If you look at Corvette sales numbers, you would know why


Polestar sold more P2's in 2022, and it's an almost unknown brand. And if someone states supply chain, well, Polestar suffers from the same supply chain issue as any automaker

 

I've driven two, they are nothing like a Huracan and are not too different than an SRT Jeep or AMG large suv when it comes down to driving experience. They sound good and have better feedback but the differences between it and the other SUVs is minor compared to when you contrast the cars.

 

You probably will the first time you see a Corvette SUV.

 

@bitkahuna is totally correct, no two EV's are the same. Nor do they look alike. My Polestar looks nothing like or drives nothing like a Model 3, Model Y, or any other Tesla. Nor is it anything like an Ioniq 5, Kia EV 6, Audi E-Tron, or the BMW or Mercedes offerings. Each EV has it's unique way of driving, handling, etc, and even the tech is completely different. People really have to take of their blinders

 

caveats: you don't like suvs and you don't like ev's.

comparing p2 and corvette sales makes no sense.

 

Alright, I'll give you that one. My only point is sales don't seem that great and have gone down since 2021. Although high ADM's probably make up for that

 

Interesting and why not 😄

No one will buy a performance Chevy Cobalt SUV.

 

They sound the same and deliver power the same. You have two entire senses not engaged when driving any EV, I have driven enough EVs to know they are very boring and do not trigger any excitement in me.

 

Well, here is another reason GM is doing what they are doing. Ford took the Mustang brand and spun out the Mach-E, and now they are celebrating the 150,000th Mach-E:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...ountries-.html

From a business perspective spinning Corvette into different vehicles may be a smart move

 

Oh I love SUVs, they are just far more similar brand to brand than cars are. They are designed to mass appeal to the most possible people so it makes sense they are all kind of similar, I actually started my love affair with cars with trucks/SUVs but once I discovered how much more special actual cars are whenever I go back to SUVs they just do not feel that interesting.

EVs are not cars in my mind, they are just a pod to get to somewhere. I don't really like driving them since unless you are maxing them out they really don't do anything for me enjoyment wise, teslas are even worse since the interior is plain/boring and I can't even enjoy the fit/material design and elements flowing into each other. Nothing to visually enjoy inside and the screen is a smear fest. Drive a Bentley sometime with the knurled control spec and you will see what I mean, each part on those cars is amazing to look at, feel, and use.

 

Completely not true. Different EV's have different engagements, different ways of how they deliver power, and even sound different. The only thing in common is they are all silky smooth and efficient, although different EV's even have different efficiency levels. I've driven more EV's than you, am around more EV's than you, and own more EV's than you

 

There was lots of pearl clutching when Porsche introduced the Cayenne. Now their SUVs are their best sellers. I get the desire to hold onto the sanctity of the "Corvette" name, but if Chevy truly wants to get into the performance crossover market, the Corvette name is the only thing that gives them credibility.

 

By that statement, I can only conclude that you've never spent any significant time with one. Millions of EV owners all over the world, including myself (with over 30 years of owning and driving many gasoline cars) would 1000 percent disagree with you. I'll just leave it there...

 

'22 sales are likely lower because there was so much pent up demand for the c8 when it came out.

you're entitled to your opinion, but a porsche macan and a lexus nx are in no way similar. and suv's have largely become 'tall cars' so by your definitely cars are similar too (which i also disagree with). now a flat out sports car is different for sure, highly optimized for speed and handling and light weight.

i think few will agree with your pov, plus most will be driving 'pods' in a few years.

that's pretty funny that the aspect you point out on a bentley is its controls. of course bentley's will all be ev's in a few years also.

at least porsche gives their models names.

 

IMO, they don't need to pollute the Corvette name with it. Chevy could bring back a modern version of the old 1990s Typhoon high-performance SUV....either as a crossover or a BOF like the original Typhoon was. It would not be repeating the same error they made with the You-Know-What (you all don't want me to mention that name anymore LOL), because, it would not be changing the intent of the original design and nameplate.