- Style-level Rating
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 8.2
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Overall Ratings
- The engine is incredible and the interior amenities reflect the nature of this vehicle - - to be driven. Easily the best sports car available for the money.
8.5 / 10
Dynamics
10.0 / 10
Engine Performance- For the money, no other engine comes close to matching its performance.
9.0 / 10
Transmission Performance- It gets the job done, but it's tough to keep up with the engine.
6.0 / 10
Brake Performance- Very short stopping distances. Feedback could be better.
8.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance- Feedback and precision could be better, but very good for the price.
9.0 / 10 Handling- Excellent overall. Lots of fun to be had from the "Competition Mode."
9.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- Lots of fun. An improved transmission catapults this rating from "9" to "11."
8.3 / 10 Comfort
9.0 / 10 Ride Comfort- Ride quality is commendable for such a sporty suspension.
9.0 / 10 Wind Noise- Not excessive.
8.0 / 10 Road Noise- Not bad for an exotic. The exhaust note drones out most exterior noise.
8.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Lots of adjustments for comfort but lateral support isn't as good as it could be.
7.0 / 10
Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access
9.0 / 10 Driving Position
8.0 / 10 Function
8.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Very good in all situations.
9.0 / 10 Visibility- Excellent for a low-sitting sports car.
9.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout
8.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Clear and easy to use buttons.
8.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Generally small buttons (and the writing on them) take some practice to use.
8.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Everything operates in a logical manner. Features such as one-touch windows allow the driver to focus on the road rather than fiddle with buttons.
7.0 / 10 Interior Storage- Limited. As should be expected from a sporty 2-seater.
8.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Hatchback-style rear storage area offers lots of usable storage area for a car in this class.
8.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- More storage space than some competitors.
7.0 / 10 Cupholders- Very small - - but that's not really what buyers are looking for.
7.7 / 10 Design/Build Quality
8.0 / 10 Exterior Design- Classic Corvette lines with emphasized rear "hips."
8.0 / 10 Interior Design- Gauges are large and easily readable. Layout is otherwise of simple design.
7.0 / 10 Interior Materials- Keeps getting better but there is still room for improvement.
7.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- Unchanged design is unmistakably Corvette.
8.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- No issues to speak of.
8.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Solid build quality with no visible panel gaps.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Consumer Ratings |
