The 2027 BYD ATTO 8 is a seven-seat Super Hybrid (plug-in hybrid) family SUV with a 21-speaker audio system and BYD's Blade Battery. In the UAE it comes as the Premium (AED 166,900) and the 480 hp Performance (AED 192,900).

Pros

Seven seats in a plug-in hybrid SUV
Up to 893 km WLTP range (Premium)
480 hp Performance trim with a published 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 s
21-speaker audio, ambient lighting and wireless charging
Starts at AED 166,900 in the UAE, with free registration offered

Cons

Official page gives no dimensions, boot space, torque or electric-only range
Range figures on the page are inconsistent (893 km and 847 km in the spec cards, 728 km and 668 km in the FAQ)
Base Premium is rated 275 hp against 480 hp for the Performance, which costs AED 26,000 more
No safety rating or warranty terms on the page

SWOT

Strengths

Seven seats with plug-in hybrid flexibility
Long published WLTP range of up to 893 km
Strong equipment list including 21 speakers and wireless charging

Weaknesses

Key specs (dimensions, torque, safety, warranty) are not published on the UAE page
Range figures differ between sections of the official page

Opportunities

Free registration offer (T&Cs apply)
Up to AED 4,000 saving with Blue FAB credit cards
Finance plans from about AED 2,615 per month on the Premium

Threats

Resale value of a new model is unproven
Rival seven-seat hybrid and electric SUVs are arriving in the Gulf

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · 7-seat plug-in hybrid SUV
Dimensions: 5040 × 1996 × 1760 mm · 2950 mm
Seats: 7
Powertrain: PHEV, 35.6 kWh LFP battery, dual electric motors + 110 kW engine
Drivetrain: AWD
Cargo space: 270 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 481 hp
Torque: Not disclosed
0–100 km/h: 4.9 s
Top speed: 200 km/h
Combined range: 668 km
EV-only range: 98 km
Consumption: 10 L/100 km (WLTP combined)
Charging: DC charging up to 72 kW, AC charging 11 kW, CCS2 port, AC V2L discharging

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: BYD DiPilot with 5 millimetre-wave radars and a front ADAS camera: adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise control, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limit control, front and rear collision warning, front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking, automatic emergency braking, emergency lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, door open warning, lane departure assistance, driver fatigue and distraction monitoring, transparent panoramic image, 26-inch W-HUD, front and rear parking radar (4 + 4)
Safety index: Not disclosed

Ownership1

Warranty: Not disclosed

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 15.6-inch central display plus 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster; 26-inch W-HUD (Performance)
Speakers: 21
Comfort highlights: Seven-seat cabin, 21-speaker audio, ambient lighting and a wireless phone charger. Exterior touches include flush door handles and LED lights.

User reviews2