CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe represents a comprehensive refresh of America's favorite full-size SUV, featuring six distinct variants designed to meet diverse family and lifestyle needs. With enhanced technology, improved safety features, and three powerful engine options, each trim offers unique capabilities while maintaining the spacious comfort and dependability that defines the Tahoe lineup.

What's New for 2026

The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is a carryover model year (sixth year of the fifth generation) after the 2025 refresh, with these updates:

• Polar White Tricoat exterior paint (color code G4J, $995) replaces Iridescent Pearl Tricoat on Premier and High Country
• Summit White now offered on Z71 (previously LS/LT/RST only)
• Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel upgraded to the new LZ0 engine: 305 HP @ 3,750 rpm / 495 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm (up from 277 HP / 460 lb-ft on the outgoing LM2), with revised turbo compressor, injectors, pistons and thermal management
• Air suspension availability expanded to the RST trim (previously Premier/High Country only)
• RST Dark Essentials Package (new): black mirror caps, black badges, black 24-inch wheels
• Cabin Glance interior occupant/child monitoring, Key Card keyless access, and hands-on lane-centering assist added to Super Cruise
• Trailer tire pressure monitoring for improved towing safety
• Pricing increased roughly $900-$1,200 per trim versus MY2025 (see current 4WD MSRP by variant below)

2026 4WD MSRP by Trim & Engine (Chevrolet.com configurator, before destination charge/options)

• LS 5.3L V8: $66,495
• LT 5.3L V8: $69,495 / LT 3.0L Duramax: $75,115
• Z71 5.3L V8: $73,495 / Z71 3.0L Duramax: $79,035 / Z71 6.2L V8: $82,430
• RST 5.3L V8: $74,495 / RST 3.0L Duramax: $80,160 / RST 6.2L V8: $84,260
• Premier 5.3L V8: $81,395 / Premier 3.0L Duramax: $84,430 / Premier 6.2L V8: $89,400
• High Country 6.2L V8: $86,495 / High Country 3.0L Duramax: $87,035

Variant Overview

Available Trims

• LS
• LT
• RST
• Z71
• Premier
• High Country

Core Specifications by Variant

LS

Fuel Type: Gasoline Seating: 8-seater (7-seater with bucket seats) or 9-seater (front bench option) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 355 HP (265 kW) Torque: 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) Engine: 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

LT

Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel Seating: 8-seater (7-seater with bucket seats) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 355 HP (265 kW) standard / 305 HP (227 kW) diesel available Torque: 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) standard / 495 lb-ft (671 Nm) diesel available Engine: 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 standard / 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 available Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

RST

Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel Seating: 8-seater (7-seater with bucket seats) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 355 HP (265 kW) standard / up to 433 HP (323 kW) with Performance Edition / 305 HP (227 kW) diesel available Torque: 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) standard / up to 467 lb-ft (633 Nm) with Performance Edition / 495 lb-ft (671 Nm) diesel available Engine: 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 standard / 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 available / 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 available Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

Z71

Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel Seating: 8-seater (7-seater with bucket seats) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 355 HP (265 kW) standard / up to 420 HP (313 kW) with 6.2L / 305 HP (227 kW) diesel available Torque: 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) standard / up to 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) with 6.2L / 495 lb-ft (671 Nm) diesel available Engine: 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 standard / 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 available / 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 available Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

Premier

Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel Seating: 8-seater (7-seater with bucket seats) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 355 HP (265 kW) standard / up to 420 HP (313 kW) with 6.2L / 305 HP (227 kW) diesel available Torque: 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) standard / up to 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) with 6.2L / 495 lb-ft (671 Nm) diesel available Engine: 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 standard / 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 available / 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 available Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

High Country

Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel Seating: 7-seater (bucket seats only) Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 420 HP (313 kW) standard / 305 HP (227 kW) diesel available Torque: 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) standard / 495 lb-ft (671 Nm) diesel available Engine: 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 standard / 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 available Steering: LHD Body Type: SUV

Available Colors by Variant

New for 2026

• Polar White Tricoat (Premier, High Country only; $995) - replaces Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
• Summit White added to Z71 (no additional cost)

Discontinued for 2026

• Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (previously on RST/Z71/Premier/High Country; superseded by Polar White Tricoat on Premier/High Country)

Complete 2026 Color Palette

• Black (no additional cost)
• Summit White (no additional cost)
• Dark Ash Metallic (no additional cost)
• Sterling Gray Metallic (no additional cost)
• Lakeshore Blue Metallic (no additional cost)
• Radiant Red Tintcoat (additional cost, $495)
• Cypress Gray (additional cost)
• Polar White Tricoat (additional cost, $995; Premier & High Country only)

Color Availability by Trim

LS: Black, Summit White, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat

LT: Black, Summit White, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat

RST: Black, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Cypress Gray, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Summit White

Z71: Black, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Cypress Gray, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Summit White

Premier: Black, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Polar White Tricoat

High Country: Black, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Polar White Tricoat

Additional Specifications

Drivetrain Options

• LS, LT, RST, Premier: RWD standard, 4WD available
• Z71: 4WD standard
• High Country: 4WD standard

Engine Specifications

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (Standard on most trims)

• Power: 355 HP @ 5,600 rpm
• Torque: 383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
• Features: Dynamic Fuel Management, direct injection
• Fuel Economy: 15 city / 20 highway MPG

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (Standard on High Country, available others):

• Power: 420 HP @ 5,600 rpm (433 HP with RST Performance Edition)
• Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm (467 lb-ft with RST Performance Edition)
• Features: Dynamic Fuel Management, direct injection
• Fuel Economy: 15 city / 20 highway MPG

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 (Available except LS)

• Power: 305 HP @ 3,750 rpm (10% increase from 2024)
• Torque: 495 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
• Features: B20 biodiesel compatible, enhanced efficiency
• Fuel Economy: 20 city / 26 highway MPG
• Range: Up to 624 miles per tank

Dimensions & Capacity

• Overall Length: 211.3 inches
• Width: 81.0 inches (without mirrors)
• Height: 75.8-76.3 inches (varies by trim)
• Wheelbase: 120.9 inches
• Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches
• Turning Circle: 39.5 feet

Seating & Cargo Capacity

• Seating: 7-9 passengers (varies by configuration)
• Cargo Behind Third Row: 25.5 cubic feet
• Cargo Behind Second Row: 72.6 cubic feet
• Maximum Cargo Capacity: 122.7 cubic feet

Towing & Payload Capacity

Maximum Towing Capacity (when properly equipped)

• 5.3L V8: Up to 8,400 lbs (with Max Trailering Package)
• 6.2L V8: Up to 8,200 lbs
• 3.0L Duramax Diesel: Up to 8,400 lbs

Maximum Payload: Up to 1,750 lbs (varies by configuration)

Fuel Tank Capacity

• Standard: 24 gallons

Key Features by Variant

LS Standard Features

Standard Across All Trims (since MY2025)

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• HD Surround Vision 360-degree camera system
• Enhanced safety suite

Technology

• 17.7-inch diagonal LCD touchscreen with Google built-in
• 11-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• 6-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio

Comfort & Convenience

• 8-passenger seating (9-passenger with optional front bench)
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Remote engine start
• Power windows with express up/down
• Cruise control

Safety

• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams
• Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
• HD Rear Vision Camera

Exterior

• 18-inch aluminum wheels
• LED headlights and daytime running lamps
• Power-adjustable heated mirrors
• Power liftgate

LT Additional Features

Enhanced Comfort

• 8-way power driver seat with memory settings
• 8-way power front passenger seat
• Heated front seats
• Heated second-row outboard seats
• Wireless charging pad

Technology

• Available Super Cruise hands-free driving capability
• Bose 10-speaker audio system with CenterPoint technology
• Additional USB charging ports

Available Options

• 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine
• Technology Package
• Max Trailering Package

RST Performance Focus

Sport Appearance

• 22-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with high-gloss black painted pockets
• Monochromatic black grille with Black Ice accents
• Black bowtie emblems
• RST-specific badging

Performance Options

• Available RST Performance Edition with 6.2L V8 producing 433 HP/467 lb-ft
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Performance exhaust system

Interior

• Jet Black interior with Victory Red stitching and accents
• Perforated leather seating surfaces
• Sport steering wheel

Technology

• Available 22-inch or 24-inch wheel options
• Enhanced infotainment features

Z71 Off-Road Capability

Off-Road Equipment

• Standard 4WD with AutoTrac 2-speed transfer case
• Z71 Off-Road Package with enhanced suspension
• 20-inch Technical Gray aluminum wheels
• All-terrain Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires
• Front and rear skid plates
• Red recovery hooks

Available

• 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine option (now producing 305 HP/495 lb-ft via the LZ0 engine)

Interior

• Jet Black leather or Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere leather seating
• Z71-specific trim and badging
• All-weather floor mats

Technology

• Power-programmable liftgate
• Universal home remote
• Bright sill plates

Premier Luxury Features

Premium Appointments

• 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
• LED fog lamps
• Chrome exterior accents
• Power-sliding center console (slides back up to 10 inches)

Comfort

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Perforated leather seating surfaces
• Available Jet Black or Jet Black/Sky Cool Gray interior

Technology

• Bose CenterPoint Surround 10-speaker audio system
• Rear Camera Mirror
• Universal home remote

Available Options

• Advanced Trailering Package
• Technology upgrades

High Country Ultimate Luxury

Premium Materials

• 22-inch After Midnight aluminum wheels
• Chrome exterior accents throughout
• Authentic wood interior trim elements
• Perforated leather seating surfaces

Advanced Technology

• Standard 6.2L V8 engine with 420 HP
• Magnetic Ride Control suspension
• 7-passenger seating with second-row bucket seats only

Luxury Features

• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Memory settings for driver seat and mirrors
• Power-retractable assist steps (available)
• Premium lighting package

Available Options

• 24-inch wheel upgrade
• Advanced Trailering Package
• 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine

Interior Color & Material Options by Variant

LS

• Jet Black premium cloth (bucket seats)
• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere premium cloth (bucket seats)
• Jet Black premium cloth (40/20/40 split bench - 9-passenger option)
• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere premium cloth (40/20/40 split bench - 9-passenger option)

LT

• Jet Black leather (bucket seats)
• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere leather (bucket seats)

RST

• Jet Black/Victory Red perforated leather (bucket seats only)

Z71

• Jet Black leather (bucket seats)
• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere leather (bucket seats)

Premier

• Jet Black perforated leather (bucket seats)
• Jet Black/Sky Cool Gray perforated leather (bucket seats)

High Country

• Jet Black perforated leather (bucket seats)
• Jet Black/Mocha perforated leather (bucket seats)

Safety & Driver Assistance Features

Standard Chevy Safety Assist (All Trims)

• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams

Standard Safety Features (All Trims)

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• HD Surround Vision 360-degree camera system
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert with braking
• Rear Pedestrian Alert
• Trailer tire pressure monitoring (when trailering equipment is fitted)

Available Advanced Safety Features

• Super Cruise hands-free driving capability with hands-on lane-centering assist (LT, RST, Premier, High Country)
• Side Bicyclist Alert
• Safety Alert Seat
• Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
• Rear Camera Mirror
• Cabin Glance interior occupant monitoring

Technology & Infotainment

• Standard: 17.7-inch diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-in (all trims)
• Audio: 6-speaker standard, available Bose 10-speaker CenterPoint Surround Sound
• Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 5G Wi-Fi hotspot
• Updates: Over-the-air software update capability
• Convenience: Key Card feature for keyless vehicle access

Advanced Trailering Technology

Available Max Trailering Package

• Increases towing capacity to maximum ratings
• Enhanced cooling systems
• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View

Advanced Trailering Package

• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View
• Transparent Trailer View technology
• In-Vehicle Trailering App
• Trailer tire pressure monitoring

Available Packages & Options

Technology Package

• Enhanced connectivity features
• Additional driver assistance systems
• Premium audio upgrades

Max Trailering Package

• Maximum towing capacity optimization
• Enhanced cooling systems
• Professional-grade trailering equipment

RST Performance Edition Package

• 6.2L V8 engine with 433 HP/467 lb-ft
• Performance-tuned suspension
• Sport exhaust system
• Enhanced cooling

RST Dark Essentials Package (New for 2026)

• Black mirror caps
• Black badges and bowtie emblems
• Black 24-inch wheels

The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe successfully combines the spaciousness and capability families need with the advanced technology and safety features they want. From the well-equipped LS to the luxurious High Country, each variant provides distinct character while maintaining the core attributes that have made the Tahoe America's favorite full-size SUV for decades. A refined Duramax diesel offering (now 305 HP/495 lb-ft via the new LZ0 engine), the new air suspension option on RST, and the addition of Polar White Tricoat paint make the 2026 Tahoe more compelling than ever.