2019 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Interior

In any low-slung two-seat sports car, certain compromises in practicality are made for the sake of the experience, and the Corvette Grand Sport Convertible hasn't managed to get around these. While interior space is relatively generous for both occupants, ingress and egress are problematic due to the low seating position, which also hinders visibility. But the driving position is excellent, and eight-way power adjustable, too, with most major controls well within reach. But the Corvette's downfall is the relatively cheap feeling interior, with materials that don't match up to those found in European counterparts. Fit and finish isn't quite up to standard either, but at least everything functions smoothly, and in defense of the Grand Sport, at this price point the materials are semi-acceptable. There's loads of customization available, as well, and while the latest technological advancements may not be present, sticking with the basics helps give the Corvette a raw edge.

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Seating and Interior Space

The slight acrobatic maneuvers it takes to get inside the Corvette, even with the top down, is the first hint a driver gets that this car is a really just a missile with seats. But the large dials, an array of buttons arranged to confuse, an attack-minded driving position, and tight interior dimensions really do help make the inside of the Corvette feel like a fighter jet's cockpit. Storage space for wallets, phones, and water bottles is slim, and the raked-back windscreen does little to make the interior feel less cramped, even with the top down. The absence of a rear seat means that the front seat occupants have plenty of legroom, which the passenger may need in the event they need to instinctively stomp on an imaginary brake pedal.

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Interior Colors and Materials

Corvette interiors have been on the decline ever since the eye-popping shades of red and white leather of the first generation C1 went out of production. And the Grand Sport Convertible is no exception. Even though elegant black Napa leather seats with white stitching graced the interior of our C7 Grand Sport Convertible, materials felt toy-like and almost comically cheap. Thankfully, drivers can opt for one of ten interior leather colors and alter the color of the seat belts and stitching for maximum personalization. While our test car didn't feature the optional Competition Sports seats, carbon fiber instrument panel and steering wheel trim, or Alcantara dash trim and center console cover, buyers can add these as options in order to spruce up the cabin.

2019 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Trunk and Cargo Space

Sports cars seldom offer great, or even decent, levels of practicality, particularly those of the mid-engined variety with whom we'll have to associate the Corvette with from next year. But even amongst front-engined options, the Corvette fares immensely well when it comes to available storage space. Just how well? Well, the Corvette offers up 15 cubic feet of trunk volume, which is just about the same amount you'd find in a Honda Civic sedan. The problem is, opting for the convertible cuts that down to just 10 cubic feet in a somewhat deep and narrow opening.

With a small two-seat cabin, interior storage also isn't too plentiful, with a shallow center bin large enough to accommodate a phone and a wallet, while the door pockets and cupholders are really a bit small to be useful. There is, however, a trick storage bin hidden behind the touchscreen infotainment system, which although not massive, does come in handy.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

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2019 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Infotainment and Features

Features

With the Corvette Grand Sport Convertible boasting an affordable price tag, it boasts a fairly extensive repertoire of features across the three available trims, with all Grand Sports equipped with dual-zone climate control, an eight-inch color driver display, eight-way power adjustable seats, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and cruise control. But higher trims receive additional features, such as a universal home remote, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a color head-up drivers display, while seats on the 2LT and 3LT receive power bolster and lumbar adjustment, heating and ventilation, added memory functionality, and a performance data-logger and front-facing camera. It's from a driver assistance perspective that the Grand Sport is found a little lacking, however, as it makes do with only a rearview camera, and tire pressure monitoring as standard, with the upper two trims equipping front curb-view cameras. The curb cameras alone make the upper trims a bargain given how easy it is to damage the low front end without them.

Infotainment

Like the rest of the C7's interior, the infotainment system feels dated, even with the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 8-inch touchscreen display requires hard presses to register commands and resolution and clarity leave something to be desired. The system is legible even with the top down and the sun shining behind it, but it lacks the smooth and crisp responses of its competitors. A premium Bose surround-sound audio system is decent, though the Corvette Convertible is no concert hall given the vast amounts of noise intrusion from the engine and road. Fortunately, the windshield is raked far back enough that the microphone that enables Bluetooth phone conversations to pick up the driver's voice clearly. Steering wheel-mounted controls also help drivers adjust volume, track, or radio stations without having to take their hands off the wheel during high-performance driving.