Sime Motors has confirmed that the BYD Atto 3 Facelift (FL) will be launched in Malaysia soon. This was revealed through BYD Cars Malaysia’s social media pages.
According to the social media post, the launch will take place on Friday, 5 June 2026. The post also noted that the FL model will be faster, further, and smarter.
This seemingly hinting to the rumoured rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant which is said to feature a much more powerful motor and a larger battery. A recent screenshot that was published on the BYD Atto 3 Malaysia Owners Group claimed that this RWD version will be released as the 2026 Atto 3 Premium.
BYD Atto 3 FL: The exterior and interior changes
The general outline of the facelifted version is still the same as per the existing Atto 3 Ultra. In fact, it still has the same dimensions too – around 4.5m long, 1.8m wide, and 1.6m tall with a wheelbase of 2.7m.
However, the Atto 3 FL features a new front and rear bumper design as well as redesigned taillights with a new knotted pattern. The SUV also comes with a new spoiler with integrated split brake lights, and BYD has also removed the scale pattern covers on the car’s C-pillar.
Just like its exterior, the Atto 3 FL’s interior is also a combination of old and new design elements. Specifically, BYD has retained the model’s infamous “guitar strings” deco on the door as well as grip-style door handles and air conditioning vents.
That being said, the dashboard’s general design has been changed, while there is also a new steering design, which is similar to the one that was fitted to Atto 2 and Seal 6 EV. The Atto 3 FL also comes with a new, more minimalist centre console, while the drive selector form factor has been switched from a gear stick to a column shifter.
Furthermore, the Atto 3 FL has also been fitted with a much larger 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. It still comes with a 15.6-inch infotainment display, but the screen is no longer rotatable.
BYD Atto 3 FL Premium: RWD setup with a more powerful motor and a longer range
The RWD variant is said to be more powerful with 230kW (308hp) output with 380Nm torque as opposed to the existing Atto 3, which has 150kW (201hp), 310Nm front-mounted motor. The powertrain also allows the SUV to accelerate from 0-100km/h much quicker at 5.5 seconds.
In addition to that, the Atto 3 Premium will come with a 74.88kWh battery. The larger capacity battery allows the Atto 3 Premium to deliver an NEDC-rated range of 600km or an estimated WLTP range of 510km.
The charging capability of the Atto 3 Premium has been improved as well. The electric SUV is said to be able to support a DC charging speed of up to 205kW, together with 11kW AC charging.
Based on the screenshot from the BYD Atto 3 Malaysia Owners Group , the Atto 3 Premium will also come with a 101L frunk, dual-zone climate control, and additional controls for the front passenger seat. There are also additional ADAS features, including Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB), and Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC).
All in all, the Atto 3 Premium specs are similar to those of the Atto 3 Evo RWD, which is meant for the European market. That being said, let’s not get too far ahead of oursevles and let’s see what BYD has to show on 5 June.
2026 BYD Atto 3 Image Gallery
