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Welcome to our comparison of the Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer for 2017. We’re revisiting the comparison between the two due to their marketing position, pricing, rebranding and general update of the Holden Trailblazer. The Ford Everest hasn’t changed much since it’s release since it is a good package. The Ford Everest is directly related to the Ford ranger Ute, likewise the Hold Trailblazer is directly related to the Holden Colorado Ute both are hardtop or wagon versions.
Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer exterior: The Holden Trailblazer has had a makeover and it looks better than the original version when called the Colorado 7. However the revisions still do not hide the unattractiveness and cheapness of the basic design. In comparison the Ford Everest design is very conservative but it looks good until the rear end which still looks like a much cheaper car or SUV and not particular Ford design theme or even matches the front design. The Everest looks like the bigger SUV than the Trailblazer in isolation, however measurements show that the are just about the same size. The Everest although boring in design is the better looker but not by that much with the Trailblazer’s refreshed design.
Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer interior: The Holden Trailblazer’s interior is a definite improvement over the original which was simply cheap and nasty for the price you where expected to pay. The new interior looks OK although uses nicer material than before until you get to the steering wheel which is still the cheap looking one on the Colorado 7 which is disappointing since the rest of the interior is a much better effort. While the Trailblazer’s new interior is a better place to be compared to the the Everest but the Ford Everest’s interior is still nicer to be in thanks to better quality materials. That said while the interior imparts a sense of space the cheapish buttons and large blanks look cheap. The other disappointing thing was the small centre screen with equally small resolution especially considering the price Ford are asking for it.
Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer engines and technology: Both SUVs have modern turbo diesel engines that make enough power to move reasonably quickly. The Trailblazer has the 500Nm torque trump card and less weight by 200kg to the Everest. The Everest has slightly better safety systems than than the Trailblazer like auto cruise but considering the price both are way under the expectation for the price. The stereo systems in both are pretty ordinary but at least have Apple and Android connectivity.
Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer road test: The Holden Trailblazer is a decent drive but it’s definitely not car like, not a luxurious ride you’d expect for the price and size it is noisy at anything except a constant speed freeway. We came away without any desire to buy one.
The conclusion to the Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer comparison is neither. SUVs this size are on the decline for obvious reason and we definitely feel this trend as mainly Prado owners. Traffic these days make the Trailblazer and Everest oversized too slow and not particularly manoeuvrable for daily use without additional skills that many drivers don’t have these days. Aside from that the Ford is simply too expensive for the limited equipment list, sure it advertises off road adventures and toughness as it’s PR campaign but again the world has move on and marketing hasn’t. This market wants an smaller SUV that is city and apartment parking friendly with or without 4WD ability but preferably without 4WD for fuel efficiency. The Holden Trailblazer is not a trail blazer in real life but it is priced lower so worth a look. The Everest is merely ‘Everest’ in size. In the end both appeal only if you want lots of space and off road ability which is increasingly rare because a declining number number of us can actually afford them and a house in the suburbs.
| Ford Everest |
Holden Trailblazer |
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| Engines | |
| 5 Cylinder Diesel Turbo-charged – Intercooler Direct Injection – Common Rail 3.2 Litre (3198cc) Claimed 143Kw @ 3000 RPM Claimed 470Nm @ 1450 RPM |
IL4 Cylinder Diesel Turbo-charged – Intercooler Direct Injection – Common Rail 2.8 Litre (2776cc) Claimed 147Kw @ 3600 RPM Claimed 500Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight FROM 2370Kg Towing capacity up to 3000Kg |
Kerb weight FROM 2194Kg Towing capacity up to 3000kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| Up to 80 litres IL5 Diesel 8.5 litres per 100km (Auto) |
Up to 76 litres IL4 Diesel 8.6 lts per 100km (Auto) |
| Other specifications | |
| 6 speed Auto Overall height/width 1837/1860 Overall length/wheelbase 4892/2850 NCAP safety rating 5/5 |
6 speed Auto Overall height/width 1840/1902 Overall length/wheelbase 4887/2845 NCAP safety rating x/5 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 20 Departure 24 Breakover 23 Minimum ground clearance 218 mm Water Fording depth 700mm Max 4WD system: 4WD with low range |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Minimum ground clearance xxx mm 4WD system: 4WD with low range |
| Performance | |
| Pricing | |
| 2017 $47,990 – 76,750 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!. |
2019 $47,990 – 53,490 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc… |