Chevrolet Tahoe trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The refreshed 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe comes in six trims: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The 5.3L V8 is standard on the first five, the 6.2L V8 is standard on High Country, and a 305-hp 3.0L Duramax diesel is offered on every retail trim. Launch MSRPs ran from $58,500 to $76,700 before destination.

Current Tahoe trim levels: 5th generation (2021–present)

Redesigned for 2021 with an independent rear suspension, then refreshed for 2025 with new front and rear styling, a standard 17.7-inch touchscreen paired with an 11-inch driver display, and a stronger second-generation 3.0L Duramax diesel (305 hp, 495 lb-ft). For 2023 Chevrolet added the RST Performance Edition package. Prices below are 2025 launch MSRPs; four-wheel drive added $3,000 on most trims and $4,500 on High Country.[1][2][3]

Chevrolet Tahoe 5th generation (2021–present) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LS	$58,5002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	18-inch aluminum wheels standard 17.7-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cloth upholstery, remote start and keyless entry [1][2]
LT	$61,7002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Adds a power liftgate, heated leather front seats and wireless phone charging 18-inch wheels standard, 20-inch available [1][2]
RST	$66,5002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Sport appearance trim with black exterior trim, 22-inch wheels and Victory Red interior stitching 24-inch wheels, Magnetic Ride Control and (new for 2025) Air Ride Adaptive Suspension available [1][2]
RST Performance Edition	—Package on the 6.2L RST, priced from $8,525 at its 2023 launch	6.2L V8, 433 hp / 467 lb-ft with Chevrolet Performance intake and exhaust	Introduced for 2023 as a four-wheel-drive RST package: 13 hp and 7 lb-ft more than the regular RST 6.2L Police-spec springs, dampers and lower ride height, Brembo brakes with red calipers and 20-inch black wheels Chevrolet quoted 0–60 mph in 5.78 seconds and kept the 7,600-lb trailering rating of a 6.2L RST [4]
Z71	$68,5004WD only, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6 (new to Z71 for 2025)	Off-road trim with skid plates, a high-approach front fascia, a two-speed transfer case and red tow hooks 20-inch wheels standard; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control available [1][2]
Premier	$73,1002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Magnetic Ride Control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs and Bose audio Standard approach and departure lighting animations, swipe turn signals and a Jet Black/Sky Cool Gray interior new for 2025 [1][2]
High Country	$76,7002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	6.2L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Real wood trim (a first for Tahoe), wingtip-perforated leather and a Jet Black/Mocha interior Head-up display, camera rearview mirror, Magnetic Ride Control and 22-inch wheels; 24s and air suspension available [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Previous Tahoe trim levels: 4th generation (2015–2020)

Launched as LS, LT and LTZ, with the LTZ renamed Premier for 2017. The 5.3L V8 (355 hp) powered most models; the 420-hp 6.2L V8 and a 10-speed automatic reached the Tahoe in 2018 through the RST Performance Package.[5]

Chevrolet Tahoe 4th generation (2015–2020) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LS	—	5.3L V8	Entry trim for the whole generation [5]
LT	—	5.3L V8	Volume trim; the Z71 off-road package was offered on 4WD LT models [5]
LTZ / Premier	—	5.3L V8 6.2L V8 (2018–2020)	Top trim, sold as LTZ for 2015–2016 and Premier from 2017 [5]
RST	—	5.3L V8 6.2L V8 with Performance Package (2018–2020)	Sport appearance package added for 2018; the Performance Package paired the 6.2L with a 10-speed automatic [5]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

2026 Tahoe towing capacity by configuration

Chevrolet-published maximum trailer weights from the 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. All configurations use a 3.23 axle; the highest gas-engine figures need the Max Trailering Package.

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe maximum towing (lb) by configuration, GM-published
Configuration	Max towing (lb)	Notes
5.3L V8 – 2WD	7,900[6]
5.3L V8 – 2WD	8,400[6]	Max Trailering Package; Tahoe maximum
5.3L V8 – 4WD	8,200[6]	Max Trailering Package
6.2L V8 – 2WD	8,200[6]	Max Trailering Package
6.2L V8 – 4WD	8,100[6]	Max Trailering Package
3.0L Duramax diesel – 2WD	8,200[6]
3.0L Duramax diesel – 4WD	8,000[6]	Max Trailering Package (7,900 without)

Ratings depend on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio, drivetrain and packages; the exact figure for one vehicle is in Chevrolet’s official trailering guide, and CarWhere’s Tahoe towing capacity page breaks it down by configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Chevy Tahoe trim levels?

The 2025 Tahoe comes in LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The RST Performance Edition, introduced for 2023, is a package on the 6.2L RST rather than a separate trim.

Which Tahoe trims get the 6.2L V8?

The 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) is standard on High Country and optional on RST, Z71 and Premier. LS and LT use the 5.3L V8 or the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

Can you get the Tahoe Z71 with the diesel?

Yes. Starting with the 2025 refresh, Chevrolet offers the second-generation 3.0L Duramax (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) on every retail trim, including the Z71 for the first time.

What is the difference between the Tahoe Premier and High Country?

High Country makes the 6.2L V8 standard and adds real wood trim, wingtip-perforated leather, a head-up display and 22-inch wheels. Premier starts with the 5.3L and 20-inch wheels but already includes Magnetic Ride Control and ventilated front seats.

How much can a Chevy Tahoe tow?

Chevrolet's 2026 trailering guide rates the Tahoe at up to 8,400 lbs with the 5.3L V8, 2WD and the Max Trailering Package. Without that package the 5.3L 2WD is rated at 7,900 lbs.

How much does a Tahoe cost?

At the 2025 launch, the Tahoe LS 2WD was $58,500 and the High Country 2WD $76,700, both before the $1,995 destination charge. Four-wheel drive added $3,000 on most trims.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Chevrolet for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

Meet the new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban (updated Aug. 2024, with preliminary specifications) — Chevrolet Pressroom (General Motors)
Face-Lifted 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Priced From $60,495, Suburban Starts at $63,495 — Cars.com
The Chevrolet Tahoe Now Costs Over $60,000 — Motor1
Chevrolet Introduces 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition with More Horsepower, Speed — Chevrolet Pressroom (General Motors)
Chevrolet Tahoe — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide — Chevrolet (General Motors)

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