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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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Tesla Model Y vs Subaru Forester Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Subaru Forester
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2025 Tesla
Model Y
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2026 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
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Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
63L
391 to 498 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$55,900 - $82,900
$38,690 - $55,990
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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
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 393kW | 136kW - 145kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 690Nm | 239Nm - 247Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3700 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
