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Hybrid Dragon Giant: BYD Atto 8 Conquers Saudi w/728km Range & 275hp SAR 156K!

Tamara Chalak
Tamara Chalak
Published: 2026-01-15
Updated: 2026-01-16
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BYD Atto 8 Premium DM-i 2026 7-seat family SUV DM Super Hybrid 5th gen, SAR 156,900 Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, blends 1.5T + PMSM 275hp, 8.6s 0-100, 58km EV WLTP/728km total 2.88L/100km. GCC perfect direct-cool Blade Battery, 11 airbags full ADAS, 1960L trunk challenges Lexus RX Volve XC90 unbeatable value.

Dimensions & Capabilities: Desert Beast

Spec

Value

L/W/H

5040×1996×1760mm

Wheelbase

2950mm

Ground Clearance

165mm

Approach/Depart

20°/21°

Climb

50%

Turning Radius

5.9m

Weight

2315kg

  • Cargo: 270-960-1960L beats Lexus GX.

Hybrid Engine: DM-i 5th Gen Power

Component

Details

Gas

1.5T 148hp, 220Nm VGT

Electric

PMSM TZ210XYD

Combined

275hp

Transmission

EHS DHT (e-CVT)

0-100

8.6s

Top Speed

200km/h

Economy

24.5km/L, 2.88L/100km

  • Fuel: 91 octane, 60L tank.

Blade Battery: Dragon Heart

  • Type: LFP Fudi Blade CTB (Cell-to-Body).

  • Capacity: 19kWh, 352V.

  • EV Range: 58km WLTP pure.

  • Total Range: 728km WLTP hybrid.

  • Charging: AC 11kW, DC 40kW.

  • V2L: External power discharge.

Exterior Design: Sleek Aerodynamics

  • Lights: LED front/rear, dynamic, "follow-me-home".

  • Handles: Hidden low Cd.

  • Wheels: 20" alloys, 255/50 R20 tires.

  • Windows: Double-layer thermal/acoustic.

  • Trunk: Power lift, roof rails.

Interior: 7-Seat Luxury Palace

Features

Details

Seats

Leather, power 1+2, 4:6 fold

Screens

15.6 media + 10.25 cluster

AC

Dual-zone + rear overhead

Audio

10 speakers

Extras

Panorama, NFC, 50W wireless

  • Ports: 4 USB, 12V, multi-zone LED.

Safety Systems: 11-Star Shield

ADAS

Description

11 Airbags

Full surround

ACC/ICC

Adaptive/intelligent cruise

AEB/FCW/RCW

Emergency front/rear braking

BSD/RCTA/FCTA

Blind spot + cross traffic

LDWS/LKAS

Lane warn/keep

360 Cam/TPMS

Full view + tire pressure

  • Extras: ESP, TCS, RMI, DOW, ISOFIX.

Atto 8 Trim Comparison: Premium vs Performance

Spec

Premium DM-i (156K)

Performance DM-p (180K)

Drive

FWD

AWD

HP

275

480

Acceleration

8.6s

4.9s

EV Range

58km

98km

Consumption

2.88L/100

2.19L/100

Battery

19kWh

35.6kWh

DC Charge

40kW

72kW

Saudi Rivals: Atto 8 Dominates

Car

Price (SAR)

HP

EV Range

Seats

BYD Atto 8 DM-i

156,900

275

58km

7

Lexus RX 350h

245,000

246

-

5

Volvo XC90 T8

320,000

455

68km

7

Geely Okavango 7

142,000

231

-

7

Toyota Highlander HEV

185,000

243

-

7

GCC Perfect: Why Atto 8?

  • 50°C Summers: Direct-cool Blade + double windows.

  • Makkah Trips: 728km range = no charging.

  • 7 Family: Comfort seats + rear AC.

  • Sand: 21° angle + TCS + 50% climb.

  • Cost: SAR 1.5K yearly service vs 4K Japanese.

Atto 8 Saudi Buying Tips

  • Premium DM-i: 156K = family value king.

  • Performance: Sand/speed 4.9s accel.

  • Home Charge: 11kW Wallbox enough.

  • Warranty: 8yr battery, 7yr car.

  • Al-Futtaim: Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam branches.

Vision 2030 Impact: BYD Dominates

  • Sales: +300% Chinese hybrid yearly.

  • Factory: Jeddah 2027 = instant parts.

  • Localization: 40% Saudis Al-Futtaim.

  • 91 Octane: Local stations compatible.

  • V2L: Desert home emergency power.

BYD Atto 8 2026 Premium DM-i SAR 156K redefines family SUV: 275hp hybrid, 728km range, 11 airbags ADAS, 7 luxury seats, non-flammable Blade Battery. Out-techs Lexus/Volvo DM5 platform, perfect hot/sandy GCC trips long hauls. Chinese not alternative—new queen!

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Tamara is an editor who has been working in the automotive field for over 3 years. She is also an automotive journalist and presenter; she shoots car reviews and tips on her social media platforms. She has a translation degree, and she also works as a freelance translator, copywriter, voiceover artist, and video editor. She’s taken automotive OBD Scanner and car diagnosis courses, and she’s also worked as an automotive sales woman for a year, in addition to completing an internship with Skoda Lebanon for 2 months. She also has been in the marketing field for over 2 years, and she also create social media content for small businesses. 

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