8.6
2024 Tesla Model Y RWD review
The most affordable Tesla electric SUV just got cheaper, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
2023 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Land Rover Defender
2023 Tesla
Model Y
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2024 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 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.6
7.9
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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
LuxuryAwards
We don’t have any awards for Tesla Model Y. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
NA
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,300 - $96,700
$92,626 - $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 for an e-SUV
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Cost cutting brings resale into question
- Still not as comfy a ride as some rivals
- Shorter warranty than rivals
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 393kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 639Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
