Chevrolet Tahoe

2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71 4WD — US SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The Tahoe Z71 is powered by the 6.2-litre EcoTec3 L87 V8, a naturally aspirated 90-degree overhead-valve engine of 6,162 cc with direct injection, variable valve timing and Dynamic Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. It produces 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque at 4,100 rpm, on recommended premium unleaded fuel. Drive passes through a 10-speed automatic transmission to a four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed active transfer case and an automatic locking rear differential, on a 3.23:1 axle ratio. Gross combination weight rating is 14,000 lb, and the maximum trailer weight for a 6.2L Tahoe 4WD is 7,600 lb (3,447 kg), per the official 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide.

OFF-ROAD HARDWARE

Z71 is the Tahoe's off-road grade. Over the road-biased trims it adds a two-speed active transfer case, an automatic locking rear differential, off-road-tuned suspension, hill descent control, front and transfer-case skid plates, a high-approach front fascia that improves the approach angle, recovery tow hooks and 20-inch wheels on all-terrain tyres. Ground clearance is approximately 8.0 inches (203 mm).

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 211.3 in (5,367 mm), width across the body excluding mirrors is 81.0 in (2,057 mm) and height is 75.7 in (1,923 mm), on a 120.9 in (3,071 mm) wheelbase. Curb weight for a 4WD 6.2L car is approximately 5,877 lb (2,666 kg), and the published gross vehicle weight rating for a Tahoe 4WD is 7,500 lb (3,402 kg). The fuel tank holds 24 US gallons (91 litres). Cargo volume is 25.5 cu ft (722 litres) behind the third row, expanding to 122.7 cu ft (3,475 litres) with the second and third rows folded.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

The Tahoe uses an independent front suspension and an independent multi-link coil-sprung rear suspension — the layout GM adopted for this generation in place of the previous live rear axle — here in Z71 off-road tune. Steering is electric power-assisted rack and pinion. Braking is by four-wheel ventilated discs with antilock braking, StabiliTrak electronic stability control and an electric parking brake.

EXTERIOR

The car is finished in Sterling Gray Metallic. Exterior equipment includes LED headlights, a power liftgate, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, alloy wheels, a sunroof/moonroof, a factory tow hitch and recovery tow hooks.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The cabin is trimmed in Jet Black. Seating is across three rows, with leather-appointed upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and driver memory settings. The second and third rows fold to extend the load floor.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

A 17.7-inch diagonal centre touchscreen is paired with an 11-inch reconfigurable driver instrument display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, embedded navigation, a premium audio system, satellite radio, USB connectivity, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and HomeLink are fitted.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Standard driver assistance includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a rear vision camera, automatic parking assist, brake assist and StabiliTrak electronic stability control.

FUEL ECONOMY

EPA-rated fuel economy for this configuration is 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (approximately 16.8 and 13.1 litres per 100 km).