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 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Mazda CX-5
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2025 Tesla
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2025 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$55,900 - $82,900
$36,740 - $55,150
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 393kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 690Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
