MotorTrend Magazines Two Year Test Review of a 2023 Tesla Model Y

[alarmguy]

Im actually in shock at the smack down MotorTrend did on the Model Y.
In the EV world I always assumed, like the style of car or not it was a good vehicle. Being a SUV guy its too small for me and based on some posts in here and the media I knew it wasnt the Hail Mary or even close to a luxury vehicle like a BMW.

Wow, this is a smack down that I am not so sure I ever seen by MotorTrend. GOOD NEWS is the Model Y is re-done according to them with much improvements. Its actually their opinion that the older model should be avoided in the used car market... I dont know, I know nothing but I cant disagree with what I am seeing in this article. Including the comments discounted by some in here about the speedometer and that touch screen.
It's not all bad but the way I read it is, do you want a car that performs wonderfully or software that performs wonderfully?

Seems like Tesla got the software right, again, this is a two year test ride so there has to be some creditably from someone who tests cars all the time. Meaning they have a wide experience driving all types of cars.

"Good Thing Tesla Doesn’t Make It Anymore" (wow!)
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...m=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_type=organic

There is a link in the article to tests on 7 EVs
#1 Ford Mustang (this caught me by surprise)
#2 Kia EV6
#3 Hyundai Ioniq5 (Ill never be able to spell this without looking how its spelled)
#4 Tesla Model Y
#5 Chevy Equinox (which is amazing considering its price that they loved)
#6 Toyota bZ (odd name?)
#7 VW ID4

 

[Trav]

 

[97prizm]

I'm not surprised. My dad rented a model y in 2023 for my sisters wedding. It was one of the least comfortable vehicles I've ridden in. Then add that Tesla makes the worst engineering design decisions. the windows and the emergency rear door release come to mind. The rear emergency door release is hidden under a plastic clip which isn't the least bit intuitive if you have to get out in an emergency.

 

[Brons2]

I test drove one and I hated it for a multitude of reasons. I think I made a thread about it here. Edmunds said in their review it was the worst riding car they had ever tested. Ever, really.

That said if the suspension can be switched out for the Juniper suspension, which people doing just that is popping up all over the Internet, then it would be a lot more tolerable. Maybe with some kind of aftermarket straight ahead display, which I've also seen.

 

[fdcg27]

I had seen this MT review previously.
The problem I have with it that the Model Y can't be any worse than the Model 3 from which it is derived, both models have strong owner loyalty and both are on the list of top twenty five models by sales in the US.
If the Model Y is really that bad, then why don't the punters just save themselves some money and buy an Accord or a Camry instead?
OTOH, the mag did buy this test car and did drive it for a considerable distance, so who knows?

 

[Cujet]

I've spent plenty of time in them. As a driving enthusiast, I find the Model Y to be far better than the magazine review states, comfortable, quiet, responsive and fast, with capable suspension and brakes. I'll admit that some of the gripes are real, but they don't come close to actually making it the terrible vehicle they claim. Nor is the accelerator's responsiveness a bad thing. Furthermore, future software updates often address such issues.

 

[Allaned]

We know one thing for sure: Alex Leanse does not like the 2023 Tesla Model Y.

 

[Vercingetorix]

All anyone has to do is watch a Tesla drive down the road to know that the ride is terrible. Somehow they add extra movement where there shouldn’t be any. Like an unloaded truck.

 

[E365]

My Blazer EV is like driving a Rolls Royce (Noise, Vibrations & Harshness) compared to the original Model Y. The updated Model Y is supposed to be better.

 

[Ws6]

I mean...yeah? Its not a good car. It is a good computer.

 

[onemig]

We’ve been quite pleased with our 2025 M3P. We’ve driven it for about 10K miles and my only glaring complaint is the lack of the turn signal stalk. It still annoys me from time to time that it was not included.

I can get by with the lack of the shifter stalk, although it would be nice if it was present.

 

[paqza]

The early Y had an awful suspension and the build quality was especially rough. The "Juniper" is substantially better on both fronts.

 

[JeffKeryk]

We’ve been quite pleased with our 2025 M3P. We’ve driven it for about 10K miles and my only glaring complaint is the lack of the turn signal stalk. It still annoys me from time to time that it was not included.

I can get by with the lack of the shifter stalk, although it would be nice if it was present.

I installed S3XY Stalks. Takes less than 30 minutes.
The problem with the turn signal buttons is the lower button can fail to push. Sticks sometimes.