HAS THIS MAJOR UPDATE IMPROVED THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING EV? (2025 TESLA MODEL Y REVIEW)

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The 2025 Tesla Model Y receives a significant mid-life refresh, addressing key criticisms of the outgoing model. The "Highland" update focuses on improving ride quality, which is now substantially more compliant and comfortable, a stark contrast to the previous overly stiff setup. Refinement is also notably better, with reduced road and impact noise. Interior material quality sees an upgrade, and features like cooled front seats and a retained indicator stalk enhance the user experience. The exterior styling is modernized with a Cybertruck-inspired front and a distinctive rear light bar. While the core battery and motors remain similar, aerodynamic improvements and updated tuning contribute to excellent real-world efficiency, with the reviewer achieving 13.7 kWh/100km, very close to the claimed 13.6 kWh/100km for the Long Range AWD model. Downsides include continued brake dive compromising suspension travel, a still-too-low rear seat thigh angle, and conservative traction control that limits driver engagement. The reviewer also notes the potential for camera-based safety systems to be fooled by light and shadow, and the unavailability of FSD in Australia. Despite these minor drawbacks, the updated Model Y is deemed a substantial improvement, making it a more compelling and comfortable family vehicle, and a strong contender to retain its sales dominance.