Six trims make up the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado lineup: WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2, spanning $32,400 to $50,700 before the $2,095 destination charge. Every trim shares the same 2.7L TurboMax engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft), so the choice between them comes down to equipment, drivetrain, and how much off-road hardware you actually want.

Outten Chevrolet stocks the Colorado lineup for test drives and delivery. This breaks down every trim, a side-by-side spec matrix, the most-asked trim comparisons, and a straight answer on which one fits your budget and how you'll use the truck.

2026 Colorado Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	Positioning
WT	$32,400	Work-ready value entry
Custom	$33,545	Style step above WT
LT	$36,000	Daily-driver comfort trim
Trail Boss	$40,500	Off-road ready, 2-in lift
Z71	$44,600	Off-road hardware, more comfort
ZR2	$50,700	Factory trail flagship

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

WT

Starting at $32,400 (plus destination), the WT is built for fleets and work-focused buyers who want the full 310-hp engine at the lineup's lowest price. Standard equipment includes 17-inch Ultra Silver Metallic wheels with all-season tires, cloth seating, Chevy Safety Assist, the 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In, and the 11-inch digital driver display. Available engines: only the 2.7L TurboMax; there is no other engine on this or any 2026 Colorado trim. Drivetrain: RWD standard, 4WD available (single-speed, no low range). Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed, the only configuration Chevrolet builds. It's for a fleet buyer or work-truck shopper who wants Colorado's full power at the lowest entry price.

Custom

Starting at $33,545, Custom adds style over WT without changing capability: 18-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with all-season tires and black exterior badges, on top of everything WT carries. Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax only. Drivetrain: RWD standard, 4WD available. Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed. It's for a buyer who wants a sharper look than WT for about $1,145 more, without stepping up to LT's comfort features.

LT

Starting at $36,000, LT is the daily-driver sweet spot: 17-inch Argent Metallic wheels, an EZ Lift and Lower tailgate with built-in StowFlex storage, available remote start with Keyless Open and Start, and available wireless phone charging. Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax only. Drivetrain: RWD standard, 4WD available (roughly $41,395 including destination with 4WD). Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed. It's for a buyer who wants comfort features and convenience tech on the road-focused side of the lineup.

Trail Boss

Starting at $40,500, Trail Boss is the value entry into real off-road capability: an 18-inch wheel wrapped in a 32-inch all-terrain tire, a 2-inch factory lift, skid plates, an auto-locking rear differential, and four selectable drive modes with an off-road performance display. Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax only. Drivetrain: 4WD standard with a 2-speed transfer case (low range); Trail Boss is not offered with RWD. Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed. Max towing is 7,700 lbs properly equipped, matching the road-focused trims. It's for a buyer who wants real trail capability without ZR2 money.

Z71

Starting at $44,600, Z71 carries the same off-road hardware as Trail Boss (18-inch wheels, 32-inch all-terrain tires, 2-inch lift, auto-locking rear differential) and adds cabin comfort: available Bose 7-speaker audio, available wireless phone charging, and a more refined interior treatment. Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax only. Drivetrain: 4WD standard with a 2-speed transfer case; not offered with RWD. Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed. Max towing is 7,700 lbs properly equipped. It's for a buyer who wants Trail Boss capability with a nicer cabin.

ZR2

Starting at $50,700, ZR2 is the factory trail flagship: Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, front and rear electronic locking differentials, a 3-inch lift, and a 17-inch wheel wrapped in a 33-inch all-terrain tire. Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax only. Drivetrain: 4WD standard with a 2-speed transfer case; not offered with RWD. Cab and bed: crew cab, 5-foot bed. Max towing drops to 6,000 lbs properly equipped, since ZR2's off-road hardware trades some capacity for trail capability. The ZR2 Bison, built with American Expedition Vehicles, is an off-road package available on ZR2 rather than a separate trim, adding 35-inch mud-terrain tires and up to 12.2 inches of ground clearance. It's for a buyer who wants the most off-road-capable Colorado sold.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

The table below lines up all six trims on price, drivetrain, towing, seating and headline tech.

Trim	MSRP	Drivetrain	Max Tow	Seating	Key Tech
WT	$32,400	RWD std, 4WD avail	7,700 lbs	5	11.3-in touchscreen, Google Built-In
Custom	$33,545	RWD std, 4WD avail	7,700 lbs	5	18-in Gloss Black wheels
LT	$36,000	RWD std, 4WD avail	7,700 lbs	5	Remote start available
Trail Boss	$40,500	4WD std, low range	7,700 lbs	5	Off-road display, 32-in tires
Z71	$44,600	4WD std, low range	7,700 lbs	5	Bose audio available
ZR2	$50,700	4WD std, low range	6,000 lbs	5	Dual locking diffs, DSSV dampers

Common 2026 Colorado Trim Comparisons

WT vs Custom

Same 310-hp engine, same capability, about $1,145 apart. Custom's only real differences are 18-inch Gloss Black wheels and black badges over WT's 17-inch wheels. Choose WT if you want the lowest price; choose Custom if the styling upgrade matters to you at that small a premium.

LT vs Trail Boss

LT is about comfort on pavement: remote start, wireless charging, EZ Lift tailgate. Trail Boss, for about $4,500 more, trades some of that polish for a 2-inch lift, 32-inch all-terrain tires and a locking rear differential. Choose LT if you rarely leave pavement; choose Trail Boss if you actually want to.

Trail Boss vs Z71

These two share the same off-road hardware: 2-inch lift, 32-inch tires, locking rear differential. The difference is cabin comfort. Z71 adds available Bose audio and a more refined interior for $4,100 more than Trail Boss. Choose Trail Boss if capability is all you need; choose Z71 if you want that capability with a nicer cabin.

Z71 vs ZR2

ZR2 is a bigger jump than the price alone suggests. Beyond Z71's hardware, ZR2 adds front and rear electronic locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV dampers and a 3-inch lift, at the cost of towing capacity dropping from 7,700 lbs to 6,000 lbs. Choose Z71 if towing still matters to you; choose ZR2 if trail capability is the priority and you can live with the lower tow rating.

The 2026 Colorado Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

WT is the volume pick for buyers who want the full engine at the lowest price, and every step up the lineup adds something specific rather than just more cost.

Step	Additional Cost	What You Gain	Who It's For
WT to Custom	+$1,145	Style wheels, black badges	A buyer who wants a sharper look for not much money
Custom to LT	+$2,455	Remote start, wireless charging, EZ Lift tailgate	A daily driver who wants comfort tech
LT to Trail Boss	+$4,500	2-in lift, 32-in A/T tires, locking diff, 4WD standard	A buyer stepping into real off-road capability, a different intent than a comfort upgrade
Trail Boss to Z71	+$4,100	Same hardware, more cabin refinement, Bose audio available	A buyer who wants Trail Boss capability without giving up comfort
Z71 to ZR2	+$6,100	Dual locking diffs, DSSV dampers, 3-in lift, 33-in tires	A buyer who wants the most trail-capable Colorado built

Which 2026 Colorado Trim Is Right for You?

The right trim depends mostly on how much off-road hardware you actually need and how much cabin comfort you want along the way.

If you're buying for a fleet or a worksite

WT gives you the full engine and Chevy Safety Assist at the lowest price in the lineup.

If you want a daily driver with comfort features

LT is built for daily comfort: remote start, wireless charging and a nicer tailgate, on the road-focused side of the lineup.

If you tow regularly and want the highest rating

Trail Boss or Z71 keep the 7,700-lb max tow rating while adding real off-road capability, unlike ZR2's reduced 6,000-lb max, useful for a boat launch at Blue Marsh Lake as much as a job site.

If you actually leave pavement often

ZR2 brings locking differentials and Multimatic dampers no other trim offers, at the cost of some towing capacity.

Shop 2026 Colorado Trims at Outten Chevrolet

All six trims are available to order or find on our lot at 1080 S Fourth St, just off PA Route 61. Call (610) 674-0598, schedule a test drive to compare trims back to back, or check current Colorado inventory for what's in stock now for buyers coming from Reading, Schuylkill Haven, Morgantown and across Berks County.

2026 Colorado Trim FAQs

What is the cheapest 2026 Colorado trim?

WT, starting at $32,400 before the $2,095 destination charge.

What is the most expensive 2026 Colorado trim?

ZR2, starting at $50,700. The ZR2 Bison off-road package, available on ZR2, adds further to that price.

Do all Colorado trims have the same engine?

Yes. Every 2026 Colorado trim shares the same 2.7L TurboMax engine, rated at 310 hp and 430 lb-ft. Trims never differ by power, only by equipment and drivetrain.

Which Colorado trims come with 4WD standard?

Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 are 4WD-standard and not offered with RWD. WT, Custom and LT come RWD-standard with 4WD available.

Does the ZR2 tow less than other trims?

Yes. ZR2's off-road hardware brings its max towing down to 6,000 lbs, versus 7,700 lbs on WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss and Z71.

What's the difference between Trail Boss and Z71?

Both share the same 2-inch lift, 32-inch tires and locking rear differential. Z71 adds more cabin comfort, including available Bose audio, for about $4,100 more than Trail Boss.

Is the ZR2 Bison a separate trim?

No. It's an off-road package available on the ZR2, adding 35-inch mud-terrain tires and up to 12.2 inches of ground clearance, not a standalone trim.

Can I test drive multiple Colorado trims at Outten Chevrolet?

Yes. We stock the 2026 Colorado lineup for test drives from Reading, Schuylkill Haven, Bally and the rest of Berks County. Schedule a test drive or call (610) 674-0598.

Does Outten Chevrolet stock every Colorado trim?

Availability changes with the lot, but Outten Chevrolet regularly carries the full 2026 Colorado range for shoppers from Reading down through Schuylkill Haven. Check current inventory for what's on the ground today, or ask about placing a factory order for a specific trim.

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