2026 Chevrolet Colorado: What's New

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is a carry-over year for the third-generation platform, which arrived with a thorough redesign for 2023. GM has added Chevy Safety Assist as standard equipment across all trims — the outgoing WT base trim previously required an upgrade package to get automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist. The 2026 lineup also introduces a standalone Trail Boss trim that replaces the Trail Boss package on the LT, moving the off-road-focused grade to its own slot between LT and Z71.

What changed for 2026

• Chevy Safety Assist standard on all trims, including WT — adds AEB, Lane Keep Assist, Following Distance Indicator, and Forward Collision Alert
• Trail Boss becomes a standalone trim (previously a package on LT), priced at approximately $43,200; includes 2-inch suspension lift, 17-inch black wheels, skid plates, and Multimatic shocks
• Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto now standard from LT upward (previously required physical cable on some configurations)
• New colors: Radiant Red Tintcoat returns; Nitro Yellow discontinued after low take-rate
• ZR2 Bison unchanged — AEV rock rails, ARB front bumper, and Dana 30/44 axles carry over
• Engine lineup unchanged: 2.7L Turbo (237 hp) base; 2.7L Turbo+ (310 hp) from Z71/Trail Boss upward

2026 Chevrolet Colorado trim and pricing

Trim	Engine	MSRP
WT	2.7L Turbo (237 hp)	$33,400
LT	2.7L Turbo (237 hp)	$38,600
Trail Boss	2.7L Turbo+ (310 hp)	$43,200
Z71	2.7L Turbo+ (310 hp)	$46,800
ZR2	2.7L Turbo+ (310 hp)	$53,300
ZR2 Bison	2.7L Turbo+ (310 hp)	$55,600

All prices are base crew cab. Extended cab (extended cab) configurations are approximately class="relative z-10",500 less. All engines paired with 8-speed automatic; 4WD standard from Trail Boss up, optional on WT and LT.

How it fits in the market

The Colorado's 2026 refresh targets the safety equipment gap that existed against the Toyota Tacoma, which has offered Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard on all trims since the 2024 redesign. Making Chevy Safety Assist standard from WT removes the last meaningful standard-equipment gap between the two trucks.

The standalone Trail Boss trim answers buyer demand for a purpose-built off-road option without Z71 pricing. At $43,200, it competes directly with the Tacoma TRD Off-Road Crew Cab (approximately $42,500) and the Ford Ranger XLT Tremor ($40,400).

The Colorado leads the mid-size segment in max tow capacity at 7,700 lb with the Turbo+ and properly equipped configuration. The Tacoma's i-FORCE MAX hybrid has more torque (465 lb-ft vs. 390 lb-ft), but the Colorado has the higher tow number.

Assembly: all Colorado models are assembled in Wentzville, Missouri — no tariff exposure under current trade rules.

Current incentives

• class="relative z-10",500 conquest cash for buyers coming from non-GM vehicles through May 31
• 4.99% APR for 60 months on most trims through GM Financial
• Trail Boss: $500 additional dealer cash above conquest through May 31
• ZR2: no incentive programs; limited allocation at most dealers

For a full mid-size truck comparison, see Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma 2026.