8.6
2025 Tesla Model Y review
The most affordable Tesla EV SUV got cheaper earlier this year, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
Tesla Model Y vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Land Rover Defender
2025 Tesla
Model Y
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2025 Land Rover
Defender
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.6
7.9
7.5
Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
85L - 90L
289 to 1179 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$55,900 - $82,900
$88,870 - $317,592
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Price cuts hurt resale
- Still not as comfy as some rivals
- Short warranty
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 4999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 393kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 690Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
