Holden Trailblazer Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Jul 15, 2020

Planning on buying your next 4x4 ute but are confused because of the numerous options available? You are not the only one. There are SUVs, 4x4 utes, and other multipurpose wagons which makes it hard to arrive at the best vehicle that best suits your needs. The first thing to do in this case is to jot down what you require and then browse through the available market. If you are looking for a relaxing and safe family vehicle, which performs well off-road and can be used as a towing machine, then Holden’s Trailblazer 7-seater may sound like a good option for you.

 

Labeled as a generalist, the Holden Trailblazer 2020 can do most of the things that you would expect from a wagon. It can be used as a proper off-road SUV, and easily carry your whole family, including 5 adults and two children. It may not be the best option, but it certainly is not the worst. Critics have found little about the Trailblazer to complain about, what with the firm ride, robust make, and a quality interior. It offers a great towing capacity that can be used to attach your caravan and take your family on one of those trips into the wild. Read on to find out more about this wagon by Holden and what makes it a good choice to buy.

 

Among the rather competitive class of 7-seater SUVs, the Holden Trailblazer has been around to compete since 2012. Back then, it was introduced as the Holden Colorado Trailblazer of the Colorado 7. Over the years, there have been many changes in the models, with various trims and variants being introduced, each one better than the last. The resultant Holden Trailblazer 2019 and the more recent 2020 Trailblazer seem to have paid off all the hard work, with the models almost perfected for Australia’s roads and conditions.

 

The initial Colorado 7 was a seven-seater vehicle, as the name implies, with a 2.8-liter turbo four-cylinder diesel engine which was noisy and did not prove to be popular among the masses. Other vehicles like the Toyota Landcruiser also proved to be too much, and the Colorado 7 could not keep up with the market at that time.

A couple of years later, Holden started working on the issues with the suspension and drive in Colorado, and in their next update in 2014 and then in 2016, revamped the vehicle and renamed it to the Trailblazer.

 

Engine Specifications and Performance:

In some parts of the World, the Holden Trailblazer is lovingly known as the American version of a truck and they are somewhat correct in that assumption. It is powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine, the same one which is found in the Chevrolet Colorado ute. At 3,600 rpm, it can produce an impressive 147 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. This makes it a great towing vehicle and Holden boasts that their vehicle has a towing capacity of 3.000 kg.

 

The Holden Trailblazer uses a six-speed automatic gearbox with the ability to switch to four-wheel drive as well. The new Trailblazer has considerably improved in its engineering and the previous issues in the suspension have been improved greatly. The engine is comparatively quieter, with less vibration and better drivability. The interior and exterior also saw some interesting changes.

 

Holden Trailblazer Features:

Most would agree there was a great deal of affection for the Trailblazer's amazing 2.8 oilers. Columnists waxed expressive about how exuberant the motor was, with bunches of snorts for finding a workable pace. The six-speed auto box is supposed to be luxurious and keen – holding gears when it should, for example, when going uphill. For carrying a trailer around, or scrambling over the harsh landscape, the driver can physically supersede the PC determined apparatus trades.

 

According to one review, the Holden Trailblazer diesel was somewhat noisier than contender contributions. Another said they had a vehicle with 20,000kms on it as their advance vehicle. This is to some degree irregular, yet it gives us some knowledge into life span. They portrayed how that specific press pool Trailblazer had built up some juddering through the haggle when out of gear.

Summarizing, beside an all-around utilized (and likely determined hard) press vehicle, all the commentators adulated the diesel donk.

 

 

Holden Trailblazer Models and Price:

Moving on, we discuss the three models in detail which are offered by Holden in their Trailblazer, with varying features and specifications. The three available trim levels are the LT, LTZ and the ultimate Z71.

 

1. Holden Trailblazer LT

This is the entry-level variant in the Trailblazer range, which has a price tag of $47,000. It comes with a 2.8-liter turbo Duramax diesel engine along with a six-speed automatic transmission. The infotainment consists of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, plus Bluetooth connectivity. It also features a 7-inch touchscreen and DAB radio, along with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, a rear camera, front fog lights, side steps to easily climb in and out of the car, and six speakers. With these bunch of features, it may not sound like the base model, but wait till you read about the next variant in line.

 

2. Holden Trailblazer LTZ

Being the mid-level model in the range, the LTZ is labeled as the luxurious model with all the latest tech. It starts at a price of $53,000 and basically applies all the features and specifications found in the Trailblazer LT and more. These include Front-park assist, Blind spot warning, tires pressure sensors, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and rain-sensing wipers. You may notice that this is true all the latest technology and does well when it comes to safety features. Other notable features include 18-inch alloy wheels, the touch screen in larger at 8-inch, includes a satellite navigation system, heated front seats, and heated exterior mirrors, leather-clad seats, and climate control.

 

3. Holden Trailblazer Z71

The Holden Trailblazer Z71 is the top of the line model in the range which applies all the technology and latest features from the previous model plus a few more. It has a price tag of $54,000, and in the additional price, you get embroidered headrests which greatly enhance the look of the interior, glossy exterior handles, and a bonnet decal.