The Chevrolet Corvette makes a great choice for anyone in the market for a sports car. It combines the quick and sporty nature of high-priced exotics with the practicality and affordability of a daily driver.
Since its introduction in 1953, the Corvette has combined sexy styling with high-end performance that still rivals the meanest of sports cars. “[T]he Corvette really is what General Motors does best,” writes Popular Mechanics. “No matter what the financial condition of the company, this is an amazing machine that delivers spectacular performance without throwing aside all considerations of economy.” Best of all, the ‘Vette has comfortable seats, a large cargo hold (in the coupe) and provides great fuel economy too. Altogether, there’s a lot to love about this American icon.
If you’re in the market for a luxury sports car, also consider the Porsche Boxster and Cayman — which have no issues keeping pace with the much-loved Corvette and even trump it in terms of interior luxury. If, however, your only concern is speed, make sure you test drive the Lotus Exige.
Though largely a carryover from the 2009 model year, the Corvette receives an all-new Grand Sport trim — which features enhanced performance engineering and Z06-styling. The Corvette is available in two body styles, coupe and convertible, and a variety of trims. High-performance Z06 and ZR1 models are also available.
Be sure to check for current Chevy deals that may be available on a new Corvette. Buy a 2009 or 2010 model before November 30 and take advantage of GM’s new 60-day money-back guarantee.
- “The Corvette is fast fun. These are reasonably practical sports cars that cost thousands less than rivals with similar performance, making them great choices.” — Consumer Guide
- “It seems there’s a certain stereotype associated with America’s sports car, one that involves a midlife crisis and gold chains on exposed chest hair, possibly accompanied by visions of the hideous Vette Mark Hamill drove in ‘Corvette Summer.’ However, you can reply with this: ‘Corvette Summer’ was 21 years ago, gold chains haven’t come back into fashion yet and the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has nothing to do with the stereotypes — it’s simply a fantastic sports car.” — Edmunds
- “Maybe 26 mpg isn’t fuel efficient to Vespa jockeys, but for a car with the Vette’s speed and fun potential, it’s untouchable.” — Car and Driver
- “The Corvette is facing an increasing number of alluring rivals, but it undercuts them on price and practicality — and remains America’s dream machine.” — Chicago Sun-Times
Corvette Performance – 9.1 (Excellent)
Test drivers report the Corvette’s performance gives pricier exotics a run for their money. “No where else but in America can you find a sub-$50,000 sports car delivering 430 horsepower while returning an EPA highway fuel economy figure of 26 miles per gallon,” writes Kelley Blue Book. New for 2010, the Corvette Grand Sport replaces the 2009 model’s Z51 package — adding wider wheels, revised suspension settings and Z06-size brakes. Read More
Corvette Exterior – 9.5 (Excellent)
Reviewers love the Corvette’s iconic design. New for 2010 is the Corvette Grand Sport, which picks up some styling cues from the high-performance Z06 trim. Jalopnik explains, “Everything that you know and love about the Z51 will be here, but now, with the help of new Z06-derived bodywork you won’t be confused with those driving lesser base-model Vettes.” The Corvette is available in both coupe and convertible body styles. Read More
Corvette Interior – 7.8 (Good)
Critics report that the Corvette’s cabin lacks the luxury of competitors, but is both comfortable and practical. “Large gauges, simple controls and remarkable cargo capacity (22 cubic feet in coupes and 11 cubes in the convertible) make the Vette a sports car that’s easy to live with on a day-to-day basis,” writes Edmunds. Still, some complain that entering and exiting its cabin is a challenge. Read More
Corvette Safety – NA
The 2010 Corvette has not been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry. It does, however, come packed with safety features — including dual-stage front airbags. Still, some critics complain of hampered rearward visibility. Read More
Corvette Reliability – 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power’s automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Chevy protects the 2010 Corvette with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation are included too.
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