Holden Trailblazer vs Lexus NX

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Holden Trailblazer
Holden Trailblazer

$16,995 - $34,995

2018 price

Lexus NX
Lexus NX

$63,400 - $96,000

2025 price

Summary

2018 Holden Trailblazer
2025 Lexus NX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
8.6L/100km (combined)

1.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

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

  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone
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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2025 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2018 Holden Trailblazer 2025 Lexus NX

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