Holden Trailblazer vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Holden Trailblazer
Holden Trailblazer

$12,990 - $32,999

2018 price

Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E

$64,990 - $97,990

2026 price

Summary

2018 Holden Trailblazer
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L
Electric motor type
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Vehicle type
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Fuel Efficiency
8.6L/100km (combined)
Electric range
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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Engine can be noisy
  • Suspension too firm
  • No rear diff lock

  • The ride could be even softer
  • Poor vision
  • No spare wheel
2018 Holden Trailblazer Summary

SUV wagons based on their ute stablemates are by no means a new thing – just look to Toyota Fortuner (based on HiLux), Ford Everest (based on the Ranger) and Isuzu’s MU-X (based on the D-Max) for evidence of that.

But the strategy is not always a successful one and these ute-based wagons have already gone through a stage or two of tweaking and refining in an attempt by car makers to shed some of the lingering ute-related niggles (such as work-focused suspension tunes) and improve the final products so they're better suited to a life of work and play.

The 2018 Trailblazer (formerly known as Colorado7, and based on the Colorado ute) is another clear sign that these wagons are indeed getting better, but are those improvements good enough to attract the cash of an otherwise ute-fixated public?

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Summary

Australian EV buyers seem to be missing the point of the Mustang Mach-E.

Yes, Ford’s exorbitant early pricing did not help – which the mid-sized EV has yet to recover from. And the V8-muscle-car image – and baggage – that the Mustang prefix brings no doubt confuses and even repels some people. Especially eco-conscious ones.

But it’s not that complicated. The Mach-E is merely meant to be a sporty, stylish and attainable family car, albeit with electric power.

Five years on from its US launch, does the 2026 Series II facelift keep up with newer and fresher electric SUV alternatives? And is it worth the premium that the Mustang badge commands?

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2018 Holden Trailblazer 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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