91 Percent Of 2022 Corvette Units Sold In The United States
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Americans love their Corvettes, and yet again, the United States accounted for the vast majority of 2022 Corvette orders.
A total of 25,831 units of the 2022 Corvette were sold. Of those, 13,451 were coupes, and the remaining 12,380 were convertibles. A whopping 91 percent of Corvettes sold went to buyers in the U.S., one percentage point higher than in previous years, as U.S. buyers snapped up 90 percent of Corvette models in both 2020 and 2021. Canadian buyers accounted for 3.9 percent of the 2022 Corvette production run, having purchased 1,014 units, while Europeans purchased 693 units, accounting for 2.7 percent of Corvette sales.
| Region | Coupe Units | Convertible Units | Total Units | Coupe Percentage | Convertible Percentage | Total Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 12,174 | 11,329 | 23,503 | 47.1 | 43.9 | 91.0 |
| Canada | 465 | 549 | 1,014 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Europe | 366 | 327 | 693 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Australia/New Zealand | 174 | 38 | 212 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Middle East | 114 | 62 | 176 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Japan | 100 | 47 | 147 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Mexico | 50 | 28 | 78 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Total | 13,451 | 12,380 | 25,831 | 52.1 | 47.9 | 100.0 |
The C8 Corvette Stingray arrived in Australia and New Zealand for the 2022 model year, built straight out of the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky in right-hand-drive configuration. Finding a 2022 Corvette in either of these markets will likely be a rarity, as only 212 units were sold to buyers in those regions, accounting for less than one percent. Of those, only 38 were convertibles, so sighting a drop-top will be even more extraordinary. The Corvette is distributed through the newly established network of General Motors Special Vehicles dealers in both countries.
The Corvette 2LT remained the most popular trim level, encompassing 42.8 percent of sales. Five-spoke Painted Carbon Flash wheels (RPO code Q8Q) were the most popular option, with 37.9 percent of 2022 Corvette buyers opting for them. Unsurprisingly, Torch Red continued to be the most coveted color, as 16.1 percent of 2022 Corvettes will carry the flashy cardinal-red hue. The next most sought-after color was Arctic White at 13.9 percent.
The 2023 Corvette Stingray will introduce minor changes over the outgoing 2022 model, which will include different interior and exterior colors and a revised lineup of features, such as dropping the 5DF black painted wheel option. The naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 engine remains the powerhouse under the hood of the sports car, producing 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque when equipped with the optional Performance Exhaust. The 2023 Corvette Z06 is also arriving for the new model year with a starting price of $106,395.
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I can see the convertible eventually overtaking coupe sales. It is better looking even though you give up visibility of the engine.
I owned a 1966 Corvette coupe and I have loved the coupe version ever since. It’s a matter of personal choice. My younger brother just purchased a 2021 mid engine version of the Corvette with a removable top and it was a pleasure to see it and drive it!
Yeah. Maybe. I have a ’21 3LT Z51 coupe and love it. The big draw for the coupe WAS engine visibility. There may be a drop top in my future though, since after you get past looking at the engine – the drop top does have a nice look. Biggest drawback – watching the drop top work looks like a mechanical nightmare. Dealer service proficiency being as bad as it is – can’t imagine what one would go through getting this fixed if it malfunctioned.
Canadians are taxed at 15% of the vehicle’s selling price and then add air tax, tire recycle tax, etc… I just bought a GMC Acadia Denali AWD V6 for $62,198 (sticker price) Canadian Dollars… Add $4,300 for 7-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and the government’s taxes, I paid just over $74,000 for the vehicle.
Imagine the tax to the government on the cost of a Corvette.
That’s the perk of being in Alberta, only 5%
Very sad Canada doesn’t even get 9% of Corvettes considering the USA gets 90%
That would be a fair amount according to USA vs Canadian population. Long waiting list for years in Canada.
Sure hope I clear the list of 40 waiting for a 2023. I want the 70th anniversary convertible with carbon flash and 3LT.
These figures are ridiculous, if GM had made more units they would have been snapped up all over the world. And of course GM supplies America first it’s American, and people have had orders in for months. Australia has orders for hundreds as well, (remember we are a population of only 25 million).
And our taxes puts tens of thousands of $ on the price, as well as GM put on $15,000 earlier in the year. A 2LT coupe with lift and Z51 go for around $170,000. That is our supplied base model.
Chip supplies, parts, hurricane, fire, union. What else could go wrong for manufacture.
Oh. Plus other manufacturers are really pushing EV’s.
Kapan akan ada di Indonesia, pasti ada yg berminat dengan kecanggihan Corvette
Okay, so if 693 Vettes were sold in the EU I wonder how many Ferrari were sold? I’m sure that these Vette sales are impacting Porsche 911’s as well but not to the same degree as Ferrari. I guess the consumer is the winner as competition is good for everyone.
I agree with your premise that the interest in competing fuels the effort to compete and improve what we have. What a wonderful thing this is!