Wednesday, December 3, 2025

BYD Atto 1 Review: The Budget EV That’s Disrupting the City Car Segment

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BYD Atto 1 Review: The Budget EV That’s Disrupting the City Car Segment

The Game Changer: Affordable Electric Mobility Arrives

The BYD Atto 1 (globally recognized as the BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini) is a compact electric vehicle (EV) rapidly gaining traction in Indonesia. It stands out by offering a highly competitive price point, extensive features, and good battery efficiency, positioning it as a serious challenger to conventional petrol city cars and low-cost green cars (LCGCs).

1. Variants and Pricing (Latest Estimated OTR Jakarta Prices)

The BYD Atto 1 is available in two main configurations:

  • Atto 1 Dynamic (Standard Range): Approx. Rp 199 Million

    • Battery Capacity: 30.08 kWh

    • Max Range (NEDC): 300 km

  • Atto 1 Premium (Long Range): Approx. Rp 235 Million

    • Battery Capacity: 38.88 kWh

    • Max Range (NEDC): 380 km

2. Performance and Energy Consumption

  • Motor Output: Powered by an electric motor delivering 75 kW (101 hp) and 135 Nm of torque. Its 0 to 50 km/h acceleration is snappy, achieved in approximately 4.9 seconds.

  • Driving Experience: The instant torque makes the car feel agile and engaging for maneuvering through dense city traffic.

  • Efficiency: Reviewers note that the Premium variant can achieve an energy efficiency of around 7.4 km/kWh (on a combined route). This translates to a real-world city range of about 342 km for the Premium version, making it highly capable for daily commuting and mid-range trips.

3. Comfort and Handling

  • Handling: In city environments, the Atto 1's handling is generally considered easy and nimble. Steering response is described as adequately firm. However, some reviewers noted that the steering feel might be less engaging at high highway speeds.

  • Suspension: The suspension is tuned to absorb vibrations well, providing stable comfort for everyday use.

  • Interior: The cabin features premium synthetic leather seats, enhancing comfort and giving a luxurious touch. The driving position is considered ergonomic with good all-around visibility.

4. Standout Features

The BYD Atto 1 differentiates itself by including features rarely found at this price point:

  • Large Rotating Head Unit: Equipped with a large touchscreen display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

  • Unique Entertainment: A unique selling point highlighted by some reviewers is the presence of a karaoke feature (presumably via specific entertainment apps).

  • Charging: Supports DC fast charging (CCS2) up to 40 kW.

  • V2L (Vehicle to Load): Features V2L capability up to 2.2 kW, allowing the car to function as a portable power source.

  • Blade Battery Technology: Utilizes BYD’s acclaimed Blade Battery technology, which is known for its ultra-safety and exceptional durability.

  • Practicality: Flexible luggage capacity (230 liters with seats up, 930 liters with seats down) and includes wireless charging.

5. Caveats and Market Position

  • Safety Tech: The car lacks ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), which is a feature found on some higher-end EVs and conventional cars.

  • Market Disruption: Given its price, the BYD Atto 1 is directly competing with top-tier LCGCs, offering EV technology, modern features, and significantly lower operational costs.

Overall Verdict: The BYD Atto 1 is widely regarded as a highly worthwhile purchase (worth it) due to its blend of affordability and advanced features in the booming Indonesian EV market.


Source: AI

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🛵 Differences Between the All New Honda Vario 125 Variants

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🛵 Differences Between the All New Honda Vario 125 Variants




Jakarta - The latest Honda Vario 125 comes in three variants: CBS Type, CBS-ISS Type, and Street Type. Check out the review below.


All new Vario 125 variants feature LED lights, a full digital panel meter, and a USC Type C console box. These three features come standard with every Vario 125.


The Vario 125's CBS-ISS variant features the Honda Smart Key System, Alarm & Answer Back, and Idling Stop System (ISS). All of these features are also available on the Street variant, but the Street variant features a Naked Handlebar.


Otherwise, this motorcycle has the same specifications as all variants.


The All New Honda Vario 125 also has an 18-liter trunk capacity, providing ample storage space for a helmet or other daily essentials. A functional hook also makes it easier for riders to carry various necessities more safely and flexibly.


The fully digital meter panel displays a variety of important information, including speed, distance traveled, fuel consumption, a digital clock, battery voltage, oil change reminders, a trip meter, and ISS and Honda Smart Key indicators for the CBS-ISS and Street models.


In terms of comfort, the All New Honda Vario 125 is equipped with wide tires (90/80 front and 100/80 rear) and sporty rims, making it suitable for everyday riding. The braking system utilizes optimal wavy disc brakes with Combi Brake System (CBS) technology.


Engine


The Vario 125's engine remains the same. This motorcycle is equipped with a 124.8 cc, SOHC, eSP engine. It produces 8.2 kW (11.1 PS) of power at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Honda claims this motorcycle can achieve a fuel economy of up to 51.7 km/liter.


Dimensions


The Honda Vario 125 Street has a naked handlebar that is 70 mm wider, 41 mm higher, and 64 mm closer to the body than the standard variant.


Dimensionally, the Vario 125 Street has the same length, at 1,919 mm. It is also wider at 751 mm (+64 mm from the standard Vario), and 1,076 mm tall (+1 mm from the standard version).


This motorcycle has the same seat height, at 769 mm, and the same ground clearance of 131 mm.


However, the Vario 125 Street weighs 1 kg more than the standard version, bringing the total weight to 112 kg.


Color Options and Price


The All-New Honda Vario 125 looks cooler and sportier with the latest color combinations that align with current trends. The CBS-ISS type features a 3D emblem for the Vario lettering and bronze-colored wheels, giving it a sportier look. This model is available in three color options: Advance Blue, Advance Matte Red, and Advance Matte Black. The CBS model is available in three color options: Sporty Mint, Sporty Red, and Sporty Black.


Meanwhile, the Street model also comes in three color options: Street Black Coral, Street Black Purple, and Street Black White. These three color options are combined with different colored rims for an even more attractive appearance.


The All New Honda Vario is available in several models with On The Road Jakarta prices, including:


Vario 125 CBS type Rp 24,410,000


Vario 125 CBS-ISS type Rp 26,065,000


Vario 125 Street type Rp 26,499,000

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Review, Price, and Specification Nissan Versa 2020

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Review, Price, and Specification Nissan Versa 2020


FLORIDA - Nissan Versa 2020 surprised music country fans at the Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. The Subcompact sedan is planned to be sold in the summer of 2019 in the United States.

The Nissan Versa 2020 design marries a dramatic and expressive exterior that is all new. Fresh new interior with class features and quality on it.

The new design features lower, wider, and longer exterior dimensions than the previous generation, but still retains a large interior space.

Like the new Maxima and Altima that have been redesigned in late 2018 under the design language of "Emotional Geometry" Nissan, key elements - such as V-motion grille, headlights and boomerang-shaped tail lights, C pillars away and floating roofs - have been adjusted with Versa 2020. As a result, this entry-level car is Energetic, Provocative, and Charming.

Nissan USA will offer 8 attractive exterior color options such as Electric Blue Metallic, Monarch Orange Metallic, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat.

Although only a small sedan, Versa 2020 is equipped with Nissan Safety Shield 360 which is a monitoring technology and safety intervention for the front, side and rear. Its features are Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist. Available equipment includes Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Intelligent Driver Alertness and Intelligent Cruise Control.

The all-new Nissan Versa 2020 will be equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower bursts of power and 155 Nm of torque. While the choice of transmission Xtronic CVT or 5-speed manual.

Source: https://www.otospirit.com/versa-sedan-termurah-nissan-berdesain-provokatif-55996/55996
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all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer in 2019 Shanghai Auto

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all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer in 2019 Shanghai Auto

SHANGHAI - In addition to the Chevrolet Tracker, General Motors (GM) unveiled the all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer in 2019 Shanghai Auto.

The presence of Tracker and Trailblazer at this exhibition also marks a new round of Chevrolet design.

"The all-new Trailblazer and Tracker takes us to the next chapter in the design of Chevrolet SUVs," said Stuart Norris, design director of the Chevrolet global compact SUV.

"With their lean muscles, every member of the Chevrolet SUV family strengthens the brand's focus on performance and ability."

The exterior design of the all-new Trailblazer 2020 is inspired by the concept of the Chevrolet FNR-CarryAll SUV, which exhibits the next generation SUV design language.

SUVs with LED headlights are equipped with dual-intake grille and muscular bumpers. This combination makes it sporty and dynamic.

Source: https://www.otospirit.com/chevrolet-pamer-all-new-trailblazer-yang-berotot-56007/56007
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All-new Nissan Sylphy floored at 2019 Shanghai Auto

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All-new Nissan Sylphy floored at 2019 Shanghai Auto

SHANGHAI - All-new Nissan Sylphy floored at 2019 Shanghai Auto. This sedan comes with a new look and displays the latest Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology that gives the driver increased connectivity, comfort and confidence.

Nissan equips Sylphy with a more efficient new HR16DE Gen3 engine plus Xtronic transmission. This new generation has a wider body, lower gravity points, and better aerodynamics than the previous generation.

The interior is certainly spacious and luxurious. The color is black, brown or light gray. The chocolate version features upholstered diamond-patterned upholstery that adds to the impression of modern and luxurious.

The interior has been designed to enhance comfort and convenience including 3 round vents in the center. In the center of the dashboard is an 8-inch screen that can be connected to a smartphone and voice command.

A number of assistance technologies are embedded in the all-new Sylphy namely Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Ride Control and Emergency Brake for Pedal Misapplication.

Oh yes, not to miss the steering sector, the level of rigidity of the body and suspension has been increased

Source: https://www.otospirit.com/all-new-nissan-sylphy-sedan-dengan-segudang-teknologi-56010/56010
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Toyota presents the latest generation Highlander at the 2019 New York Auto Show

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Toyota presents the latest generation Highlander at the 2019 New York Auto Show

NEW YORK - Toyota presents the latest generation Highlander at the 2019 New York Auto Show, carrying new and more efficient technology.

Toyota claims that the latest Highlander generation is safer, more comfortable, resilient, quality and has been using the TNGA-K platform. While the exterior design reminds us of the smaller Toyota SUV, the RAV4.

This one SUV is said to be a true friend of every family. If in general similar vehicles use truck-based frames, the Highlander applies a unibody structure with four independent wheels.

The combination above makes the Toyota Highlander have a higher level of comfort than its competitors. Regarding this also makes it preferable as a family vehicle. Moreover Highlander offers 7-passenger capacity and makes it the best-selling in its class since 2016.

The fourth generation of the SUV uses Toyota's newest platform, the TNGA-K. The technology increasingly makes the vehicle's ability to provide maximum comfort during the trip.

Toyota offers two engine choices one of which is the 3.5-liter V6 which is believed to be able to provide an output of 295 hp. While the peak torque is said to touch the number 356 Nm.

For consumers who want a more efficient unit, they can choose a hybrid variant with a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine. Coupled with the support of two electric motors so that the two power sources can drive 240 hp.

But the most important of this one hybrid variant is the manufacturer's claim that says 17 percent is more efficient. In the hybrid variant there are also two driving modes namely front wheel drive and AWD.

It was said above that the all-new Toyota Highlander is safer. Because it is equipped with a variety of safety devices such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w / PD), Full-Speed ​​Dynamic Range Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w / SA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), (New) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), (New) Road Sign Assist (RSA).

Furthermore, when consumers want to play more wildly with this vehicle they can rely on features such as Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC).

Source: https://www.otospirit.com/toyota-highlander-2020-siap-menyalak-56041/56041
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