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Subaru Forester vs BYD Atto 3

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Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester

$37,890 - $50,140

2024 price

BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3

$44,499 - $47,499

2024 price

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2024 Subaru Forester
2024 BYD Atto 3
Safety Rating

Engine Type

0.0L
Fuel Type
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Electric
Fuel Efficiency
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0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Traditional interior design feels old compared to rivals
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Sparse amenities in back row

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

There is a plethora of medium SUVs to choose from in our market, so what will make you notice the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S?

It's second from the top for the (petrol) Forester line-up, has a decidedly spacious cabin, and probably most importantly, an affordable price point! 

It has some tough rivals, like the practical Nissan X-Trail, which you can now get with seven seats and the feature-heavy Skoda Karoq

Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4, is also a contender. So, should you make like the snow fields and join forces with this Subaru?

I’ve been driving it with my family of three to find out for you.

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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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