2025 Tahoe Trim Guide: What to Know About Each Edition of Chevy’s Famed SUV

The latest edition of the Chevrolet Tahoe has arrived. Receiving a facelift inside and out, this famous full-size SUV is ready to take on highways, main roads, back roads, and trails. Edwards Chevrolet 280 has the Chevy Tahoe for sale so drivers in Birmingham and beyond can experience all its glory.

A big question about the new Tahoe is which version you should buy. The 2025 Tahoe comes in six trims, depending on what you’re looking for in an SUV and your budget. Do you want a Tahoe for shuttling kids around? Are you looking for a retro off-roader in a modern package? Does a heaping spoonful of luxury sound more your speed? Our 2025 Chevy Tahoe trim guide goes over the highlights of each trim so you can see if they deliver what you’re looking for.

Chevy Tahoe LS: The Budget-Friendly Family SUV

Some refer to a vehicle’s entry-level trim as a “no-frills” machine. If that’s the case with the 2025 Tahoe LS, the basics are better than some top-line SUVs. The main engine is the venerable 5.3L Ecotec3 V8 pumping out 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, plenty for day-to-day driving, road trips, and modest off-roading. It’s connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission with available 4WD.

The Premium Smooth Ride suspension with GM StabiliTrak stability control and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential offers solid performance when you need traction on wet roads, dirt, or gravel. Trailer sway control is also included. Towing capacity is 7,900 lbs in the regular configuration and 8,400 lbs with the Max Trailering Package, which is plenty for most campers and utility trailers. LED exterior lights are standard for better visibility and longevity than traditional halogens.

Tech-wise, the Tahoe LS gets an enormous 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, which is remarkable for a base model. Other standard features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, USB ports in all three rows, SiriusXM compatibility, and 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability. GM also includes the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver aids, plus hill start assistance.

Chevy Tahoe LT: More Amenities for On-Road Comfort

Are you the type who generally prefers a more streamlined vehicle but wants a few extra goodies? The 2025 Chevy Tahoe LT is your type of SUV. Mechanically, it’s identical to the LS except for one thing. This is the first trim you can order with a diesel engine. Chevy is offering a reworked 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque for extra pull going up hills, and it has a towing capacity of 8,200 lbs.

This trim also offers a host of new features for performance and style. Owners can add a panoramic power sunroof, active aero shutters, auto-dimming side mirrors, light-up emblems, and other exterior accessories. Inside the 2025 Tahoe LT, wireless phone charging becomes a standard feature, and you can add three years of full OnStar services. However, the LT trim does lose the front bench seat option.

Three notable packages can further enhance the LT. The Technology Package includes a rear camera mirror and a head-up display. The Comfort Package includes a Bose Centerpoint Surround 10-speaker audio system, heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, fog lamps, an animated lock-unlock sequence, headlamps and taillamps, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and driver seat memory settings. Finally, GM Super Cruise offers hands-free driving on compatible Alabama roads.

Chevy Tahoe RST: Big and Sporty

Who says big vehicles can’t be athletic? The 2025 Tahoe RST gives this brawler some agility and finesse when needed. But if you want more brawn, you can get that, too. This is the first 2025 Tahoe offering the 6.2L V8 Ecotec3 engine. With 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, it’s the most powerful Tahoe engine and gives you three options for your SUV’s heartbeat. Owners can add a performance air intake for even more juice, and the dual-outlet stainless steel exhaust slightly increases flow with energetic flair.

Two major suspension upgrades become available on the Tahoe RST to take your Birmingham driving to new heights. An optional adaptive air suspension automatically adjusts variable-rate springs at all four corners for the ultimate silky ride. You can also add Magnetic Ride Control, which automatically adjusts the suspension’s firmness on the fly for the best handling and comfort. The 22-inch gloss black wheels and matching roof rails give the Tahoe a bold, aggressive look. Finally, owners can add a Premium Liner Protection Package to cover the cabin and cargo carpets.

Chevy Tahoe Z71: Off-Road Ready

The Z71 is one of the most famous off-road packages in automotive history, and it’s the best way to have the 2025 Tahoe prepared for tough terrain directly from the showroom floor. This trim comes decked out with many off-road essentials, such as front and rear skid plates to protect the engine, fuel tank, and other components. A standard two-speed transfer case gives you extra low gears for crawling and overlanding. A heavy-duty air filter keeps dirt and contaminants out of your engine.

Twenty-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires grab onto any unmaintained driving surface. Hill Descent Control helps rein in the Tahoe as you descend steep inclines. Red front recovery hooks help pull you or your friends out of trouble. The available air suspension can add up to two inches of ground clearance, which, combined with higher approach and departure angles, makes it easy to clear obstacles. An available electronic limited-slip rear differential can be engaged from the cockpit.

Chevy Tahoe Premier: Living Large and in Charge

If you want to feel like an A-lister, the 2025 Tahoe Premier lets you experience that vibe. The Magnetic Ride Control suspension becomes the standard design, updating the dampers by the millisecond for precise handling and steering response. It’s like riding a throne on US Highway 280, Hugh Daniel Drive, or any other road. A basketful of additional trailering tech is also available, including assist guidelines and an auxiliary camera.

Many features that are optional on lower trims become standard on the Tahoe Premier, including everything in the Comfort Package and the Bose premium sound system. The Technology Package expands to include a power liftgate and more vehicle security. The Technology and Entertainment Package adds the sunroof and integrates video screens into the front headrests. The steering column, center console, and third-row bench seat gain power adjustments for ease of use. The driver and passenger also have four-way lumbar adjusters. Aesthetic touches like 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and chrome door handles announce you’re driving a supreme machine.

Chevy Tahoe High Country: The Upper Crust

Every vehicle has a trim that’s the crème-de-la-crème. For the 2025 Tahoe, the High Country again reigns. This is the only trim where the 6.2L V8 engine is the default powertrain, which you’ll notice whenever you mash the gas. Magnetic Ride Control is again standard, but unlike the Premier, you can combine it with the adaptive air suspension. It’s as close as you can get to luxury driving in a full-size SUV.

The 2025 Tahoe High Country is also the only Tahoe where the head-up display is a default feature, giving you plenty of information as you drive. The interior has perforated leather upholstery to sink into and real wood trim that hearkens back to mid-20th-century upscale vehicles. Unique 22-inch After Midnight wheels are a head-turner, and some 24-inch wheels are available to be even more imposing. Scale the motor mountain with the High Country Deluxe Package that contains the air ride suspension, sunroof, Max Trailering Package, and illuminated power-retractable steps.

Visit Edwards Chevrolet 280 to Find the Perfect Tahoe

The many Tahoe trims offer solutions to every Birmingham driver shopping for a full-size SUV. Furthermore, every Tahoe trim is customizable, letting you add the specific features you want or need while making every dollar count. Stop by or call us to discuss the 2025 Chevy Tahoe trims in more detail. We’re known for high-quality vehicles and real customer care, so everyone who partners with us will go home with the right vehicle.

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