2026 Chevrolet Colorado LT: Monroe Buyers Guide

Small features that change the daily routine

Spec sheets undersell the LT because its upgrades are things you notice by Tuesday rather than on a test drive. Remote start warms the cab before you leave the house on a cold Sky Valley morning (and cools it in August). Keyless access means the fob can stay in a pocket while you load a bike. The EZ Lift and Lower tailgate takes the weight out of closing and opening the gate, which sounds minor until you're doing it with wet gloves at a trailhead. None of that is rugged hardware, and all of it is what people mention when they've owned the truck for a year.

The $39,300 comparison

Here is the number worth keeping in mind. A 4WD LT starts at $39,300 MSRP and the Trail Boss starts at $40,500, so the two sit only $1,200 apart. Pick the LT and you get the convenience package with a standard ride height and street tires. Pick the Trail Boss and you get the 2-inch lift, 32-inch all-terrain tires and the Advanced Trailering Package. Which one wins depends on how much of your driving happens off pavement. For a commute on SR 522 plus occasional gravel, the LT is plenty. For regular logging-road trailheads, the extra $1,200 buys real hardware.

Towing and fuel

Maximum towing is 7,700 lbs only if the Advanced Trailering Package ($945 on LT) is on the truck, and it falls to 3,500 lbs without it. Fuel economy for a 2WD LT is rated at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined, while a 4WD LT on standard tires is rated at 17, 22 and 19, all on regular gas.

Who the LT is for

Commuters, families that want a second vehicle with a bed, and buyers who tried a WT and kept reaching for the missing features. The Custom guide covers the step below it, and the pricing and leasing guide explains how Monroe's tax rate applies.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Colorado LT add over the Custom?

The LT adds the EZ Lift and Lower tailgate, remote start and keyless access, with wireless charging available, for $2,455 more in starting MSRP.

Is a 4WD Colorado LT cheaper than a Trail Boss?

Yes, by about $1,200 at starting MSRP: $39,300 for the 4WD LT versus $40,500 for the Trail Boss. The Trail Boss adds a factory lift and all-terrain tires.

Does the LT come with 4WD?

It ships with two-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive is available. The LT is the last trim in the lineup with that choice.

What fuel economy does the LT get?

The EPA rates the 2WD version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined, and the 4WD version on standard tires at 17, 22 and 19.

Can the LT tow a boat?

With the Advanced Trailering Package, the rating reaches 7,700 lbs. Without it the rating is 3,500 lbs, so check the package on the specific truck.

The bottom line

The LT is the Colorado many buyers end up choosing once they've tried the convenience features. If you're deciding between it and Trail Boss, the $1,200 gap in the 4WD versions is the question to settle. Check current Colorado inventory at Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe.