MSRP:$34,000 – $37,000
The BYD Atto 2 51 strikes a useful middle ground in the compact electric-SUV range, pairing a 130-kW front-mounted motor with a 51.1-kWh battery. Its 174 hp and 214 lb-ft provide a 7.6-second 0–60 mph time, while the 213-mile claimed range gives the SUV enough flexibility for everyday commuting and longer trips. Front-wheel drive and direct drive keep the powertrain simple, with immediate electric response rather than the shifting associated with a conventional transmission.
Practicality remains central to the Atto 2's appeal. The 2025–2026 version seats five and offers 14.1–47.3 cubic feet of luggage capacity, giving it useful family-car versatility within a compact footprint. Its MacPherson-strut front suspension and torsion-beam rear axle keep the chassis straightforward, while the 99-mph top speed reflects its emphasis on efficient everyday use rather than outright performance. The result is a compact EV that balances usable range, responsive acceleration and practical SUV functionality.
Compact SUVGasolineTFSI 110
$34,000 – $39,000
148
hp
5
seats
39.2
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineHybrid 155
$30,000 – $33,000
153
hp
5
seats
50
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.6 PHEV
$30,000 – $35,000
158
hp
5
seats
180.9
mpg
Compact SUVElectricElletrica Speciale
$44,000 – $46,000
154
hp
5
seats
168
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.5 eTSI 150
$47,000 – $50,000
148
hp
5
seats
38.6
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline2.0i e-Boxer
$30,500 – $33,000
134
hp
5
seats
30.6
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineP160 MHEV
$47,000 – $54,000
158
hp
5
seats
30.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.6T
$23,000 – $28,000
145
hp
5
seats
31.5
mpg
