2026 Chevrolet Colorado · Trim vs trim · Crew Cab, 5-ft short bed

2026 Chevrolet Colorado WT vs LT: what's the difference?

The LT costs $3,600 more. It starts at $36,000 as a , 5-ft , and the WT at $32,400. The LT adds . It also changes the wheels and seats.

Our Colorado data has all five 2026 U.S. factory , WT Custom, WT/LT and , and core factory . It doesn't have , Stars and Steel, Midnight, bumpers/lifts, dealer accessories, paint, subscriptions and option-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

WT$32,400
LT$36,000

What changes, as they come

Parts
WhatWTLT
WheelsWT17″ Ultra Silver steelLT17″ Argent Metallic aluminum
SeatsWTCloth front bucket seatsLTHeated front seats
Equipment
WhatWTLT
EZ Lift and Lower tailgate with StowFlex storageWTNot includedLTYes
8-way power driver seat with power lumbarWTNot includedLTYes

The same on both: towing as they come (3,500 lb), best-case payload (1,710 lb), horsepower (310 hp), combined mpg (21 mpg), city mpg (19 mpg) and highway mpg (24 mpg).

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The LT Crew Cab, 5-ft short bed, as it comes

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LT

$36,000

Crew Cab, 5-ft bed

5.1 FT BED131.36″ WHEELBASE30.1″ TIRE
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Bed
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Torque
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Packages & options

Engine & drive

Towing

Comfort & tech

Wheels & utility

What your options change

This is a stock LT. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.

  • No Autotrac 4WD
  • No Low range
  • No Rear locker
  • No Front locker
  • Has Heated seats
  • No 360° camera
  • No Ventilated seats
Driver seat
8-way power, power lumbar
Tailgate
EZ Lift + StowFlex storage
Engine
2.7L TurboMax turbo I-4
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive system
Rear-wheel drive
Rear differential
3.42 open rear differential
Touchscreen
11.3″
Tires
255/65R17 all-season
Ground clearance
7.9″
Curb weight
4,310 lb · base
GCWR
9,100 lb
Underbody cameras
Not fitted
Bed between wheelhouses
45.5″
Suspension
Independent front, leaf-spring rear

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Lower starting price than the Colorado

2026 Colorado: $32,400

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Colorado: WT · Crew Cab, 5-ft bed.

Higher available horsepower than the Colorado

2026 Colorado: 310 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Colorado

2026 Colorado: 21 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

Higher tow rating than the Colorado

2026 Colorado: 7,700 lb

With required equipment. Check your vehicle’s labels and loaded limits.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.
  • Highest published rating found in each guide, with required equipment. Actual truck labels, occupants and cargo determine your limit.