2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: Monroe Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Colorado Trail Boss
The Trail Boss starts at $40,500 MSRP plus the $2,095 destination charge and comes only with 4WD. Chevrolet gives it a 2-inch factory suspension lift, 32-inch all-terrain tires, an off-road performance display and Trail Boss grille badging, and the Advanced Trailering Package is standard, which makes the 7,700-lb maximum tow rating part of the base truck. The 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft) and 8-speed automatic are shared with the rest of the Colorado range. For 2026 a new 20-inch wheel design is offered.
Lift and tires, from the factory
A lot of aftermarket spending on trucks goes toward exactly the things the Trail Boss includes. The 2-inch lift gives more clearance over ruts and rocks, the 32-inch all-terrain tires bite better than street rubber on gravel and mud, and the off-road display keeps drivetrain and terrain information in front of the driver. Because it arrives as one factory package, there's no pile of third-party parts to sort out later. In the Sky Valley, where a trailhead can be at the end of a washboarded Forest Service road, that gap between a stock truck and a lifted one shows up quickly.
How it compares to the trims around it
Trail Boss costs $4,500 more than an LT in starting MSRP, but remember that a 4WD LT is $39,300, so against a comparably driven LT the gap is only about $1,200. In the other direction, Z71 costs $4,100 more and brings LED lighting, a Jet Black cabin with red accents and four drive modes, and the ZR2 sits $10,200 above Trail Boss. The Trail Boss is the middle-of-the-road off-road choice: a real lift and real tires without the specialized suspension of the ZR2. The Z71 guide and the ZR2 guide explain what the higher prices buy.
What the tires do to fuel economy
Bigger, knobbier tires cost mileage. The EPA lists 4WD Colorados on standard tires at 17 city, 22 highway and 19 combined, and 17, 20 and 18 with a mud-terrain tire option. The Trail Boss's 32-inch all-terrain tires weren't given their own separate EPA listing, so expect real-world economy somewhere in that range and treat the figures as a guide. It takes regular unleaded.
Towing is a standout here
Since the Advanced Trailering Package comes standard, a Trail Boss can tow up to 7,700 lbs without a separate option. That makes it an attractive pick for someone hauling a boat to a nearby lake or a camper trailer toward the mountains, though loaded weight, tongue weight and hitch setup still need to fit the truck's ratings, and the sales or service team can help check them.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Trail Boss come with four-wheel drive?
Yes, 4WD is standard and there is no 2WD version.
How much lift does the Colorado Trail Boss have?
Chevrolet installs a 2-inch suspension lift at the factory, along with 32-inch all-terrain tires.
What is the difference between Trail Boss and Z71?
The Trail Boss focuses on ride height and tires: the lift, the all-terrain rubber and the off-road display. The Z71 adds LED exterior lighting, a Jet Black interior with Adrenaline Red accents and four selectable drive modes, for $4,100 more.
How much can a Trail Boss tow?
Up to 7,700 lbs, because the Advanced Trailering Package is standard equipment on this trim.
Is the Trail Boss worth it over an LT?
If you'd buy 4WD anyway, the gap shrinks to about $1,200 at starting MSRP, and the Trail Boss includes the lift, the tires and the towing package. If you rarely leave pavement, the LT may be enough.
The bottom line
The Trail Boss gives buyers a factory-built, warranty-backed off-road setup without moving all the way to a ZR2. Look over the Colorado inventory at Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe to see which Trail Boss trucks are on the lot.
MSRP figures exclude the $2,095 destination charge, taxes, licensing and any dealer fees or installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel economy and towing figures are manufacturer and EPA estimates that vary by configuration and tire package; see the Owner's Manual or Speedway Chevrolet for vehicle-specific ratings. Equipment and availability can change with production timing, so confirm current specifications with the dealer.