The 2026 Corvette gets a mild refresh in some areas and a major update in others. The biggest update is its redesigned interior, with a three-screen display and more traditional HVAC controls relocated from the “ski slope” to below the infotainment system. Another change to the interior is reshuffled colorways, with some new ones introduced and two old ones discontinued.
The two discontinued 2025 interior colorways for the 2026 Corvette are Tension Blue/Twilight Blue Dipped and Artemis. Tension Blue/Twilight Blue Dipped was a two-tone blue and black colorway, while Artemis was a more monochromatic medium gray.
Tension Blue/Twilight Blue Dipped
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Although two colorways are disappearing, five new ones become available. The two discontinued color options and all five new ones are reserved for the 3LT and 3LZ trims. These are the new colorways for the inside of the 2026 Corvette:
- Santorini Blue
- Sky Cool / Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents
- Very Dark Atmosphere
- Ultimate Suede Jet Black
- Asymmetrical Adrenaline Red / Jet Black
Santorini Blue effectively replaces the freshly discontinued blue interior colorway. Also, the Tension Blue seatbelt color option has been replaced by Santorini Blue (RPO 3A9). The Artemis seat belt color option (RPO 255) was dropped with no direct replacement.
The entirety of the 2026 Corvette lineup will offer a refreshed interior layout, including Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, and ZR1 variants. Production of the 2026 Corvette is currently expected to kick off on August 4th, 2025, per previous GM Authority coverage.
One of the big headlines is the debut of a new three-screen infotainment layout. This includes a 12.7-inch center display, a 14-inch digital driver information center, and an auxiliary 6.6-inch touchscreen located to the left of the steering wheel, lending drivers a more immersive and high-tech experience. The center console has also been reworked to offer a more ergonomic layout, with HVAC controls relocated and placed beneath the center display.
The redesigned drive mode selector is now a toggle switch, pairing with improved drive mode screen animations. A wireless phone charging pad has been added to the center console in addition to between the seats. A USB-C port has also been added on the passenger side for improved convenience, while ambient lighting and a Corvette-emblazoned cupholder insert enhance interior aesthetics. Select trim levels also feature real aluminum highlights.
All 2026 Corvette variants use the GM Y2 platform, and production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
Comments
Honestly, when did the term “colorways” become fashionable? Why not speak plainly and describe these as interior color options or choices, which is what they are. Just saying…
In the clothing business, the term colorways is always used when describing the color of fabrics or leathers. Having it carry over to the automotive industry, specifically when describing the colors of the interior carpet, leather, and fabrics makes sense. No big deal either way.
Colorway? RIDICULOUS
Yeap, hate that wording. So stupid. Granted its been several years since I’f looked in any new car brochures, I never remember seeing the interior colors written up using that word. Wasn’t even used back when there were multiple true interior color options.
This may be a bit “off the grid” (sic) but does anyone remember older high dollar sports cars from Europe like the Gull Wing Mercedes Benz having a well done fabric seat material along with the usual leather seat material? Why not allow such a seat material on the C8, something rich in looks and in durability might be an excellent choice to nothing but leather seating being made available. There were some Corvette models that over the years made cloth seats available besides plain vinyl and leather (the early C3’s and C4’s come to mind and if you’ve never sat in one of these seats for any length of time, you are missing a real treat) and my contention is why not offer a good grade of really nicely designed cloth (or a reasonable variant) for the C8 seating. We seem to avoid seeing the advantages of a well designed driver and passenger seat made with a good grade of cloth material. Think about the advantages this might make available, cooler and warmer driving comfort (you can easily make both cooling and heating built in if done properly) and you can find an excellent cloth material in various colors and patterns that could also add to the posh look of the C8’s interior also. We only seem to recognize “cheapness” when thinking about cloth seats, but lets bypass that old adage and look into future “non leather” materials for sports car seating.
If you’ve ever seen an older restored “Gull Wing” Mercedes (done in plaid sometimes) seats, you’d realize the advantages of having that type of material available as a choice compared to “only” leather now offered or a “leather like” material now made in some instances.
Something think about, I know the leather in my Corvette, while stylish, can become less than comfortable under certain instances. Just my opinion, looking for something besides leather for seating surfaces might be a doable option. Anyone else offering your opinions, kindly jump in, like or dislike, what say you?
Your comments bring back memories of my 1989 Corvette. This car was a beautiful torch red exterior with black cloth OEM seats. I sold the car (in showroom condition) after owning it a couple of years, and many prospective buyers declined when they saw the cloth seats – apparently perceiving that the cloth seats were less luxurious than leather.
My silver anniversary vette had red velour seats as most cars from that time period had velour seats. Bring it back and market it in some eco-sounding name and mention that you’re not sitting on dead cow. Sone special edition late model 911’s have offered heritage plaid seat inserts. 72 Chevy trucks had awesome plaid seat color options.
Several years ago I bought a used Mercedes SL 550. The car sold new for about 130k. This was the most beautiful and luxurious car I have ever owned and it was fast. The interior was tan and cream color with brushed chrome and wood accents, white exterior. I like my 24′ Z06, had to pay a lot extra just to avoid black carpet but the look and feel of luxury still isn’t there. I understand, Corvettes are primarily performance cars but with some interior color trim options completely absent of any black, could add a little more class and sophistication to the track and to the ball. I hate black carpet!