charger, and two\nvertically arranged cup holders.<\/p>\n
Regarding the exterior, semi-hidden mechanical door handles replace\nthe previous flush pop-out handles. The rear features separate\ntaillights positioned beneath a large roof spoiler, along with an\nintegrated lower diffuser.<\/p>\n
LiDAR hardware is also available as an optional roof-mounted feature.\nThis device supports BYD\u2019s Level 2 DiPilot 300 (God\u2019s Eye B) advanced\ndriver-assistance system.<\/p>\n
BYD has not yet announced the official price or the launch date for\nthe second-generation Atto 1. It remains unknown whether this second\ngeneration will also be introduced to the Indonesian market.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/second-generation-byd-atto-1-undergoes-major-powertrain-overhaul-to-rwd-1790495896", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }