2026 Chevrolet Colorado Custom: Douglaston Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Colorado Custom
Custom, from $33,545 MSRP, sits just above WT — about $1,145 more — for 18-inch high-gloss black aluminum wheels and black exterior badging in place of WT's steel wheels and chrome-toned trim. Mechanically it's identical to WT: the same 2.7L TurboMax turbo-four (310 hp, 430 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic), the same 2WD-standard/4WD-available structure, and the same Crew Cab body. It's a styling step, not a capability step — worth knowing before assuming the price jump buys more truck underneath.
What $1,145 actually buys
The jump from WT to Custom is narrow and specific: 18-inch high-gloss black aluminum wheels replace WT's 17-inch steel wheels, and Custom picks up black exterior badging in place of WT's plainer trim. The cabin, the touchscreen, the safety suite, the engine, and the towing structure are unchanged from WT. A buyer choosing between the two is really deciding whether the wheel-and-badge upgrade is worth roughly $32 a month over a typical loan term — not choosing between two meaningfully different trucks.
Same drivetrain choice as WT
Custom carries over WT's 2WD-standard, 4WD-available structure, at the same roughly $3,300 4WD premium before destination. It's one of only three 2026 Colorado trims (with WT and LT) where that choice exists at all — Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 are 4WD only, so a buyer who wants to stay in 2WD has to make that call by LT at the latest.
What buyers say about the store
Custom-specific reviews are less common than trim names like Trail Boss or ZR2, but East Hills' broader Colorado buyers describe a similar experience across the lineup. One recent purchase: "Overall, buying my truck here was a nice experience. Eklovya Puri was very professional. He took the stress out of buying the vehicle. Both E.P. and Chris did a great job of working the best deal for me to buy the Chevy Colorado. Everyone who works at East Hills Chevrolet are very pleasant and professional."
Frequently asked questions
What does Custom add over WT?
18-inch high-gloss black aluminum wheels and black exterior badging. Mechanically — engine, transmission, towing structure, safety tech — Custom and WT are the same.
Is Custom available with 4WD?
Yes, the same way WT is — 2WD standard, 4WD available for roughly $3,300 more before destination.
Is Custom worth the price jump over WT?
That depends entirely on whether the wheel and badge upgrade matters to you. There's no functional or capability difference — the case for Custom is purely how the truck looks parked outside.
What's the fuel economy on a Custom?
Identical to WT: EPA-rated 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined in 2WD, dropping to 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined in 4WD on standard tires.
Why isn't Custom listed on some Colorado comparison sites?
Some third-party research sites simplify the lineup to five trims and skip Custom entirely. It's a real, distinct, separately priced trim on Chevrolet's own site — confirm the six-trim structure (WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2) directly with East Hills Chevrolet if a comparison you're reading only shows five.
The bottom line
Custom is WT's mechanical twin with a styling upgrade. If the black wheels and badging matter to how the truck looks, it's a small, predictable step up; if they don't, WT does the same job for less.
MSRP figures exclude the $2,095 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are Chevrolet/EPA estimates that vary by configuration; consult your Owner's Manual or East Hills Chevrolet for vehicle-specific ratings. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston.