Review: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport

[@curtishickerson2646]

That color is SICK.

[@Silicon-Garagebiz]

The shift lag, even in sport mode, is due to the fact you were light on the throttle. The system senses throttle pressure and if you're light on it - even in sport - it isn't as aggressive because you aren't aggressive on the gas. As you increase throttle pressure the system senses that and is much quicker on the shift response. This is true of all modern automatic transmission controllers. Otherwise, great video as always!

[@KpopNiDontStop]

Ive seen other reviewers who pushed the vette and it still was laggy.

[@rousseau327]

While this is true, the A8 transmission in this generation's Corvette is still a horrible one. The A10 in the Camaro is a good example of what a transmission should be like in the Corvette.

[@just_a5.7]

@@rousseau327 should I get a 2020 ss Camaro or a 2018 grand sport?

[@dontstarvenerds8024]

Thank you for being as unbiased as you can be in your reviews, my friend. Like Jay Leno, you show that all cars are cool in their own ways. It's tough to discuss cars with some people because it leads to a silly argument. But anyway, I'm thankful for your reviews and look forward to them when I'm online.

[@LN_06]

Good job on being one of the very first to review this car in full detail, Matt! Love the color combinations on this particular Vette.

[@zackdl]

The Grand Sport is definitely the one that I would pick. Nice compromise between the stingray and the ZO6.

[@staggeredhorizons3657]

hahaha!

[@Ezero8]

Same. It's the perfect balance and won't overheat like the Z06.

[@danielmejia1850]

Zack Lewine looks the same, all of them do. Z06 stingray and grand sport

[@blackpeople7927]

you must be blind, def a distinction between the Z06 and the Stingray lol

[@s9523pink]

If I could afford it I'd buy this one, to me, these Corvettes are the best bang for the buck. Exotic, great seams, excellent exotic speed at a steal of a price! I'm just to po for that!

[@redslate]

335s are some wide-ass tires on a production car. That's awesome.

[@klasseact6663]

11.8 in the 1/4 mile...we've come a long way in just 10 years, let alone 20 to 30 years when the Corvette had 230 HP back in 1986 and only 205 HP in 1984!!

[@matrox]

All US performance cars too a dump in the late 70s to mid 90s. Go back further to the 60s and early 70s when performance was king. Cars had the power but not the chassis and grip to handle the power efficiently. In essence you had 12 and 13 sec cars running high 13s and low 14s because of the power loss through spinning the tires and in some cases inefficient 2, 3 and 4 spd transmission gearing.

[@shawncarson8131]

That shift lag is about as bad as the Autostick lag in my 06 300C.

[@bigmarvin2441]

They forgot to put the side skirts and splitter on, which half of the Chevy dealers don't realize are stock. I had to point this out to my dealer and they had to get them from Chevy.

[@zachg9065]

Beautiful car. The Grand Sport will be a hot seller for Chevy. I would still go Z06 though.

[@zachg9065]

***** No need to be rude.

[@BABYBOYNUNI]

you dont do as many reviews like other youtubers but the ones you do are very informative. I like watching ypur videos because they go in depth into one would want to know if buying such car.

[@metamuse42]

I see you've been in the gym getting bigger Matt! Happy for you

[@2Aqua1]

Thank You, Matt for an awesome TEST DRIVE!! You're right though, one should opt for the manual! And, the color is gorgeous too... So, essentially a Z51 package with more refined suspension... Cool Beans🇺🇸 I'll take it

[@redraces5508]

You should review StreetSpeed717's Z06 now thats its gonna be pushing 700+ whp

[@mistamaog]

especially cause he already "reviewed" the Duramax

[@Jak2bossbf3]

He should do a full review on the duramax

[@USAirforce01]

frank carranza Agree!!!

[@coryr9938]

I still like the 8 speed. It's super smooth in drive, shifts are practically unnoticeable and the car always seems to be in the right gear. Yeah, the paddles aren't the quickest but they're definitely still fun to play with. People constantly gripe on the 8 speed and praise manuals but look who crosses the finish line first. Despite that I know I wouldn't want to deal with a clutch driving in traffic everyday.

[@AaronBond007]

FYI - this video - just came up in a "Google Opinions" survey.... thought you'd like to know! Another great review btw...

[@FourQed]

What a beautiful automobile.

[@mychevyspecialist575]

Great Video, A lot of the Grand Sports come with Napa Leather as an upgrade from the standard Stingray leather package, giving that softer feel which you noted.

[@keenanjeff]

I think the base non z51 manual is the most fun on the street you can break the 285/35 mpss tires away at will but it still handles great and is the lightest option with just dual mode exhaust i got mine for under $50k after negotiation the grand sport with automatic is silly cant really track it not meant for the street and can barely break the tires loose but i am sure they sell plenty

[@C8Z51Scott]

I like my Z06, but you are right there is drama with it. It can get tail happy even on straight always. . Fun but can be scary with the insane amount of torque. Are they marking the GSs up though? The Z06 price has come down.

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Scott S Does your engine overheating? Daily drive?

[@BmacRDX]

I don't care for that 8 speed at all. I drove it in the new SS Camaro and was quite unimpressed. The paddle shift lag is worse than a lot of economy cars.

[@mckookie2967]

Guard green n mean

[@BEBNC1]

"worse than a lot of economy cars"....I had quite the opposite impression in both the new SS and C7. Full-throttle up shifts are BLISTERING FAST. The ONLY other auto I can compare it to is the ZF-8HP that Chrysler is using. Of which the 8L90e is slightly faster IMO. And it should be...because the clutch assemblies, hydraulic pump and valve body are much closer together...making them more efficient. Pedestrian shifts have somewhat of a lag...but for cruising purposes, that doesn't bother me. Make no mistake, one of the best autos on the market. Good reason why the new 10spd shared between Ford and GM is mostly based on the 8L90e.

[@BmacRDX]

I never did any full throttle upshifts so I can't dispute that, but they were quite slow at part throttle, both in normal and sport mode.

[@BEBNC1]

BmacRDX I still prefer manuals though....they're just more fun IMO...even if the new autos are faster.

[@BmacRDX]

Oh so do I. I wouldn't have one without a manual (mine is).

[@cooperjackson5840]

Great review, Matt. Was wondering if you were able to include some pricing info in your reviews? Not many automotive youtubers do it in their reviews and I think it would be more informative to people trying to compare vehicles in the same sement/class.

[@Brian02447]

Another great review by SubaruwrxFan 👍

[@bennybodash855]

The Grand Sport is the nicest looking model there is. What a great video. Omg, I love this color. I’m getting this model and color for spring. I just live it! Thanks.

[@dvran]

Why does it look so jacked up? Wheel well gap

[@dha588]

that's the color I want if I ever get a corvette, midnight purple ;)

[@wino9NINE]

I'd spec black wheels, sweet color.

[@QuesoTornado]

I could definitely see this guy working for a company like Motor Trend

[@robertjdm]

What a beautiful color! Pops in the sun!

[@QuietStormX]

Choose the Free Manual. It's silly using paddles on the road than a Race Track. I feel all Sports Cars and Sedans should offer the Free Manual for us drivers who love them and the direct connection to the drivetrain and simple service than paying for it and financing it with 2K+ automatics.... To select "D".

[@itswhitenoise9607]

The car has some really nice touches. Should also be interesting to see what the tuners do to this since it's naturally aspirated.

[@The69cool69]

Love that color!

[@Jak2bossbf3]

Wow that color looks awesome same with that red z06 you reviewed a while back the corvette has some sick color choice that's for sure. I think the grand sport would be a good buy because with the money you saved you can buy a turbo or better supercharger if you want and then you have the z06 looks and probably more power than the z06

[@andyjimenez9747]

When is the scat pack review gonna be released

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Next week.

[@matrox]

Nice car but I'm happy with my 17 Super Sport Camaro 6 spd man.

[@Bmackins94]

this thing needs the new 10 speed auto

[@r3trostaticzz473]

Wow now these are the type of cars to be reviewed!! Nice video bro

[@mingdynasty8389]

Good review as always matt!

[@bigden2755]

the problems are very real... After readind MotorTrend November issue's article by Christian Seabaugh (long term test) , I was astonished by what was wrong with the car..... Great engine.. PERIOD... the rest, rattles and My link/instrument cluster screen ( they had to be replaced) cabin noise, ect...... not for my buck !!!

[@carlbarba3205]

comfy seats???!! as long as you are 130lbs or LESS ,

[@lambohayden]

Thanks for making this review! Just wondering, did you have to tell them anything when you went to test drive it? I took our 2013 Mercedes S550 to the chevy dealership cause I was interested in a z51. They refused to let me test drive because they said potential owners wouldn't want any miles on their Corvettes but I think they just said that because I'm 21. Currently looking at some F-types (which the Jaguar dealership let me test drive) but I'm just wondering if everyone gets the same treatment at the Chevy dealership

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Harrison C I am friends with the owner of the dealership so we arranged it in advance. I don't go into car dealerships and ask to test drive. Some dealers are protective of their sports cars. Some Subaru dealerships are the same way about WRXs.

[@Phoenix21324]

same thing happened to me I'm 21 and took my 2016 infiniti red sport. They told me it was fine to come in and drive but I guess when they saw how young I am they changed their mind

[@nickvarga463]

The 8 spd auto in manual mode reacts to how heavy you are on throttle. It's not going to give u quick upshifts when ur Sunday driving. Go hard on throttle and it's way quicker.

[@zxsand]

The automatic is faster and shifts faster than a manual yet there are still complaints that it lags. I'm not saying that the auto is better or more fun but why do people complain about the lag if the auto shifts faster than a manual? Is it just the disconnect? Or are people just not used to it? *owner of a sporty auto, sporty manual, and dct

[@illumination357]

ZF 8speed in the charger shifts very quick

[@specialforce209]

Manual or automatic? help me decide lol

[@wolf0491]

Always forget some of these new cars have hotspots. Said wifi active and was thrown off a second. How much is that monthly

[@RaceForGoodLife]

Nice video review! It is my dream car and the only mines point you noted is because that is nit that top model speedwise I believe is a bussiness extragedy by the manufactures.... I would to be able to buy the Grand sport tomorrow!

[@ChrisSs993]

The Grand Sport is the perfect Corvette for me!

[@loesch8102]

Just noticed the speedo on those back roads. hahaha! Epic editing.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Great review Matt! Cant wait for mine.

[@stephenlutz835]

First tine anyone said the automatic shifts were slow under full throttle but then again the guy admits it has 10 mi on it so full throttle wasn’t attempted

[@ItsCleto]

You should do a review on that white '98-'02 Camaro SS with the livery in the background in the intro

[@einsteindrieu]

Very nice car,I think the StingRay is good for me.

[@alexdavila1622]

Speaking from experience with GM Transmission not shifting as quickly as you anticipate. I have a camaro V6 and it has paddleshifters as well but i read in the manual that the purpose of the paddles is to limit the final gear the transmission shifts to (ERS). Using it as a regular paddle shifter becomes useless because even though you up shift the computer still thinks it can stay in that gear longer. downshifts work quicker because it will shift quicker once you tell the car what gear is the top limit. www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Ownership/Manuals%20and%20Videos/02_pdf/2k14camaro.pdf look at page 9-29

[@coreywhitlinger7143]

Love how u say this back road here. Lol route 8 haha. I actually made it in one of your videos. Lol

[@enguangwang3731]

I'm debating the z06 and the GTR R35 love both cars . But don't know which one to get . I don't know a lot about cars . Need some suggestions

[@RK1FX]

so the gs has an identical body to the z06?

[@ryans5055]

@subaruwrxfan I think you need to shorten your reviews matt. I love watching the reviews but times especially getting about 10 minutes makes me think if I really have the time instead of just going for it and watching. love you and love the content none the less!

[@kobyharrison5593]

10 minutes is not that much at all.

[@ryans5055]

The Kobester exactly. and that's the attitude a viewer should have so they watch the video. I've been missing videos because I dont have tones of time and if they were all under 10 minutes I would watch a lot more of them

[@kanob6440]

Was everyone watching you while you filmed?

[@jez350]

They should have put the 505hp 427 in this...

[@coolhandpete]

Try counting the number of times he says "really" "great" and "nice." Maddening!

[@VaunShiz]

Ah no one does 3.6 in those, almost no journalist could do the claimed 0-60 of the base stingray, and you don't need a supercar to beat it lol, more like E63 amg... And why didn't they put nice paddles and shifting logic, most corvette sold, are auto, you'd think they would invest in it more

[@joshvaz00]

Interesting I heard somewhere that the 8 speed was supposed to be as quick as Porsches PDK

[@joeygonzalez2601]

Joshua Vazquez chevrolet advertised that when the 8 speed first came out, but it's not anywhere close to being true

[@coryr9938]

Joshua Vazquez Probably thinking of the 10 speed. Either way, the shifts themselves aren't slow. It's just the reaction time the computer takes to analyze it. If you timed the actual shifts they're probably pretty similar.

[@joeygonzalez2601]

Cory R I looked it up and it was the 8 speed, but yes, they claimed the shifts themselves were faster than the pdk but didn't say anything about response time.

[@coryr9938]

joey gonzalez Yeah, people just gripe about the response time. What really matters is the shift time, which is really quick on these. That new 10 speed has both though which will be really sweet.

[@kookieless]

i'd take a grand sport with a lingenfelter turbocharger

[@chrisetube6015]

I'll lie to rent one from you guys how much for one day lol or a for a week or month

[@demetriawright1528]

Hey subaruwrxfan, love your channel! Have you heard about the temporary halt of production of Mustangs at the Flat Rock facility? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Demetria Wright I'll be talking about that in today's weekly update.

[@integrafreak1]

What is the main difference between this and a zO6?

[@kobyharrison5593]

Integrafreak1 Power.

[@SkrawnyJonny]

the z06 has overheatinf and engine failure from tje factory. this one doesnt but its still shit

[@vernonprice5986]

The Z06 has what, 5 engine failures total? And only 5% of Z06 owners have reported overheating of any kind, so you're full of shit. And none of them are shit, in any conceivable way. Be an idiot somewhere else.

[@justinray662]

Are you going to get a power pack upgrade from Ford? top package puts you at 472 horsepower and does not void your warranty

[@justinray662]

P.s. the fob is a Cadillac parts bin accesory basicly any Cadillac has one

[@chrollo7even85]

Loved the intro

[@navarredr]

Great review! Thank you!

[@clovisthefirst492]

BRACE YO SELVES HERE COME THE CORVETTE HATERS FROM FORD!!! RESIST MEN RESIST!

[@DigitalSubset]

CAPTAIN THEY'RE HERE AND IT'S GETTING VERY TREACHEROUS... WHAT SHALL WE DO??

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Loaded C7 Grand Sport price as tested $92,000* *Are you F'n kidding me?* *It does Zero to 60 in 3.9s and a 12.2s 1/4 mile* *I might as well get a GT350 Shelby Mustang*

[@marcsmith3881]

Are you insane? It runs the 1/4 in the 11s at near 119-120 mph, handles far better than the GT350R ever will. Please stop saying GT350 when you mean GT350R. They are not the same by any stretch and everyone does that which makes no sense. 0-60 is 3.6 which is much quicker and more consistent than the torque-less GT350 that gets roasted by the SS A8 0-100 mph. There is video here as proof. They are not close to the same league.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

Marc Smith *Gosh, Automatics are so fun dude you should rush right out and buy one.*

[@clovisthefirst492]

Escape for Mankind is Keith Johnson why are you being such a douche bag... seriously.

[@chrisetube6015]

dam how much for that corvette lol

[@chrisetube6015]

I mean the old version 2013

[@kevin9c1]

Cayman GT4? This thing put away the GT4 at the Lightning Lap this year.

[@vernonprice5986]

Yeah by 7 seconds a lap, and the Grand Sport is still cheaper by about $20k.Porsche really, really needs to step up their pricing game because their cars are way too expensive for what you get now.

[@oneslowwdsm]

Id still take the vette

[@tsav6952]

Great looking paint!

[@Ezero8]

Does the Grand Sport still have the targa roof that normal C7 coupes have?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Ezero8 yep!

[@oldblood_eyes]

you should test drive a 2017 camaro ZL1 when it comes out

[@justinbossgoin]

His intro is strikingly similar to car crash cams intro...

[@Warmachine-tu5zo]

That back road looked like more of a main road

[@tayl0rd553]

Still has that super long delay between clicking the paddle and the actual gear change. SMH

[@cameronjaskolowski8068]

how much does that car cost

[@vernonprice5986]

base price is $66,445

[@nicktune1219]

another great review!

[@VinnyDrysdale]

Love that color

[@fakez06sean98]

Middle vette is the bestest.

[@Gazshadows]

6:47 do they not bolt the license plates to the bumper? Haha floating under acceleration!

[@readyplayerone]

dream color tho

[@blackoutgang09]

Challenger T/A

[@dogtown128]

performance of vettes is nice but I don't like the car look.its for old people.

[@VicMcNeal]

awesome! nice new intro

[@coffeeblak86]

Victor Mcneal yeah the other one was too loud and over the top.

[@BKJP1998]

9:16 why is the speedo showing 0 mph?

[@MVF2024]

Just don’t use the paddles…transmission is plenty quick on its own

[@Mad9977]

awesome Vette =)

[@jstreampc5132]

it's all about putting the power down. AWD/RWD with wide tires. no need for dancing

[@bigdog8882]

Z06 Manual

[@marioncobaretti2280]

what a sweet fella

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

So, do you want one now?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+The Car Crazy Guy -scterka- nah, rather have a GT350.

[@HarryTwatter]

review those 4th gen Camaros in the background plsssss

[@aggressivesambofordemonrat1381]

I see you have a beautiful 4th gen in your profile pic, nice.

[@omarimad1323]

can you do a review on g37s coupe rwd

[@alexmarquis171]

i like corvette c7