Poll: Is Corvette With Super Cruise A Good Idea?
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With many enthusiasts sounding the alarm in the face of dwindling manual transmission options and the advent of autonomous vehicle technology, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 finds itself in a somewhat precarious position. On the one hand, the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is a true-blue driver’s car, fulfilling the dream of Zora Arkus-Duntov and bringing exotic levels of performance to the classic American nameplate. On the other hand, the new Vette’s auto-only transmission setup leaves some diehards with a sour taste in their mouth. Which brings us to another controversial subject – should GM offer the Corvette with Super Cruise?
For those who may not know, Super Cruise is GM’s semi-autonomous driver assistance feature, which allows drivers to remove their hands from the steering wheel during extended highway driving. First offered on the Cadillac CT6, Super Cruise is now trickling down throughout GM’s lineup, with 22 vehicles slated to adopt the tech by 2023. One of the latest is the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which will offer it with late availability.
Few would argue against adding self-driving technology to a full-size luxury SUV. But the new Corvette with Super Cruise? That’s a bit more tricky.
Notably, the Corvette C8 isn’t even offered with the precursor to the Super Cruise feature, namely Adaptive Cruise Control, and without a doubt, some of the purists out there prefer exactly that, declaring that “self-driving” and “sports car” shouldn’t even be in the same sentence. After all, the C8 was made to be driven, so why offer the Corvette with Super Cruise?
That said, there’s a clear argument on the other side of this as well. The new 2020 Corvette C8 is framed as a supercar that can handle the daily grind, and that means it’ll cover plenty of miles beyond the race track, cruising at speeds well below ten-tenths. Shouldn’t C8 owners have the comfort and convenience of Super Cruise for situations like that?
Indeed, we’ve received a number of letters in our inbox asking when GM will offer the Corvette with Super Cruise, or even Adaptive Cruise Control. But we want to know – what do you think, dear reader? Is it a good idea? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Of course it will have it, the Vette Supercruise will have it GPS tuned to all the retirement communities, buffets, and golf course. Under 65 yr buyers GPS will have illegal “massage parlours”, strip clubs, casinos, cheap motels and pawn shops the Vette will drive to automatically and safely at 10 mph under the limit…🙃🙃🙃…
What’s the big deal? Offer it for people who want it, the purists can have their drivers car with dumb cruise control.
With the caveat that once offered the push will be to eliminate the choice eventually and will make it mandatory. In fact, “temporary taxes are anything but temporary,” and, “…will open the floodgates…” shows what happens when government and management become confused between what used to be a choice. The stick shift thing is an example. 25% is a heck of a lot of people to just drop it. However, cost and engineering seem to over-rule the stick. If there is a market, it will be an expensive one with an independent taking it on. Lastly and not- unimportantly, Adaptive Cruise Control should be offered as an extra cost option. The reason: it is an important safety feature which can and does prevent accidents. That should not be ignored as a factor. I suppose that Adaptive Cruise Control, since it requires driver activation, while adding just an ounce of weight or so, this will be optional for use even if included. AF
Corvette has always offered performance options, such as optional engines, Z51, Z06, Grand Sport and ZR1 packages, yet Chevrolet hasn’t made all those standard. If one wants to buy a “plain Jane” C8, you can still get one for about $60K, plus tax, although the way dealers tend to order cars, with lots of options, a base model Vette may be difficult to find, just sitting on a dealer’s lot, and could very well turn into being a “special order.”
Good grief, yes! If you don’t want to use it, turn it off!!
Heck, if you don’t want it, don’t get it. Just don’t buy one with the option if you care that much. This car is competing with the best the world has to offer. If we want people to stop saying the Corvette is great for the price, stop treating it like that.
I’ll also add my own conspiracy theory: The Corvette should offer a premium interior option on 3LT. Have it be like a $8k option, and make it an interior that will rival the quality of McLaren and such. Sold Order only is fine, just make it really compete.
The Corvette is a rolling advertisement for GM and should definitely showcase what the company has to offer.
Mainly, how are things going right now in Bowling Green Assembly Plant? Hope Kai and company are not fearful of making a statement!
The halo car already charges a premium of 2LT over 1LT (not popular) and then charges a premium over 2LT for 3LT. I would think that another $1500.00 “special wishes” or “extra-careful hand construction on the interior with a higher quality leather would be enough. For some of this type of work, mass production, however, can become semi-mass production as Porsche has proven time and again when some of its cars are built off line in special locales at their factory. I don’t know if Corvette can do that. Essentially what you are asking for is a 4 LT option so that a 3LT option winds up becoming what it should have been in the first place, but with more leather and more premium materials and more carbon fiber on the interior. One might want to start with race seats that are not built for a midget butt. AF
I have ordered a C8 with 3LT trim. I get every safety item offered and will add super cruise if it is offered.
Joel Collins
I would be ok with it as an option. But IMO why buy a sports car if you don’t want to drive it? Then again I guess you can look at it as having the best of both worlds. As you can see I have mixed emotion about it. lol
I’d delighted to have the car drive most of the boring miles from where I live to the race track or country road that I actually want to drive on.
Super Cruise would need to have a preset top speed setting. Do you want someone blowing by at 100 MPG their hands off the wheel? It’ll happen but I have to agree, the C8 is not about long drives and comfort, it’s about the drive itself. I have a 1SS Camaro Convertible, 455 HP and torque, 455 ft lbs, run flat tires that makes a harsh ride, Dual exhaust that is fairly loud, and a blast to drive. I use the basic cruise feature but it is just too much fun actually driving it and I would not want a computer to drive the car. If I did, I would let the wife drive and I’d be the passenger without the Super Cruise expense.
Super Cruise is an option that should be made available across the General Motors fleet even in trucks and SUVs; Super Cruise should be thought of as basic cruise control was.. it started in luxury models and then became standard equipment as why wait given that the system will only get better the more miles are put on it.
Adaptive cruise control should be standard on all C8 Vettes, with Super Cruise an upgrade option. If you look at all the options available to build a personalized C8, some are worthwhile, such as upsized or fancier wheels, various colored calipers and seat belts, carbon fiber body parts, etc., but not everyone wants those items. And, I’m sure that every owner is not just driving in the performance modes, everyday, but can often just appreciate going for a nice long drive on a warm summer evening, just to relax, see the sights and get some fresh air. If one looks at all the features that are standard these days on a Corvette, items like power steering and brakes, power windows, climate control, premium wheels, etc., you’ll see that at one time they weren’t available at all, or eventually offered as an option, at extra cost.
Hell no,
Its a corvette one step away from a track car. Already no manual trans , and now no hands cruise control.
Losing the idea what a Corvette is supposed to be for non car people. Wussies with capitol P.
Dayne, if you don’t want to use adaptive or super cruise, how about you just turn it off?
Ted ,
How about no stop adding all the unnecessary stuff on a performance car meant for drivers. Id rather a Manual trans such as the one on my current corvette.
All the extra crap is going to cause accidents or break premature.
Wrong!
If you have it you dont have to use it 100% of the time
EXACTLY
Why not, it doesn’t matter what you are driving. Just about every long drive can have boaring segments.
Obviously with your comment your not a car person so its useless to try to explain it. Good luck falling asleep while driving. Hey hire a chauffer.
You people sound like pansy’s thay forgets what a corvette is all about.
It’s about Dbagery…..😉
Porsche, Lambo, etc even GT500 and GT have DCTs, advance controls and such. Don’t want it?, turn it off. If the mid-engine and DCT didn’t turn buyers off I’d doubt Supercruise will.
Hell ya Dayne! Vette should go the route of the original Viper – throw out all the air conditioners, heaters, speakers & even glass windows – we could have plastic windows stored in the trunk – bring back all the good ole times for the tough guys – real men don’t need to be comfortable!
Those are interesting improvements, for young people it will be very attractive and stylish … But I personally don’t like the noise.
Super cruise should be an option for ease of long-range or rush hour traffic. My 2013 Porsche 911 has it as an option that I use on both the above.