Which 2026 Chevy Colorado Trim is Right For You? Southern NH Drivers Guide
Choosing the latest 2026 Chevy Colorado mid-size pickup truck guarantees you a highly capable, weekday commuting, and wilderness-tackling truck that exceeds your expectations.
Sounds good? All that’s left for you to do is to choose your trim option, made that much easier for you as our article shares which 2026 Chevy Colorado trim is right for you? Southern NH drivers’ guide.
What changes have been made to the Chevy Colorado for 2026?
The 2026 Chevy Colorado, assembled in Missouri, continues the strong performance of the third-generation platform introduced in 2023 and updated for 2025.
Changes for 2026 are limited to revised wheel options and exterior paint choices.
Do all 2025 Chevy Colorado trim levels use the same powertrain?
Yes, the sole engine option is the TurboMax 2.7L Turbocharged gasoline engine producing a respectable 310 horsepower @5,600 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque @3,000 rpm, featuring Automatic Stop/Start.
There are two eight-speed automatic transmission fitments depending on trim level.
RWD is standard on the two lower rung trim levels, with 4WD an option which becomes standard on the three top trim levels, endowing the Colorado with appreciable off-road capabilities.
The 2026 Colorado is fitted with either a single-speed Autotrac transfer case offering three Transfer Case modes or an Autotrac 2-speed transfer case with push button controls and up to five selectable drive modes.
What cab options are available for the 2026 Chevy Colorado?
The 2026 Colorado is available exclusively with a four-door crew-cab form and a five-foot load in a well-equipped five-strong trim-level lineup.
What are the 2026 Chevy Colorado trim levels?
As mentioned for the 2026 model year, the Colorado is available in five trim levels and, depending on trim, in an updated palette of up to eight color options.
WT
Kicking off the lineup is the WT or Work Truck at a starting MSRP of $32,400, excluding any charges, with 4WD as an option that bumps up the price tag.
Buyers considering the base WT are still treated to a generous features count.
This dedicated worker offers key mechanical highlights, including:
- Electronically controlled transmission with overdrive
- Tow/Haul mode
- Heavy-duty 800 cold-cranking amps battery
Just some of the many standard exterior features are:
- Automatic on/off halogen headlamps with Intellibeam
- Halogen Daytime Running Lamps
- Black door handles
- Mirror caps molded in Black
- Outside power-adjustable mirrors
- Black beltline moldings
- Black tailgate handle
- Solar-absorbing windshield
- Privacy glass
- Deep-tinted glass
- Remote locking tailgate
WT trims are fitted with 17-inch Ultra Silver Metallic steel wheels and 255/65R17 all-season blackwall tires.
The well-appointed cabin of the WT trim seats up to five passengers, with key highlights being:
- Manual tilt steering column
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- 11-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Front bucket seats
- Six-way manual driver seat
- Four-way manual front passenger seat
- Cloth seating
- Manual rearview day/night mirror
- Hitch View
- Single-zone climate control
- Driver and front passenger visors with mirrors
- Black interior door handles
- Carpeted floor covering
The WT trim offers a standard 11.3 inch diagonal advanced color LCD infotainment display with Google built-in and a six-speaker audio system. Bluetooth, front USB ports, and Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones are standard.
LT
Moving up in the luxury stakes, the LT trim is available at $36,000 in RWD form with optional 4WD, and adds to the WT trim further exterior features that include:
- EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate
- StowFlex Tailgate
- Tailgate keyed cylinder lock
- Body-color door handles
- Painted mirror caps
- B-pillar Black applique
- 17-inch Argent Metallic aluminum wheels
The LT sees interior upgrades such as:
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Remote start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Remote Express-Down for all windows
- Power windows with driver express-up/down
- Front passenger seatback map pocket
- Front and rear carpeted floor mats
- Interior courtesy dual reading lights
- Rear USB Port
Trail Boss 4WD
Shipped standard with 4WD and an Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case, the off-road-ready Trail Boss starts at an MSRP of $40,500.
Upgrades include:
- 18 inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with
- 265/65R18 all-terrain blackwall 32-inch tires
- Engine cover
- Wheel Flares
- Black mirror caps
- Off-road two-inch factory-installed lift to provide greater ground clearance, Improved approach, and departure angles, plus a three-inch widened wheel track
- Advanced Trailering Package
Z71 4WD
The Z71 4WD at $40,600 adds to the Trail Boss further features, including:
- LED projector Headlamps and Signature Daylight Running Lamps
- LED fog lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors
- Body-color door handles
- 120-volt box-mounted power outlet
- 18-inch Android Dark full gloss aluminum wheels
Further appointments found in the interior of the Z71 4WD include:
- Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors
- Available Jet Black/Adrenaline Red, Cloth/Evotex seat trim
- Cruise control
- Chrome interior door handles
- 120-volt power outlet
- Rear USB ports
- Rear window defogger
- Manual sliding rear window
ZR2 4WD
The top-of-the-range ZR2 4WD is available from $50,700 MSRP.
A driver-selectable full-locking front differential and integrated trailer brake controller are standard, plus further key enhancements, such as:
- ZR2 Off-Road Package
- 17-inch Graphite and Oxide Gold aluminum wheels with 33-inch MT tires
- 3-inch factory-installed lift with high-performance suspension
- Multimatic® DSSV dampers
- Five selectable drive modes and an off-road performance display
- Solar glazing glass
- Spray-on Bedliner
- StowFlex Tailgate
- Off-Road rocker protectors
- Wheel Flares
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Power driver seat lumbar control
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
How safe is the 2026 Chevy Colorado?
The latest Colorado offers an extensive list of safety equipment plus Chevy Safety Assist.
Safety equipment includes the following items and more:
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Automatic Emergency Braking
- StabiliTrak electronic stability and traction control
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Rear Seat Belt Indicator warning
- Six airbags
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System
- Tire Fill Alert
Chevy’s Safety Assist offers extensive advanced safety and driver assistance features that include:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist With Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam Auto High Beams
Purchase Your 2026 Chevy Colorado at Betley Chevrolet
We can’t possibly cover all that the rugged 2026 Chevy Colorado mid-size truck lineup has on offer in our article, so be sure to contact Betley Chevrolet to learn more.
Our expert sales team offers a great customer service experience, whether it’s a brand-new or pre-owned Chevy on your shopping list.