The 2026 Corvette debuts a refreshed cabin design with a range of updates and enhancements. The new cabin will be available across the 2026 Corvette trim level lineup, including the C8 Stingray, C8 E-Ray, C8 Z06, and the range-topping C8 ZR1, offering a new infotainment setup, new controls, and new colorway options. Notably, the updated C8 interior also offers a new asymmetrical interior color scheme, a first for the Corvette nameplate.
The new asymmetrical interior color scheme essentially divides the 2026 Corvette cabin in two, with one color used for the driver side, and another color use for the passenger side. The two-tone treatment is currently only available in Jet Black and Adrenaline Red.
In addition to the asymmetrical scheme, 2026 Corvette customers can also choose from a range of new symmetrical interior color options, including:
- Sky Cool & Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents
- Santorini Blue
- Very Dark Atmosphere
- Ultimate Suede
While it remains unclear which 2025-model-year interior colorway / colorways will be discontinued as we head into the 2026 model year, Tension Blue / Twilight Blue Dipped seems likely given the introduction of the new Santorini Blue colorway.
The 2026 Corvette also debuts a few significant technological enhancements, including a three-screen infotainment layout matching a 12.7-inch center display, a 14-inch digital driver information readout, and an auxiliary 6.6-inch touchscreen positioned to the left of the steering wheel.
Beyond the digital upgrades, the center console has been reworked for improved ergonomics, with HVAC controls now positioned beneath the center display for easier access. The drive mode selector has been redesigned as a toggle switch, while the wireless phone charging pad has been relocated to the center console, rather than between the seats.
Check out our previous coverage for a more complete rundown of the changes.
Under the skin, all 2026 Corvette models continue to ride on the GM Y2 platform, while production once again takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky. Production of the 2026 Corvette is currently scheduled to begin on August 4th, 2025.
Comments
No thank you.
Just to clarify. I appreciate the option for the interior especially when about every other car and truck only comes with black interiors but two different seat colors isn’t for me. It’s interesting that a car that they only build 30,000 of can have so many interior choices and still make money. But a vehicle they make 500,000 of only has black or a boring “neutral” interior color and both of these vehicles can be about the same price.
Outside the box. I don’t hate it. Sometimes red interiors are a little too much for my taste. Maybe this will balance the interior when using brighter colors.
So the two-tone treatment of the dash that reflects into the windshield is only on the driver’s side. Smart. Not.
I expect glowing praise from all the commenters who consistently bemoan the lack of interior color options!
its time greedy GM got rid of the color override fee – it does not cost them a dime more to put a red seat in a red mist C8 – just sell me what I ordered
On the dime more:
No it doesn’t, but it takes personal attention for it, and if there’s a screw up it’ll cost them more. They wanted an extra $500 from me to put the red in my admiral blue ’94 (which was available as standard in the Gran Sport a year later) and I passed on that.
I honestly didn’t even register that the seats were 2 different colors until I read the comments. With that said, now that I realize it, I do like it. I wouldn’t be surprised if people / manufacturers started doing this in the future.
I absolutely love asymmetrical touches and styling but our eyes are not trained for this and this breaks away from convention. This used to be popular in the 70’s.
This turns the driver’s section into even more of a cockpit. We need to see better pictures.
It does not appeal to my sense of balance. Though I can appreciate the option for those interested.
I like the updates.
Now do something about front and rear end styling.
I would love ebony and ivory seats. We need more peace in this world.
How about a dark brown interior that was in 2008