All Three 2025 Corvette Models Made Car and Driver’s 2025 Editor’s Choice List

The editors at Car and Driver magazine know that purchasing a new vehicle is a major event for everyone, and that’s one of the reasons why they spend countless hours testing every car, truck, SUV, and minivan in the market. Car and Driver performs instrumented tests on hundreds of cars each year while also experiencing them in real-world driving situations. Each of these vehicles tested are rated on a 1-10 scale and ranked within their segments. Those that rank the best are chosen for the coveted 10Best list, but their annual Editor’s Choice List offers a wider selection and features even more vehicles worthy of your affection.

We especially like how Car and Driver closed their article with this:

At Car and Driver, we believe cars are more than just simple transportation. You should love the car you buy and buy the car you love. The Editors’ Choice list is a great place to start your search for that special ride; we think these vehicles will make you smile for many miles and many years to come. Happy shopping!

All three current 2025 Corvette models (sorry, no ZR1 yet) were chosen for the 2025 Editor’s Choice List with each of the cars rising to be among the top ranked vehicles in their segments. Each of the vehicles in the guide are given their Highs & Lows, as well as the overall Verdict for the car. Here are the three Corvettes and what the editors said about each:

SPORTS CAR: 2025 Corvette Stingray

• HIGHS: Quite possibly the best performance-car value ever, comfortable enough to drive daily and year-round, 3LZ trim is certifiably luxe.
• LOWS: Can’t get a stick, some interior design quirks are ergonomic bugaboos, E-Ray and Z06 models are more of a financial flex.
• VERDICT: The entry-level Corvette Stingray is an impressive machine with supercar-killing performance, exotic styling, and pricing that humiliates Ferraris, Lamborghinis and McLarens.

You can read Car and Driver’s review, pricing and specs for the 2025 Corvette Stingray.

Other vehicles in the Sports Car segment include the Porsche 718 Boxster, the Porsche 718 Cayman, and the Toyota GR Supra.

HYBRID LUXURY SPORTS CAR: 2025 Corvette E-Ray

• HIGHS: Supercar performance, all-wheel-drive traction, supple ride with track-capable handling.
• LOWS: Just don’t ask it to save you fuel; it’s not that kind of hybrid.
• VERDICT: The Corvette E-Ray attempts to do it all and largely succeeds, with the amazing acceleration you expect combined with surprising practicality, everyday livability and a cool electric-only Stealth mode.

You can read Car and Driver’s review, pricing and specs for the 2025 Corvette E-Ray.

The only other vehicle listed in the Hybrid Luxury Sports Car segment was the McLaren Artura.

LUXURY SPORTS CAR: 2025 Corvette Z06

• HIGHS: Gut-compressing acceleration, versatile enough to drive daily, pricing that should scare Ferrari and Lamborghini.
• LOWS: No manual transmission availability, outward visibility can be strained, not much else.
• VERDICT: With its extraordinary mid-engine performance, exotic-car looks and personality, and hard-to-believe value, the Corvette Z06 is a sterling example of what GM can do when the engineers are given a long leash.

You can read Car and Driver’s review, pricing and specs for the 2025 Corvette Z06.

Other vehicles in the Luxury Sports Car segment include the Maserati GranTurismo, the Porsche 911, Porsche 911 GT3, and the Porsche 911 Turbo.

So there you have it! Car and Driver did a great job in curating their Editor’s List. As they mentioned in the article, hopefully you are buying a new Corvette because it’s the car you love, and we are pretty sure you will end up loving the car you bought.

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Car and Driver

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