That color is SICK.

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

@staggeredhorizons3657

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha!

@Ezero8

7 жыл бұрын

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

@danielmejia1850

7 жыл бұрын

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

@blackpeople7927

7 жыл бұрын

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

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

@rousseau327

5 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

What a beautiful car. Excellent review. I've been watching your reviews for a while now and they are by far the best reviews on KZread. Keep it up, love your channel!

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.

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.

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.

Great intro. One gorgeous car. Those rims are spectacular with that body color. Intake, exhaust and a tune would put you well over 500 hp which is plenty.

I get that for cars like this a lot of people would want a manual, but what's wrong with the people that would prefer an automatic? Not everyone wants to shift gears and I'm not saying it's bad to like manuals either. I just hate it when people push others' opinions about what transmission the car should only come with or that their opinion is stupid. Like for me I'd like an auto Grand Sport because I like to cruise around while driving and to have the option to use it on the track if I feel like driving to Laguna Seca.

@EJleon96

9 ай бұрын

Mainly cause the A8 itself has had a good amount of problems and in the long run will be the less reliable transmission.

@ryanrebel1073

6 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with wanting to cruise around but why waste money on a sports car than? There are hundreds of other car models to pick from if u don't care about having an engaging driving experience.

I dirve a GS manual this week. Im still got a smile on my face. I never thought I'd want a manual but that's that way I'd go. I loved your reaction on your face. It was like mine.

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

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!

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

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.

Another great review by SubaruwrxFan 👍

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

Good review as always matt!

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

What a beautiful automobile.

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

That color is amazing. I love it. Great review

Great review Matt! Cant wait for mine.

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

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

6 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

Great review!, fantastic car. Can't wait to get one.

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.

I like your quick karate chop like arm motions in the beginning of all your videos.

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.

Great job bro! I was almost going to pay the fee to watch motortrends review on this car

the actual shift time is quick, it's just the response time from when you click the paddle to the trans actually shifting, that's what makes it seem slow, but great review Matt!

I love the paint scheme. If they did that with black and red instead of purple, that's what I would get! Great review!

Thanks for the very informative review!

What a beautiful color! Pops in the sun!

Great review! Thank you!

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

@zachg9065

7 жыл бұрын

***** No need to be rude.

The delays on those up shifts is staggering. I’ve heard that complaint in other reviews but I’ve never seen it demonstrated - wow. Good insight. Thankfully, I prefer manual anyhow - but this automatic makes manual that much more compelling.

in your opinion, which one is better the zo6 or grand sport?

keep it up man love it !

Great review. Thanks!

Loved the intro

another great review!

That is an odd color to have black stripes I think maybe white or silver would have been better? Good review!

Love that color!

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

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

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.

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!

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

@mistamaog

7 жыл бұрын

especially cause he already "reviewed" the Duramax

@Jak2bossbf3

7 жыл бұрын

He should do a full review on the duramax

@USAirforce01

7 жыл бұрын

frank carranza Agree!!!

That paint color is sick.

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

Great looking paint!

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

What wheels are these? Can't tell. Nickel-plated aluminum? Machined-Face Aluminum?

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

Yeah left in auto mode the camaro and vette 8speed shifts are very fast but the the response from the paddles are terribly slow. The click noise is annoying too. I had a 16 camaro 1ss and the slow responding noisy paddles ruined it. Ive had a 17’2ss camaro manual about 6 months now and couldn’t be happier.

grand sport is really nice

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

Nice color combo there.

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

These Grand Sports are Gorgeous! even though they don't have the supercharged LT4 LOL but....I have seen a lot of these GrandSports with some options, with stickers for more than a base Z06! I totally understand the purpose of the GrandSport. If you are looking for one of these but can find a Z06 for $75-80k why not get it! hahahaha :D

awesome! nice new intro

@coffeeblak86

7 жыл бұрын

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

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

COOL Review: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport

Great review!!! You should do the Dodge Viper next !!

so the gs has an identical body to the z06?

Does this corvette has engine overheating problem?

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

beautiful car......sadly yesterday my mom and i were driving i was looking at a brand new grand sport a older couple... they were getting over and clipped a hyundai elantra and the elantra slipped off the break and on the gas and i guess went through there bumper hit the tire and shot up in the air maybe 35 degrees sideways then slammed back down.....i literally do not know how it was possible wish i had it on camera

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

6 жыл бұрын

Scott S Does your engine overheating? Daily drive?

Great review! Any chance you'd be able to review a 2017 fusion sport?

@MattMaranMotoring

7 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping Ford sends me one!

@Len1977gt

7 жыл бұрын

yes please review that!!!!

@molo1706

7 жыл бұрын

+subaruwrxfan yes please fusion sport

@trustyturbo2922

7 жыл бұрын

Or 2017 Lincoln MKZ w/ 400 hp?

Why does it look so jacked up? Wheel well gap

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

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

7 жыл бұрын

+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

6 жыл бұрын

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

2 things: 1. My favorite color for a C7 GS I've seen so far 2. the C7 GS should NOT come with auto. If you need that grip, you need to be able to shift

I'd spec black wheels, sweet color.

Legend has it, that if you are early #subaruwrxfan will reply.

@MattMaranMotoring

7 жыл бұрын

Haha hi!

@joefmagat5586

7 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for the reply :) I've been subscribed for so long and I really love the content that you provide your subscribers! Keep it up!!

@chrollo7even85

7 жыл бұрын

M8

Love that color

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.

Manual or automatic? help me decide lol

Was everyone watching you while you filmed?

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

7 жыл бұрын

Guard green n mean

@BEBNC1

7 жыл бұрын

"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

7 жыл бұрын

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

@BmacRDX

7 жыл бұрын

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

Review the c2 and c3 next to it!

When is the scat pack review gonna be released

@MattMaranMotoring

7 жыл бұрын

Next week.

The Grand Sport is the perfect Corvette for me!

we need more exterior footage

Was about to trade in my 18 zl1 for this to lower my payments a bit , but that lag is horrible compared to the 10speed.

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

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

this thing needs the new 10 speed auto

very goooddd!!!

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

@MattMaranMotoring

7 жыл бұрын

+Ezero8 yep!

ZF 8speed in the charger shifts very quick

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".

What color is that..it beautiful

What is the main difference between this and a zO6?

@kobyharrison5593

7 жыл бұрын

Integrafreak1 Power.

@SkrawnyJonny

7 жыл бұрын

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

@vernonprice5986

7 жыл бұрын

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.

which car do you like better the grand sport or the gt350?

@kobyharrison5593

7 жыл бұрын

JimmyThe DrummerBrooks The answer is yes.

@MattMaranMotoring

7 жыл бұрын

+JimmyThe DrummerBrooks GT350 for me.

hi, new subscriber but i have seen a lot of your videos. can you please do a review on the 2015, 16 or 17 dodge charger rt please?

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

Coooooooooooool.