Chevrolet Tahoe

2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD Z71 — UNITED STATES SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

This Tahoe Z71 carries the optional EcoTec3 6.2-litre V8, engine code L87, in place of the 5.3-litre unit standard on the grade. It is a naturally aspirated overhead-valve 16-valve V8 of 6,162 cc with direct injection, Dynamic Fuel Management cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing, rated at 420 hp (313 kW) and 624 Nm (460 lb-ft). Drive reaches all four wheels through a Hydra-Matic 10L80 ten-speed automatic and an Autotrac two-speed active transfer case with a low range. Maximum towing capacity in this configuration is 3674 kg (8,100 lb). EPA fuel economy is rated at 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

The Z71 grade substitutes an off-road-tuned suspension and all-terrain tyres for the road-biased setup of the LT. Braking is by four-wheel ventilated discs with a four-channel antilock system, brake assist and StabiliTrak electronic stability control. Hill Descent Control is fitted, and the independent rear suspension is carried over from the wider Tahoe range. Steering is left-hand drive.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 5367 mm, width across the body excluding mirrors 2057 mm and height 1938 mm on the 4WD off-road suspension, over a 3071 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is 2666 kg and the gross vehicle weight rating 3447 kg, giving a payload of 733 kg. Cargo volume is 722 litres behind the third row, 2053 litres behind the second row and 3474 litres maximum. The fuel tank holds 90.8 litres.

OFF-ROAD HARDWARE

The Z71 package adds a high-approach-angle front fascia, an aluminium front skid plate, red front recovery hooks, a unique Z71 grille with Z71 badging, black tubular assist steps, 20-inch machined aluminium wheels on all-terrain blackwall tyres, and the two-speed transfer case with low range and Hill Descent Control.

EXTERIOR

Finished in Black over a Jet Black interior. LED headlights, roof rails, a programmable power liftgate, a factory trailer hitch with tow hooks, and black Chevrolet bowtie and exterior badging.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

Eight-passenger three-row layout on a second-row bench, in leather-appointed seating surfaces. Heated front seats with driver memory settings, tri-zone automatic climate control, and fold-flat second and third rows opening the full load bay.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

A 17.7-inch diagonal centre touchscreen pairs with an 11-inch reconfigurable Driver Information Center. Google built-in compatibility, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, USB ports and embedded navigation.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, brake assist, stability and traction control, trailer sway control and a backup camera with multiple camera views. Restraints comprise front, seat-mounted side-impact and three-row head-curtain airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and tyre pressure monitoring.