2026 Chevy Tahoe Trims Comparison

Two other engines are also available. Optional for the RST, Z71 and Premier and standard on the High Country is a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). There's also an optional turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) available on all models except the LS. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

LS
Standard features include:

• LED headlights
• 18-inch wheels
• Remote engine start
• Eight-passenger seating (2-3-3); front-row bench with nine total seats is optional on LS only
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• 11-inch digital instrument cluster
• 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Six-speaker audio system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Satellite radio
• 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot

The Tahoe also comes with a host of advanced driver aids, including:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping assistance (steers the Tahoe back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Tahoe and the car in front)
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tahoe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
• Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat cushion when a safety warning is triggered)

If you plan on towing, consider opting for the Max Trailering package, which adds:

• Enhancement to blind-spot intervention system that adds trailer coverage
• Trailer hitch camera with hitch guidance
• Integrated brake controller
• Enhanced cooling radiator
• Hill descent control (4WD models only)
• Two-speed transfer case (4WD models only)

LT
Adds to the LS with:

• Power liftgate
• Wireless charging pad
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats and driver's seat memory settings
• Additional adjustments for front passenger seat

Unlike the LS, the LT is available with a number of upgrade packages. These include:

• Comfort package
• LED foglights
• Heated, power-folding and auto-dimming (driver's side only) mirrors
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Driver's seat memory settings
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated second-row outboard seats
• Power-folding second and third row
• 10-speaker Bose audio system
• Advanced Technology package
• Max Trailering package
• Sunroof
• Super Cruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)
• Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• Power-sliding center console
• Second-row bucket seats (drops capacity to seven passengers)
• Max Trailering package
• Sun and Tow package
• Sunroof
• Max Trailering package

RST
Includes the LT's features and adds:

• 22-inch wheels
• Unique grille and black exterior trim
• LED foglights
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Dual exhaust tips

The RST is also optionally available with:

• RST Capability package
• Comfort package
• Sunroof
• Magnetically controlled shock absorbers (improve ride and handling capabilities)
• Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
• Power-sliding center console
• RST Performance Edition package
• Comfort package
• 20-inch wheels
• Digital rearview mirror function
• Head-up display
• Power-sliding center console
• High-Performance Suspension package
• Brembo front brakes with red calipers
• Performance intake and exhaust
• Removes roof rack
• Rear-seat entertainment system with dual 12.6-inch displays
• Comfort package
• Advanced Technology package
• Sun and Tow package
• Max Trailering package

Z71
Building off the LT trim, the Z71 adds extra off-road capability with:

• Distinct front fascia to improve the Tahoe's approach angle
• Standard 4WD with two-speed transfer case (for low-range gearing)
• Hill descent control
• 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
• Front skid plate and red tow hooks

Options for the Z71 include:

• Z71 Off-Road package
• Max Trailering package
• Electronic limited-slip rear differential for improved traction
• Magnetically controlled shock absorbers
• Power-sliding center console
• Air adaptive suspension
• Available with or without digital rearview mirror and head-up display
• Comfort package
• Rear-seat entertainment system
• Sun and Tow package
• Max Trailering package

Premier
Builds off the LT trim, adding:

• Comfort package
• 20-inch wheels
• Magnetically controlled shock absorbers
• Power-sliding center console
• Heated and ventilated front seats with four-way lumbar adjustment
• Heated second-row bucket seats (drop capacity to seven passengers)
• Power-adjustable steering wheel

Though the Premier is well equipped, you can bolster it with:

• Technology and Entertainment package:
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Head-up display
• Digital rearview mirror
• Rear-seat entertainment system
• Available with or without Super Cruise
• Sun and Tow package
• Max Trailering package

High Country
Adds more luxury and power with:

• 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8
• 22-inch wheels
• Head-up display
• Digital rearview mirror

If you want your Tahoe with all the bells and whistles, you can also add:

• High Country Deluxe package
• Max Trailering package
• Panoramic sunroof
• Adaptive air suspension
• Power-retractable side steps
• Available with or without Super Cruise
• Technology and Entertainment package
• Adds trailer hitch camera with hitch guidance
• Max Trailering package
• Sun and Tow package
• Available with or without Super Cruise