2026 Corvette Interior Overhaul - No More Button Wall!

The 2026 Corvette Cockpit

If you’ve ever grumbled about the “wall of buttons” in your C8, you’re not alone — and it looks like Chevrolet was listening. The 2026 Corvette lineup (yes, all models — Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, and ZR1) is getting a major interior refresh, and it’s a big step forward.

🖥️ New Digital Cockpit Layout

The old button-heavy center console is gone. In its place? A sleek, three-screen setup:

• 12.7" infotainment screen with updated graphics
• 14" digital instrument cluster
• 6.6" touchscreen just left of the steering wheel

This new layout is driver-focused and much cleaner. The drive mode selector has been moved, making room for a wireless charging pad with a cover to keep your phone secure. Even the volume knob got an upgrade — it’s bigger and now glows at the base.

HVAC controls? They’ve been relocated to the base of the touchscreen for easier access.

🧃 Center Console Upgrades

It’s not just about looks — the new console is more functional too:

• Ambient-lit cup holders
• USB-C port
• Passenger grab handle
• And yes, in 2LT/2LZ and 3LT/3LZ trims, the cupholders are now made of real aluminum

🏁 Performance Tech Gets Smarter

The Performance Data Recorder (PDR) now takes advantage of the larger screens to deliver deeper track data and lap video playback. Great for those of us who think every on-ramp is a qualifying lap.

Also, the Performance App (first seen in the 2024 E-Ray) is now standard across all 2026 models. It shows:

• Live horsepower and torque flow
• G-force gauge
• Acceleration timers
• Temperature readouts for tires, oil, coolant, and transmission fluid

🎨 Interior Color Explosion

Chevy’s giving us more interior color options than ever:

• Sky Cool & Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents
• Santorini Blue
• Very Dark Atmosphere (think chocolate brown meets jet black and tan)
• Ultimate Suede (Jet Black with Adrenaline Red, Santorini Blue, or Competition Yellow stitching + seatbelts)

Feeling bold? There’s even an asymmetrical interior option: Jet Black on the driver’s side, Adrenaline Red on the passenger side — a first for the C8.

🧱 ZR1-Specific Touches

ZR1 gets a carbon fiber frame around the instrument cluster as standard. E-Ray and Z06 owners can add it as an option. And the new electrochromic targa roof glass lets you choose between full, medium, or low tint settings.

Bottom line: the 2026 Corvette interior is a big leap forward — cleaner, smarter, and more customizable. If you’ve been holding out for a more refined cockpit, this might be your year.

What are your thoughts about the changes?

2025 Corvette Cockpit