Suv Plug-In Hybrid e-CVT FWD 5-seat

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style SUV
ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is a South African SUV with a suv body and plug-in hybrid power.
ZAR 489,900
On-road in
ZAR 501,914
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 489,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 4,164
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 489,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,577/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1498cc (1.5L) Torque:122Nm (90 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:160mm (6.3″) Power:72kW (97 bhp) Electric Range:40km Battery:7.85kWh Boot425L (15.0 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 19.6 km/l (46 mpg)
City 21.7 km/l (51 mpg)
Highway 19.6 km/l (46 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Hagalu editorial rating: 4.3/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,577
Total Interest
ZAR 124,627
Total Payable
ZAR 514,627
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i

ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is a South African SUV with a suv body and plug-in hybrid power.

It uses exactly the same 1.5-litre petrol-electric system, 7.85 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, 122 kW and 300 Nm as Comfort. Its official 40 km WLTC electric range, 930 km combined-range reference, 5.1 L/100 km test figure, 9.1-second acceleration and 180 km/h top speed also match. Dynamic moves from Comfort's 10.1-inch display to a 12.8-inch unit, replaces fabric with synthetic-leather upholstery, adds electric driver-seat adjustment and a panoramic roof, and includes further convenience or driver-assistance upgrades in the current official sheet. The 425-litre boot and 1,335-litre folded-seat figure support small-family use. Dynamic's equipment does not change five-seat capacity, towing scope or basic road orientation. The hybrid system is most effective when the battery is charged regularly. Owners without a safe charging arrangement should not assume the advertised fuel figure will appear automatically. BYD's model-specific South African booklet publishes five-year or 150,000 km complete-vehicle and powertrain cover, eight-year or 200,000 km power-battery cover with at least 70% capacity, a four-year or 60,000 km service plan, and five-year or 150,000 km roadside assistance. The 1.5-litre petrol-electric DM-i system produces 122 kW and 300 Nm, uses a 7.85 kWh battery and drives the front wheels. The R489,900 Dynamic is the top derivative, adding a 12.8-inch screen, panoramic roof, synthetic trim, powered driver's seat and expanded equipment without changing performance. Five-seat cabin with a 12.8-inch central display, synthetic-leather upholstery, electric driver-seat adjustment, panoramic roof and the range's fullest convenience specification. Dynamic suits an urban professional or small family that can charge regularly and will use its larger display, electric seat, panoramic roof and expanded assistance features. A proper look at the ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, the top trim sits beside an active listing, while a South African price reference of R489,900 sets a practical boundary

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i — Quick Facts

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Generation
First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation
Model Year
2026
Production Status
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Length
4330 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1675 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
425 l
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Front Legroom
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
760 mm
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Series-Parallel Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
122 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
122 kW
Combined Torque
300 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
Motor Location
Front
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
198.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
7.85 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Battery Voltage
191.5 V
Electric Range
40 km (WLTC)
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
2 h 42 min (15-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
LSD Available
Not Available
Gearbox
e-CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
4x2
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.48
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Column-shift electronic gear selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
816 km
Electric Consumption
16.8 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Charging Type
AC
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC
Combined Driving Range
930 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
922 km
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Auto Start Stop
Integrated hybrid engine stop/start
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Highway Mileage
19.6 km/l
City Mileage
21.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
19.6 km/l
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
AEB
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Heated Seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Android Auto
Standard
Touchscreen
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Roof Rails
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Obsidian Black, Midnight Blue, Time Grey, Skiing White
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Terrain Modes
Snow
Wading Depth
342.95 mm
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
Approach Angle
18 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
Locking Differential
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Tyre Size
R16
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Service Plan
4 years/60000 km service plan
Warranty
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
CO2 Emissions
69 g/km
Pricing Role
higher-equipment derivative
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
Ownership Role
higher-equipment derivative
Starting Price
489900
Starting Price Zar
489900
Driving fit

Where the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The best buyer for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a e-CVT transmission. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i

City
The urban test for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
The body remains 4,330 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,675 mm high on a 2,620 mm wheelbase. For highway buyers, the ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard
Off-Road
Added cameras can help identify an obstacle, but they do not create clearance, tyre strength or all-wheel traction. A power output of 72 kW @ 6000 rpm may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor plug-in hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
BYD ATTO 2 Dynamic DM-i expert rating
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is a South African SUV with a suv body and plug-in hybrid power. The BYD ATTO 2 Dynamic DM-i costs R489,900 and is the richer of the two South African derivatives. A fair review of ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R489,900, engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid and a power output of 72 kW @ 6000 rpm can be valuable for the right driver. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price The conclusion depends on the exact South African derivative, its price and the work it has to do.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Value 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Practicality 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.5/5 · 10%
4.5/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

The BYD ATTO 2 Dynamic DM-i costs R489,900 and is the richer of the two South African derivatives. A fair review of ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R489,900, engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid and a power output of 72 kW @ 6000 rpm can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Plug-in Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: e-CVT
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R489,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
  • ✓Power output: 72 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: e-CVT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i budget.
  • ✕A short ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i stock and support terms.

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is R489,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Comfort DM-i, Dynamic DM-i. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is 160 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is 1498 cc, with output shown as 72 kW (97 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i is around 19.6 km/l.

The best buyer for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a e-CVT transmission.

The urban test for ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid is only useful if access and visibility work in...

The body remains 4,330 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,675 mm high on a 2,620 mm wheelbase. For highway buyers, the ATTO 2 DM-i Dynamic DM-i needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard

Buyers researching the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i often compare it with rivals such as Mitsubishi Outlander Sport , Jetour X70 Plus , Suzuki Jimny , Mazda CX-3 , Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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