LUCAS CHEVROLET
The 2026 Tahoe has three rows and six retail trims, with gasoline V8 and Duramax diesel engines. Seat choices provide room for seven to nine people, while engine and trailering equipment determine towing capacity.
The optional LS front bench gives Tahoe nine seats. Second-row captain’s chairs make a seven-passenger layout. Other seat combinations fill the space between those choices, with cargo room behind the third row.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Nine passengers | LS with optional front bench |
| Seven passengers | Second-row captain’s chairs |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Behind row three | 25.5 cubic feet |
| Behind row two | 72.5 cubic feet |
| Rear rows folded | 122.7 cubic feet |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Front headroom | 42.3 inches |
| Front legroom | 44.5 inches |
| Front shoulder room | 65.6 inches |
| Front hip room | 61.5 inches |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 inches |
| Second-row legroom | 42.0 inches |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.6 inches |
| Second-row hip room | 61.3 inches |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 inches |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 inches |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 inches |
| Third-row hip room | 49.4 inches |
Tahoe’s base engine is the 5.3L V8. High Country comes with the 6.2L V8, which is also available on RST, Z71 and Premier. The 5.3L makes 355 horsepower; the 6.2L makes 420 horsepower.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 | 355 horsepower; 383 lb-ft |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 | 420 horsepower; 460 lb-ft |
LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country offer the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel. Its inline-six produces 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. The diesel has its own trailering ratings and service needs.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six |
| Output | 305 horsepower; 495 lb-ft |
When properly equipped with the 5.3L V8, rear-wheel drive and Max Trailering Package, Tahoe can tow up to 8,400 pounds. The 6.2L and Duramax have separate towing ratings. Passengers and cargo also count toward the SUV’s load limits.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum listed | Up to 8,400 pounds |
| Required engine and drive | 5.3L V8 and RWD |
| Required package | Max Trailering Package |
Z71 comes with four-wheel drive. The other trim choices include rear-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive. Magnetic Ride Control and Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension have separate trim availability.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Magnetic Ride Control | Standard Premier and High Country; available RST and Z71 |
| Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive | Available RST, Z71 and High Country |
LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country offer different cabin and exterior equipment. LT includes leather-appointed seating and a power liftgate. Z71 adds skid plates, a two-speed transfer case and all-terrain tires; Premier adds Bose audio and heated/cooled seats.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| LT | Leather-appointed seating and power liftgate |
| Z71 | Skid plates, two-speed transfer case and all-terrain tires |
| Premier | Bose audio and heated/cooled seats |
| Assembly | Arlington, Texas |
Tahoe is 211.3 inches long and 81.0 inches wide without mirrors. Width reaches 93.6 inches with mirrors. Open doors and loading passengers need additional space alongside those exterior measurements.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 211.3 inches |
| Body width without mirrors | 81.0 inches |
| Width with mirrors | 93.6 inches |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 inches |
| Height | 76.3 inches |
| Turning circle | 39.5 feet |
| Roof luggage rails | Standard |
| Roof crossbars | Available |
Tahoe has a standard 17.7-inch center touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless phone projection. A separate 11-inch driver display shows driving information. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect compatible phones.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Center touchscreen | 17.7 inches |
| Driver display | 11 inches |
| Phone connection | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Gear selector | Steering-column stalk |
| Driver assistance suite | Standard Chevrolet Safety Assist |
The GM Oil Life System sets oil-service timing. Tire rotation is scheduled every 7,500 miles. Lucas Chevrolet services the gasoline and Duramax engines and provides tire and brake maintenance separately from warranty repairs.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tire rotation | Every 7,500 miles |
| Basic warranty | Three years or 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | Five years or 60,000 miles |
No. Nine seats are available on LS with the optional front bench. Other Tahoe seat combinations include a seven-passenger layout with second-row captain’s chairs. Cargo room with the third row upright measures 25.5 cubic feet, leaving those seats available for passengers.
No. The 8,400-pound figure requires a properly equipped Tahoe with the 5.3L V8, rear-wheel drive and Max Trailering Package. The Duramax has separate towing ratings. Engine, driven wheels, equipment, passengers and cargo all affect the vehicle’s towing and carrying limits.
The Z71 badge alone does not mean a higher static ground-clearance figure. Four-Corner Air Ride is an available suspension system, separate from the standard suspension. Z71 does include four-wheel drive, skid plates, a two-speed transfer case and all-terrain tires.
Super Cruise is available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country through the relevant package. It provides hands-free driver assistance on compatible roads under its service conditions. It is separate from the standard driver assistance equipment and is not installed on every Tahoe.
With the third row occupied, Tahoe has 25.5 cubic feet for luggage. Folding the third row gives 72.5 cubic feet behind row two; folding the rear rows gives 122.7 cubic feet. Those larger measurements use space otherwise occupied by passengers.
No. The 5.3L V8 is the base engine. High Country has the 6.2L V8 as standard, and that engine is available on RST, Z71 and Premier. The 6.2L makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, with its own towing ratings.
A Tahoe test drive at Lucas Chevrolet includes the seating layout, access to the rear rows, driver controls and road feel. Our team also handles trailering equipment and drivetrain choices. Cargo space remains behind the third row when all three rows carry passengers.
Test drive a Tahoe at Lucas Chevrolet. We can appraise your trade-in, arrange financing and provide service for its engine and drivetrain.
