2026 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country 4WD w/Hands-Free Highway Driving: The Brand’s Flagship SUV

 

Highlight: The Chevrolet Tahoe is available in a diesel powertrain.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $97,305 (Base LS MSRP): $62,995

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor

Standard Equipment (on test vehicle): a power telescopic tilt steering wheel; a radar activated cruise control; magnetic ride control system; 15-in heads up display; wireless charging; keyless entry system; a 17-inch infotainment system with a Google built-in system; a tri-zone automatic climate control system; leather seats; heated and ventilated front seats; second-row heated seats; power release buttons for second row seats for easier access to third row

Options: super cruise hands-free driving; power assisted steps; power panoramic tilt sunroof; air ride adaptive system max trailering; transfer case 2 -speed; smart transfer integration indicator; hitch view; a blind zone steering assist with trailering; hill descent control; enhancing cooling radiator; trailer braking controller; 24-inch aluminum black wheels;  wheel locks; rear seat media system; self-powered horn; interior movement sensors; lock shield, door and liftgate; autosense power lift gate; trailer camera provisions; and trailering assist guidelines

Other Trim Levels:

LT

Premier

RST

Z71

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a Bose 10-speaker audio system with SiriusXM

Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 50,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 6.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine/420-hp

Standard Fuel Mileage: 14-city/18-hwy (test model)

What’s New: The 2026 Chevy Tahoe is basically a carryover model after receiving major updates last year.

Why:

A throaty V8

A diesel engine is available

Roomy

22-inch and 24-inch wheels available

Towing power

Hands-free highway steering system

Leather seats

A power tilt telescopic steering wheel

A panoramic sunroof

Newly redesign instrument panel

An easy-to-use infotainment system

A heads-up system (HUD)

A rear seat entertainment system

Heated/ventilated front seats

Rear power third-row seats

Power retractable steps

Air suspension

Power liftgate

But:

Too pricey, a near $100k price tag

Seats are too firm

No side window sunshades for the second-row seats

Limited rear cargo room when all seats are in use

No hybrid powertrain

Verdict:  At a starting price of approximately $63,000, the fullsize, three-row people mover is available in a variety of trims and powertrains. Being that the vehicle received a mid-model update last year, the 2026 Tahoe is essentially a carryover model.

The truck-on-truck frame, when loaded to the max, with its hands-free steering and throaty V8, can easily top out an eye-popping $100,000. We found that to be case with the top-of-the-line High Country we tested. The three-row Chevrolet which was priced in luxury range to compete with SUVs from Lexus, Cadillac and Lincoln seemed out of its depth. Before one decides to open their purse to spend $100,000 on a Tahoe High Country, wouldn’t it make sense to step in to a Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Land Rover or Lexus LX, which all offer a longer warranty, a luxury cache and possibly better service when taking the vehicle in for maintenance and repair?

While Chevy has made great strides with the Tahoe, they need to really consider their pricing strategy.

Competition: 2026 Ford Expedition; 2026 GMC Yukon; and Toyota Sequoia

Luxury Competition: 2026 Cadillac Escalade; Lincoln Navigator; Infiniti QX50; and Lexus LX