2021 Chevrolet Corvette review
Chevrolet Corvette highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- This is a powerful sports car
- The handling is on point and the driver feels in control
- You can get your hands on a Corvette for a relatively attainable price
Cons
- It's a pain to get in and even harder to get out of one
- Rear visibility is quite poor
- The Corvette is missing some of the latest advanced driver safety features
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 27 highway, 19 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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2021 Chevrolet Corvette remains revolutionary
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette brought a handful of improvements to a wildly successful reinvention of one of America's most celebrated automobiles. The Corvette went mid-engine in 2020 to great fanfare and much acclaim, turning America's sports car into a vehicle that earnestly goes head-to-head with cars like the Porsche 911 and BMW Z4 while retaining its relative affordability. Primary among the updates for the 2021 model year were the addition of wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and making the adaptive suspension a standalone option instead of just bundling it with the Z51 package. At its core was the formula that won hearts and minds when it was introduced in 2020: a heaping of power balanced by tremendous handling.
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What is new for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Corvette trims have been upgraded with Overhead Airbags and Run Flat Tires as standard equipment this year.
- Lane Departure Warning and Soft Top features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Stingray 1LT trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette trims
Stingray 1LT:
- 490-hp, 465-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- View our Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1LT inventory
Stingray 2LT:
- Includes all features available on the Stingray 1LT
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Head Up Display
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- A/C Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Overhead Airbags
- View our Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT inventory
Stingray 3LT:
- Includes all features available on the Stingray 2LT
- No significant upgrades found on the Stingray 3LT
- View our Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT inventory
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What We Like
Performance: The Corvette can take you to the quarter-mile stripe quicker than 12 seconds and at speeds touching 120 mph with the right package installed. That alone solidifies its performance credentials. But the 'Vette isn't just capable at your local drag strip. The C8 also comes with sensational cornering ability, making it a joy on track days.
Comfort: The optional Magnetic Ride Control suspension can make the Corvette one of the most comfortable cars in its class. While most sports cars have a reputation for stiff, rigid rides, the Corvette has excellent road manners and can handle a few imperfections on its way down the highway.
Technology: The addition of wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is a big win for Chevrolet and it complements a user-friendly cabin that includes an easy-to-reach center screen. Don't worry, there are plenty of buttons just in reach that make the Corvette a practical road trip companion.
What Needs Improvement
Driver aids: There’s no question the Corvette is a technology tour de force, with the exception of advanced driver assist systems like automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Those systems aren’t available and considering they’re commonplace even on economy cars these days, it’s an oversight for the Corvette.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Corvette an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Corvette 26th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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Stingray 3LT 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hard Top
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hard Top
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
- Run Flat Tires
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Soft Top
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
6.2L
Horsepower
490
Torque (ft-lbs)
465
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
107.2"
Overall length
182.3"
Width
76.1"
Height
48.6"
Leg room
F 42.8"
Head room
F 37.9"
Front tires
245/35ZR19
Rear tires
305/30ZR20
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Chevrolet Corvette FAQ
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Stingray 3LT : 15 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Stingray 1LT : 15 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Stingray 2LT : 15 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Corvette received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Corvette as 25 out of 28 among Midsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette:
- Overhead Airbags
- Run Flat Tires
- Lane Departure Warning
- Soft Top
- Navigation System
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