JAKARTA - BYD held a media test drive session for its latest model, the Atto 1, launched at the 2025 GIIAS. The VOI team had the opportunity to experience the driving sensation directly on the Yogyakarta to Semarang route.
As an electric city car, the BYD Atto 1 is designed for young people, modern families, and urban explorers who need a compact vehicle with reliable mileage. Through this trip, BYD emphasized the BYD Atto 1's superior battery range, ease of driving and parking, and efficiency for comfortable daily use.
The Joglosemar route was chosen because it reflects the BYD ATTO 1's modern, creative, and efficient urban character, while simultaneously blending the city landscape, cultural heritage, and diverse traffic challenges. The BYD ATTO 1's compact design concept harmonizes with the conditions along the route, visibly demonstrating easy driving, easy parking, and efficiency. This entire series embodies the meaning of 'Effortless Everyday Move,' transforming routines into easy, practical, and smart travel.
"The BYD ATTO 1 test drive from Yogyakarta to Semarang via Solo was a crucial opportunity to directly demonstrate its reliability, comfort, and technological innovation in various real-world road conditions," said Luther Panjaitan, Head of Public and Government Relations at PT BYD Motor Indonesia, when met in Yogyakarta on Friday, August 15.
He further explained that through this cross-city experience, BYD wants to demonstrate that the BYD ATTO 1 is not only efficient, agile, and stylish as an electric city car, but also offers a comprehensive range of comfort and entertainment features to support the mobility of Indonesians.
"We hope this trip will further foster public trust in BYD electric vehicles, while also encouraging a move towards greener and more modern mobility," he added.
Design
Before discussing the driving experience of this car, which stole the spotlight at GIIAS, it wouldn't be complete without a brief look at its design.
With the concept of "Energy in Motion," this car embodies the spirit of innovation, constantly moving and evolving. This spirit reflects sustainable energy and dynamic creativity, and also motivates BYD to continue creating better and more sustainable mobility solutions in the future.
The BYD Atto 1 features a highly modern design, featuring sharp body lines and futuristic LED headlights. Its compact design makes it ideal for use in urban areas.
Ergonomic Cabin
The cabin is ergonomically designed with high-quality materials, ensuring comfort while complementing the user's preferred exterior appearance.
Driving Experience
The journey began from the BYD Arista Yogyakarta with a city drive along the North Ring Road, Maguwo Intersection, and Prambanan, before entering the Yogyakarta-Solo toll road, which is dominated by ups and downs and long bends to test acceleration, agility, and power response. This car offers all of the aforementioned advantages, including agility, exceptional acceleration, and instant power response.
Next, on the way to the De Tjolomadoe area, the VOI Team participated in the "Agility Station" session, which presented three challenges: Swerve Station for zigzag maneuvers; Easy Parking, which utilizes cameras and parking sensors, one of the BYD Atto 1's flagship features; and Easy Drive, which tests agility on narrow roads and making U-turns in confined spaces. The results were also impressive, making the car very easy to navigate.
En route to Semarang, the group crossed the Semarang-Solo toll road and then entered arterial roads and dense urban areas, ideal settings to showcase the character of an EV city car in an urban environment. This trip provided an opportunity to evaluate the BYD ATTO 1's consistent performance in heavy traffic, narrow roads, and even its stability at highway speeds.
During the trip, various features were optimally utilized, from the 10.1-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and wired) for navigation and music, to the karaoke feature that allows passengers to sing along using a microphone connected to the BYD Atto 1's speakers, making the journey more lively and enjoyable.
Beyond the dynamic route, cabin comfort remains a key highlight. The impeccable layout provides ample headroom and legroom for all passengers. The sporty seats provide good support for intercity travel, while soft-touch materials on many touch areas create a modern and classy feel. Safety and driving comfort are enhanced by several features of the BYD ATTO 1. Premium Variant
Complete Safety Features
The BYD Atto 1 offers six airbags, while the Dynamic variant has four airbags and seatbelt reminders in all trims. The braking and stability system includes ABS, EBD, and electronic stability control, assisted by TPMS to monitor tire pressure. A rearview camera equipped with three rear parking sensors helps facilitate parking. Optimal lighting is provided by automatic LED headlamps and double-slash DRLs. The Premium variant also features auto-up and down front windows, making it easier to open and close the car windows.
Conclusion
This series of test drives proves the BYD Atto 1 is a smart urban mobility solution. With a compact design, spacious cabin, comprehensive entertainment features, advanced safety technology, and high efficiency, this car is capable of meeting the needs of daily commutes and cross-city journeys such as the Joglosemar route, providing confidence without worrying about distance, while delivering a pleasant driving experience with every kilometer.
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