Feel Young Again in the 2022 Corvette Stingray Coupe

Heads turn when you drive the new 2022 Corvette Stingray Coupe 2LT. People stop and stare, offer a thumbs up at traffic lights and wave to you. Positive comments are shouted from sidewalks as you drive the Hypersonic Gray Metallic supercar.

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Staying at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells for three days, I drove throughout the Greater Palm Springs area in one of the most talked about automobiles on the road.

Unlocking the door and starting the engine with a push of a button on the key fob, creates excitement for yourself and others as the engine wakes up with a roar.

2022 Corvette Stingray

Sitting in the Adrenaline Red leather 8-way power GT bucket seats, when you buckle in the Torch Red seat belts, you receive a snug hug of protection. The black leather-wrapped steering wheel has a splash of red color in the center. It’s square shape enhances visibility and is more comfortable to hold.

Look behind and there is a viewing window to see the well-engineered 6.2L V8 DI mid engine. With the turn of a circular knob, the driver mode selector can turn from touring to sport and track to weather. The V8 engine delivers lightning-quick acceleration and a top speed of up to 194 mph.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette

Low to the ground, the car’s all season performance tires offer stability and traction control for a smooth ride.

Safety features include high definition front and rear vision cameras. The front cameras also has curb view for parallel parking safely. The rear camera offers a park assist feature. Alerts include a rear cross traffic and side blind zone.

There is also a 12” diagonal driver customizable push button center to touch to heat the seats and turn on dual automatic climate control system and window defrost. The center also has a dual cup holder and center storage area and smart phone charger. 

Driver information center

Chevrolet installed a premium infotainment system with navigation on the 8” diagonal high definition color touchscreen. It offers voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming, and in-vehicle apps with personalizing capabilities. There is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connection. The Bose Series 14 speakers deliver concert-like sound through the audio system.

There is a hatch truck key pad to push to place the removable top panels for a convertible experience while driving.

2022 Corvette Stingray Coupe

The push door handles are hidden behind the side stingray gill. While inside the car you can push a button to have the door unlatch and open without a handle. 

There is a vehicle security system and alarm for theft-deterrent.

What makes the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette exciting is the three new colors: Amplify Orange, Caffeine, and Hypersonic Gray with red interior.

2022 Corvette Stingray

What I like while driving this car is that it makes you fell young and in control.  It’s powerful, yet easy to tame, strikingly beautiful and comfortable to drive. The only drawback is that it gets about 19 miles a gallon and with gas prices what they are right now, I may wait until they make a hybrid or 100% electric Corvette, so I don’t ever have to go to a gas station again.

Photo by Jill Weinlein

The standard vehicle price is $68,200, compared to a Porsche, Audi, or BMW, you get a lot with this Chevrolet Corvette. Orders are available now.