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Kia Sorento vs BYD Atto 3

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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$47,650 - $84,660

2024 price

BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3

$44,499 - $47,499

2024 price

Summary

2024 Kia Sorento
2024 BYD Atto 3
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.1L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Misses out on some safety tech
  • Annoying traffic sign recognition
  • Not enough charge points for whining teenagers

  • The interior design is polarising
  • Long-term BYD prospects still unclear
  • No spare tyre
2024 Kia Sorento Summary

The Kia Sorento S diesel AWD is in the lower spec ranks of the Sorento line-up but it still seems like it would be, on paper at least, an easy vehicle to live with.

It’s a seven-seater with updated technology and a boosted features list and while it may not have the plush appeal of those in the Sorento upper echelon, such as the GT-Line, the Sorento S diesel AWD has plenty of potential as a family mover.

But what’s it really like? Read on.

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2024 BYD Atto 3 Summary

We appear to have reached a tipping point in the acceptance of electric vehicles in this country. The early adopters have made their switch but the technology has become more widely accepted, so now carmakers need to woo buyers with conventional means. 

That means the tried and tested methods for making any car more appealing to a customer - lower cost and more equipment.

No car demonstrates this better than the BYD Atto 3, which is one of the most popular electric vehicles in Australia. But after an initial surge of buyers happy for a more affordable EV, BYD needs to find fresh ways to attract new customers.

So, for this updated 2024 Atto 3, BYD has made it cheaper and added some key new equipment, while retaining its previous strengths in terms of value and technology.

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