2025 Chevy Corvette

Price Range: $68,300 - $184,300

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Coupe Exterior

Very Good

The Chevrolet Corvette is bonkers fast, it handles beautifully, and it manages traffic and daily errands reasonably well. The styling may be controversial, but its price and performance certainly are not.Read full review

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Edmunds suggests you pay

$63,535

Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in CA thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in USA.

Pros

Impressive power and acceleration
High handling limits don't take heroic skill to reach
Relatively affordable price for what you get

Cons

Not the easiest car to get in and out of
Poor rear visibility

What's new

New top-level ZR1 performance model (2025 on-sale)
No other significant changes for the Corvette lineup
Part of the eighth Corvette generation launched for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

Updated: 11/8/2026

Trucks might keep the lights on at Chevrolet, but the Corvette is the heart of the brand. One of the most iconic American cars, the Corvette has been around for more than 70 years. When the current Corvette debuted in 2020, it brought historic changes to the iconic machine, transforming it from a front-engine to mid-engine layout with massive performance gains. Chevrolet has continued refining the eighth-generation Corvette, or "C8," since its launch, introducing the more powerful Z06, the hybrid E-Ray, and coming sometime in 2025 the most powerful Corvette ever: the Corvette ZR1, with more than 1,000 horsepower. Through it all, the C8 remains comfortable, features a well-laid-out interior, is easy to drive slowly, and is a joy to drive up twisty mountainsides or on racetracks.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

Very Good

7.4

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

8.4/10

How does the Chevrolet Corvette drive? In any form, the Corvette is a potent performer. At our test track, the most impressive results came from a Corvette coupe optioned with the Z51 performance package. It ripped to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and finished the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds at 120 mph. That's serious speed. Even if you choose a less performance-focused Corvette, it's still faster than many other high-performance cars.

Braking and handling are also impressive, with the Corvette managing a short 105-foot stop from 60 mph and a supercar-like 1.09 g on our skidpad. The Corvette's advanced traction and stability control systems are among the best on the market regardless of price; even advanced drivers will appreciate them. Likewise, the eight-speed automatic transmission impresses with its smooth and quick shifts, and the optional MagneRide suspension is well worth the extra cost because it gives the Corvette excellent ride quality for a sports car.

The Corvette's styling makes rear visibility difficult, but Chevrolet has included a live-view digital camera to help. Cameras for parking are very helpful, but shockingly the Corvette lacks many common advanced driver aids, including adaptive cruise control.

Comfort

6.9/10

How comfortable is the Chevrolet Corvette? It's a bit more difficult to get into the Corvette than some other higher-riding sports cars, and getting out of it is more difficult still. This predicament is exacerbated in tight parking situations because the doors are long and you have to open them all the way to get out of the car. But buyers will likely figure out a way and won't be too bothered. Once inside, the Corvette offers a few seating options, so it's best to have a test sit in them before you decide on one. We preferred the GT2 seats, and the optional heating and ventilation were appreciated.

Adding to the comfort is the relative lack of wind noise, though tire noise can be prominent on rough road surfaces. While the Corvette's big V8 engine sounds great at wide open throttle, it can sound rattly and noisy around town or while idling at a stoplight.

The climate control system and its ridgeline of buttons are controversial, but the system works as well as what's in any other Chevrolet. The vents feature a nifty design but still allow for a lot of airflow.

In-cabin tech

6.2/10

How’s the tech? The Corvette's graphics are crisp and modern, and the touchscreen's proximity to the driver makes it easy to operate. As small as the interior is, the optional 14-speaker Bose audio system manages to produce high-quality sound with plenty of power. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is also standard, and both smartphone integration systems worked well during our test, but there is only one USB-C port. An optional nose-lift system can use GPS to remember steep driveways, which is handier than you might imagine.

Storage & cargo

6.8/10

How’s storage and cargo? Mid-engine sports cars aren't well known for their practicality. But the Corvette makes pretty good use of its available space. The front trunk can hold a couple of grocery bags, and the rear is big enough for two golf bags. Rear storage all but disappears, however, when you store the Corvette coupe's removable roof panel in the trunk.

Similar to other cars in this class, interior storage is limited to a small, shallow center console box and an equally small pair of cupholders. The door pockets are long and lined with felt but can't hold a whole lot.

Value

7.3/10

Is the Chevrolet Corvette a good value? If performance isn't the strongest argument for buying the Corvette, perhaps it's the pricing. The Corvette is a relative bargain among performance cars. Even if you outfit it with a number of options, whether you're talking the upgraded performance of the Z51 or the enhanced luxury of the 3LT, it's still pretty reasonable. Build quality has always been a sore spot with Corvettes, but this generation doesn't have that problem. The interior looks and feels premium, and paint and panel gaps are similarly well done.

The three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and the five-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty are average for the class. Roadside assistance is covered for the first five years/60,000 miles and the first maintenance visit is free.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Corvette gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Our test Corvette returned 21.8 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route — not bad when you consider the sort of spirited driving that the Corvette encourages. As with all high-performance cars, single digits are just a good road and a heavy foot away.

X factor

10/10

It's easy to be impressed by the Corvette. Its performance rivals that of sports cars costing nearly twice as much, yet the Corvette is still everyday comfortable and practical. But it's the performance that shocks the most. Whether you get the coupe or the convertible, the Corvette can easily transition from boulevard cruiser to racetrack crusher.

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette for November

Fresh 2025 Corvette supply is effectively gone with just 38 new cars nationwide, so skip the idea of broad new-car negotiating and shop the used market first.

Used Corvettes are far easier to find, with 573 used cars nationwide and prices starting around $65,500. That gives you more choice on color, mileage, and equipment than the tiny pool of remaining new stock.
The remaining new inventory is extremely limited across trims, with about 16 Z06s, 14 E-Rays, 8 Stingrays, and no new ZR1s showing here. If you still want new, be ready to move fast and reserve a VIN before it lands.
Even with scarce supply, buyers were paying about $14,800 under MSRP on average for new cars, and there are no general customer rebates to stack on top. Since these are the last few 2025s, use that discount data as a benchmark, but expect trim and color flexibility to matter more than hard bargaining.
Lease data is thin, but the model-level deal pencils out to about $2,440 a month with roughly $7,440 due at signing for 36 months. That is a pricey way in, so compare it carefully against financing or a lightly used example.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette trim level differences

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette, high-performance Z06, E-Ray hybrid and extreme ZR1 are each available as a coupe (with a manually removable roof panel) or as a convertible featuring a power-retractable hardtop. The standard Corvette Stingray comes in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trim levels, while the Z06 and E-Ray are offered in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ trims. The ZR1 will be offered in two trims, 1LZ and 3LZ. Compare the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette trim levels in-depth.

Which Corvette trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the midlevel 2LT trim (or the Z06's 2LZ trim) hits the sweet spot for performance and value. It costs about 10% more than the base trim, but it adds extras such as heated and ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, navigation, an upgraded Bose audio system, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning.

Competitors to consider

Though sports cars are a dying niche, the ones that do still exist are better than ever. Those who seek more refinement and more seats might look to the Porsche 911 — it offers up similar performance (in some trims) in a more everyday-friendly package. Mercedes also recently announced the new AMG GT, which keeps its front-engine layout and classic grand-tourer proportions. Be sure to read our Expert Rating below for our full deep dive on the Corvette's attributes.

Edmunds spotlight: An even faster Vette for 2025

You'd think the 670-horsepower Z06 would be enough to cement it as the ultimate Corvette. You'd be wrong, though, because coming in 2025 is the ultimate king-of-the-hill iteration, the Corvette ZR1. Starting with the Z06's incredible 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine, it adds two turbochargers, pumping power up to an astonishing 1,064 horsepower. Easily the most powerful production Corvette ever made — and outgunning several race versions as well — the new ZR1 is designed to take the fight to supercars and hypercars from Italy and Germany. Read our 2025 Corvette ZR1 First Drive article for an in-depth take on what it's like driving this $200,000 monster.

What’s it like to live with?

Edmunds bought a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette to test and find out what it's like from an ownership standpoint. We kept track of its maintenance costs and shared what we thought of its technology and what it was like as a daily driver. For complete details and for several videos, make sure to check out our Corvette long-term road test. While it's a 2020 model, most of our experiences will also apply to the 2025 Corvette.

Chevrolet Corvette Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.5

32 reviews

5(78%)

4(10%)

3(6%)

2(0%)

1(6%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is mixed. Owners love the Corvette’s fast, fun drive, sharp handling, strong power, and comfy seats, and many say it looks great too. Some owners also like the easy-to-use controls, cameras, and convertible top. But a number of owners report problems like transmission trouble, leaks, recall fixes, and limited storage space.

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Cranky shifts

kenneth weiss, 06/20/2024

2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Convertible w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM)

This is my eight Corvette. Picked up at Bowling Green. By the the time I got to Nashville, I knew something was wrong with the transmission. At 900 miles , GM agreed to replace it. Pretty aggravating to park for a month. GM can do better. Apparently , it sounds like they haven"t mastered the transmission issue.

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U-DRAG RACE: Corvette E-Ray vs. Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance | Handling, Quarter Mile & More

Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, two high-power electrified sports cars go head-to-head as the Corvette E-Ray takes on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette Features & Specs

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Stingray

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$68,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$385/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #26 out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average

#26 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$514/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

0.43x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

23.7%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

Recalls

3 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 26V213000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: N252541250
Number of vehicles affected:: 32988
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Defect Consequence:: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.

Recall Number:: 25V536000
Manufactured from:: 2024-02-13 to 2025-07-31
Number of vehicles affected:: 23656
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
Defect Consequence:: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 6, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Recall Number:: 24V418000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: N242441390
Number of vehicles affected:: 13464
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors may lock in a stowed position and become inaccessible to occupants.
Defect Consequence:: An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242441390.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / unlimited miles

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Porsche 911

The Corvette's battle with the Porsche 911 has raged for decades, but the C8's midengine layout and improved cabin — not to mention the 911's ever-increasing cost of entry — is a massive feather in the 'Vette's cap. The Porsche is the more refined and luxurious of the two, but you have to spend roughly double to get a 911 that matches a Corvette in terms of performance.

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz went the Porsche route when it redesigned its flagship sports car, gracing the second-generation AMG GT coupe with a pair of rear seats. That makes it marginally more useful than before, and the all-wheel drive system that's paired with the V8 engines makes it more accessible. Make no mistake, though — this coupe is an absolute firecracker, especially when optioned with the plug-in hybrid powertrain that gives it more than 800 horsepower.

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW M8

Like the Porsche and Mercedes, the BMW M8 Competition is more expensive than any Corvette at the same performance level. But it's also quite different from the others, in that it's really a supremely capable grand tourer that can also hang with the purer sports cars on a circuit. The M8 is just at home eating up highway miles in comfort as it is tapping into its more than 600 horsepower and ripping 0-60 mph sprints in just over 3 seconds.

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Safety

Key safety features on the Corvette include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

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FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Corvette both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Corvette gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Corvette ranges from 12.5 to 9.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Chevrolet Corvette. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette:

New top-level ZR1 performance model (2025 on-sale)
No other significant changes for the Corvette lineup
Part of the eighth Corvette generation launched for 2020

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Is the Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

To determine whether the Chevrolet Corvette is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Corvette. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Corvette's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Corvette and gave it a 7.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Corvette gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Corvette is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

The least-expensive 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $68,300.

Other versions include:

Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $68,300
Stingray 2dr Coupe w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $75,400
Stingray 2dr Coupe w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $80,050
E-Ray 2dr Coupe AWD w/1LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $106,900
Z06 2dr Coupe w/1LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $112,100
E-Ray 2dr Coupe AWD w/2LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $112,400
E-Ray 2dr Coupe AWD w/3LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $117,850
Z06 2dr Coupe w/2LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $121,000
Z06 2dr Coupe w/3LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $125,650
ZR1 2dr Coupe w/1LZ (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $173,300
ZR1 2dr Coupe w/3LZ (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $184,300