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23 April 2012The sixth-generation Corvette’s cabin has had a full makeover, although it retains the characteristic dual-cockpit design theme into which passengers literally have to insert themselves having opened one of the huge, long doors.
The choice of materials inside is claimed to be far better than before (you get full leather as standard), the quality of finish superior, all the surfaces “softer and richer”. But the sat-nav looks outmoded and the trip computer equally antique.
Coupé models have a fabric and plastic cover arrangement, rather than a proper tonneau, and the boot area is open to the cabin, which means luggage can slide forward under heavy braking. The boot’s big, though, measuring 634 litres. This is far larger than the convertible’s 144 litres, although the drop-top does have a more conventional enclosed boot.
Convertible models also have a proper electric hood this time, although having said that, you still have to unclip or reclip the roof in place on the header rail manually, whereas with most rivals (Porsche and BMW included) the entire operation occurs automatically.
