A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Coolray starts ZAR 330,000 cheaperATTO 3 from ZAR 699,900 · Coolray from ZAR 369,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ATTO 3
Coolray
Maximum Power
ATTO 3150 kW
Coolray128 kW
Maximum Torque
ATTO 3310 Nm
Coolray290 Nm
Engine Size
ATTO 3Not Applicable
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
ATTO 3Not Applicable
Coolray15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance
ATTO 3175 mm
Coolray180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BYD ATTO 3
Extended Range EV
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
ATTO 3
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Coolray
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ATTO 3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First South African ATTO 3 generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Length
4455 mm
4380 mm
Width
1875 mm
1795 mm
Height
1615 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
330 l
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2160 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
920 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
760 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
128 kW
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
85.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
44 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
3.476
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Gearshift lever
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
45
Combined Driving Range
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
310 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
390 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Climate Control
Automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic
Climate control
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.8
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.8
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
346.85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
13 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Service Plan
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
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Price Zar
783900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
783900
429900
Starting Price Zar
783900
429900
Spec
ATTO 3
Coolray
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This ATTO 3 and Coolray comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ATTO 3 65 vs Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs Coolray 56.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 not separately scored vs Coolray not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ATTO 3 leads by 8 points
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ATTO 3
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
51/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD ATTO 3
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ATTO 3 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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