2027 Tahoe Trim Levels Compared: Features, Engines and Price

The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe has six trim levels: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. LS is the entry trim, LT adds everyday comfort, RST emphasizes street styling, Z71 adds off-road hardware, and Premier and High Country concentrate on luxury. They are not simply six steps up the same equipment ladder: RST and Z71 serve different priorities. Chevrolet’s 2027 Tahoe comparison lists the lineup and its key features.

For family buyers who want heated seats and a power liftgate, LT is the sensible starting point. Choose Z71 for its trail equipment—not just to get four-wheel drive—and compare Premier with High Country before paying for the top badge.

Tahoe trims and starting prices

These are the prices in Chevrolet’s U.S. trim comparison as of October 24, 2026, excluding destination freight, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. The High Country figure is for the 6.2L V8 version; its diesel configuration starts lower.

2027 trim	Advertised starting MSRP	Key distinguishing equipment	Best reason to choose it
LS	$61,500	18-inch wheels, 17.7-inch center touchscreen, 11-inch driver display, Adaptive Cruise Control and HD Surround Vision	Lowest entry price; available nine-passenger seating
LT	$64,500	Leather-appointed seating, heated front bucket seats, programmable power liftgate and wireless phone charging	Daily-use comfort without moving into the luxury trims
RST	$69,900	Black exterior accents, Jet Black/Victory Red interior, heated and ventilated front seats; available 24-inch wheels	Sport-oriented appearance and access to the RST Performance Edition
Z71	$71,500	All-terrain tires, skid plate, red recovery hooks, high-approach-angle front fascia and two-speed transfer case	Off-road equipment rather than appearance alone
Premier	$76,400	Magnetic Ride Control, animated LED lighting, power-sliding center console, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row bucket seats and Bose 10-speaker audio	An upscale cabin without requiring the 6.2L V8
High Country	$84,500 (6.2L V8)	6.2L V8, Magnetic Ride Control, real wood décor, Rear Camera Mirror and 15-inch head-up display	Top-tier trim details and the larger gasoline engine

Sources: Chevrolet’s trim descriptions, prices and pricing exclusions and Edmunds’ Premier equipment breakdown. Listed available equipment is optional, not included automatically in the starting price.

Chevrolet lists a $2,795 destination freight charge for the 2027 Tahoe. Its configurator shows High Country starting at $85,795 with the diesel or $87,295 with the 6.2L V8, including that charge. Compare configured totals with the same engine, drivetrain and options—not just the advertised trim prices. Chevrolet’s destination charges and 2027 Tahoe configurator provide those figures. Dealer sets the final price.

Engines and four-wheel drive

Choosing a trim also determines which engines you can order:

Engine	Standard on	Available on
5.3L V8 — 355 hp, 383 lb-ft	LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier	Not offered on High Country
6.2L V8 — 420 hp, 460 lb-ft	High Country	RST, Z71, Premier
3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel — 305 hp, 495 lb-ft	None listed in Chevrolet’s trim comparison	LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country

All three engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LS is restricted to the 5.3L V8; LT is the lowest trim that offers the diesel. Chevrolet describes the 6.2L as standard on High Country, but its configurator also offers the lower-priced diesel version noted above. Chevrolet’s engine specifications and configurator establish these choices.

Z71 and High Country are 4WD-only for 2027. LS, LT, RST and Premier offer rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive. That means you do not need Z71 merely for a 4WD Tahoe. Its extra value is the two-speed transfer case, all-terrain tires, underbody protection and revised front fascia. Chevrolet’s configurator and Edmunds’ 2027 trim guide confirm the drivetrain availability.

An ordinary RST is also not automatically an RST Performance Edition. Chevrolet lists that separately, with a 6.2L V8, performance induction and exhaust systems, 433 hp, 467 lb-ft and Brembo heavy-duty front brakes. Chevrolet’s Performance Edition specifications distinguish it from the regular trim.

Which trim fits your needs?

• Lowest cost or nine seats: LS. Chevrolet offers nine-passenger seating only on LS with the optional front bench. Verify the actual seating layout; not every LS has nine seats.
• Everyday family use: LT. Heated front seats and a power liftgate are meaningful daily upgrades. It also opens access to the diesel and available Super Cruise.
• Street styling: RST. Choose it for the black trim, distinctive interior and ventilated front seats. Price the Performance Edition separately if that is what you want.
• Trail use: Z71. Compare the standard hardware with your needs before adding suspension options. Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension is available, not standard.
• Cabin comfort: Premier. It supplies heated second-row bucket seats, upgraded audio and Magnetic Ride Control while retaining the standard 5.3L V8.
• Larger V8 and top trim details: High Country. The 6.2L gasoline engine, real wood décor, Rear Camera Mirror and head-up display distinguish it from Premier. Air suspension and Super Cruise remain optional.

These equipment and option distinctions follow Chevrolet’s 2027 trim comparison and Edmunds’ equipment breakdown.

Before ordering, check the window sticker for seat count, engine, suspension, Super Cruise and trailering equipment. Second-row bucket seats mean seven-passenger seating rather than eight; they are standard on Premier and High Country and available on LT, RST and Z71. Super Cruise is available on LT, RST, Premier and High Country—not LS or Z71—and requires an active plan or trial and continued driver attention, according to Chevrolet.

For towing, compare the rating and load limits of the exact configuration rather than ranking capability by trim price. If passenger and luggage room drive the purchase instead, use our Tahoe trunk-space guide or compare the Tahoe with the longer Suburban.