2026 Model Year
Tahoe
High Country
The flagship trim of the Tahoe lineup. Chevrolet positions High Country above Premier, built around a standard 6.2L V8, Magnetic Ride Control, and High Country specific interior and exterior trim.
Chevrolet's Flagship
Tahoe Trim
In Chevrolet's own trim walk, the 2026 Tahoe High Country sits above Premier. It is defined by a standard 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, standard Magnetic Ride Control, High Country specific exterior and interior trim, a standard Rear Camera Mirror, and a 15-inch head-up display.
Chevrolet positions High Country as the most premium Tahoe rather than the most off-road-focused or highest-towing configuration. Z71 remains the off-road specialist, and the Tahoe lineup's published maximum tow rating of 8,400 lbs belongs to other configurations, not High Country.
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Trim Walk
Where High Country Sits
in the Tahoe Lineup
The 2026 Tahoe is offered in six trims. Starting MSRP climbs from LS through High Country, and each step up adds engine, suspension, or interior content on top of the last.
Starting MSRP shown excludes destination, taxes, title, license, dealer fees, and options. Destination-inclusive pricing for High Country is commonly reported around $83,495 (2WD) and $86,495 (4WD). Contact Don Hewlett for exact pricing on in-stock units.
| Trim | Standard Engine | Distinctive Character |
|---|---|---|
| LS | 5.3L V8 | Entry trim. 17.7-inch touchscreen, 11-inch driver display, Adaptive Cruise Control, HD Surround Vision. |
| LT | 5.3L V8 | Leather-appointed seating, heated front buckets, wireless charging, programmable power liftgate. |
| RST | 5.3L V8 | Sport-styled appearance package, blacked-out design theme, red stitching, available 24-inch wheels. |
| Z71 | 5.3L V8 | Off-road package. Skid plate, red recovery hooks, high-approach front fascia, two-speed transfer case. |
| Premier | 5.3L V8 | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated second row, Bose 10-speaker system, animated lighting, sliding console. |
| High Country | 6.2L V8 | Flagship trim. Standard Magnetic Ride Control, unique grille and badging, real wood decor, Rear Camera Mirror, 15-inch head-up display. |
Standard Equipment
What High Country
Comes With
Everything below is standard on the 2026 Tahoe High Country unless noted as available.
6.2L EcoTec3 V8
Standard 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, paired with a 10-speed automatic. A 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel, 305 hp and 495 lb-ft, is available. Available in 2WD or 4WD.
Magnetic Ride Control
Standard on High Country. Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension is available for further ride tuning.
17.7-Inch Touchscreen
Paired with an 11-inch driver information display, Google built-in compatibility, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Head-Up Display & Rear Camera Mirror
Standard 15-inch head-up display and standard Rear Camera Mirror, both specific to the High Country trim.
High Country Trim & Real Wood Decor
Unique grille, sill plates, badging, interior stitching, real wood decor, and standard captain's chairs.
Trailering Technology
Available trailering camera system with up to 14 camera views. Available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance can operate while towing on compatible roads.
Interior
Standard Comfort
Content
High Country's standard equipment list includes dual power front seats, leather seating, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power-folding third row.
An available Bose 10-speaker system, rear seat media system, and wireless charging round out the comfort and entertainment content.
- Dual power front seats, standard
- Heated rear seats and heated steering wheel, standard
- Power-folding third row, standard
- Captain's chairs, standard
- Available Bose 10-speaker system
- Available rear seat media system
Cargo & Towing
25.5 to 122.7
Cubic Feet
Cargo volume runs 25.5 cu. ft. behind the third row and up to 122.7 cu. ft. maximum with the rear seats folded. High Country is rated to tow up to 8,200 lbs; the Tahoe lineup's published maximum of 8,400 lbs belongs to other configurations.
Available trailering options include the Sun and Tow Package and the Max Trailering Package, along with a trailering camera system offering up to 14 views and standard Hitch Guidance.
- 25.5 cu. ft. behind 3rd row
- 122.7 cu. ft. maximum cargo
- 8,200 lbs max towing, High Country
- Hitch Guidance, standard
- Available Sun and Tow Package
- Available Max Trailering Package
Safety
Standard Driver
Assistance
The 2026 Tahoe includes a broad standard safety suite: Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Forward Collision Alert, HD Surround Vision, Hitch Guidance, IntelliBeam, Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, Safety Alert Seat, and Side Bicyclist Alert.
NHTSA gives the 2026 Tahoe an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars in frontal crash, 5 stars in side crash, and 3 stars for rollover.
- Forward Collision Alert, standard
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, standard
- Adaptive Cruise Control, standard
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- NHTSA overall 5-star rating
- Available Super Cruise
By The Numbers
High Country Specifications
Figures reflect Chevrolet, GM Fleet, and FuelEconomy.gov published data for the High Country trim. See window sticker for VIN-specific ratings.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Standard Engine | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management |
| Standard Output | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| Optional Engine | 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel |
| Optional Output | 305 hp / 495 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or 4WD |
| Fuel Recommendation | Premium 91 Octane (6.2L); TOP TIER Diesel (Duramax) |
| Suspension & Brakes | |
| Suspension | Magnetic Ride Control, Standard; Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, Available |
| Chassis Layout | Four-Wheel Independent Suspension |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel ABS; Front and Rear Ventilated Disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in. |
| Width (Excl. Mirrors) | 81.0 in. |
| Height | 76.3 in. |
| Turning Circle | 39.5 ft. |
| Curb Weight | 5,681 lbs. |
| GVWR | 7,400 lbs. |
| Payload | 1,671 lbs. |
| Cargo & Seating | |
| Seating Capacity | 8 Passengers Standard; Captain's Chairs Standard on High Country |
| Cargo Behind 3rd Row | 25.5 cu. ft. |
| Maximum Cargo Volume | 122.7 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 24.0 gal. |
| Towing | |
| Max Towing, High Country | 8,200 lbs. |
| Max Towing, Tahoe Lineup | 8,400 lbs. (Other Configurations) |
| Efficiency | |
| EPA Fuel Economy, 6.2L RWD | 15 City / 20 Highway / 17 Combined MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy, 6.2L 4WD | 14 City / 18 Highway / 16 Combined MPG |
| Diesel Range Claim | Up to 624 Miles Highway Range Per Tank (Published) |
| Warranty | |
| Bumper-to-Bumper | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Powertrain, Gasoline | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
| Powertrain, Duramax Diesel | 5 Years / 100,000 Miles |
| Corrosion, Surface | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Corrosion, Rust-Through | 6 Years / 100,000 Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | Duration of Limited Powertrain Warranty |
How It Stacks Up
High Country vs. the Competition
How the 2026 Tahoe High Country compares to the Ford Expedition Platinum, GMC Yukon Denali, and Toyota Sequoia Capstone.
| Tahoe High Country | Ford Expedition Platinum | GMC Yukon Denali | Toyota Sequoia Capstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||||
| Starting Price | $80,700 | $77,045 | $83,195 | ~High $80Ks to Low $90Ks |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Standard Engine | 6.2L V8, 420 hp | Redesigned 2026 lineup | 6.2L V8, 420 hp | i-FORCE MAX Hybrid, 437 hp |
| Published Fuel Economy | 15/20/17 mpg (RWD) | 15/22/18 mpg | 14/18/16 mpg | 19/22/20 mpg (4x4) |
| Towing & Cost | ||||
| Published Max Towing | 8,200 lbs. | Up to 9,200 lbs. | Up to 8,400 lbs. | Up to 9,520 lbs. |
| 5-Yr Cost to Own (KBB Est.) | $98,568 | $96,931 | $94,934 | $95,922 |
Competitor figures compiled from official Ford, GMC, and Toyota sources where available, supplemented by KBB and Edmunds published data. Pricing excludes destination and options. Contact Don Hewlett for exact pricing on in-stock units.
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