CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the newest generation of an American icon, is MotorWeek’s 2020 Drivers’ Choice Award winner for “Best of the Year.” The full slate of awards was announced today on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show, the nation’s largest consumer automotive showcase. MotorWeek, TV’s original automotive magazine, has evaluated thousands of impressive cars in nearly four decades – and this year’s top winner deserves all the accolades it will surely receive.
MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards evaluators expressed that this iteration of Stingray, 66 years in the making, has been well worth the wait. Described as precise, confident, and incredibly responsive, with driver-centric cockpit and ergonomics, they said the Corvette Stingray breaks all the rules written by its predecessors. This eighth-generation design is the first production Corvette with the engine mounted behind the driver while producing an amazingly quiet cabin environment.
MotorWeek Creator and Host John Davis said, “Chevrolet has managed to engineer a vehicle that delivers on performance, comfort, technology, and aesthetics, the likes of which will give its global rivals more than a little heartburn, and they’ve done it all for a base price of just under $60,000.”
“I love the fact that the new Stingray still centers on a naturally aspirated small-block V-8. The new LT2 engine is a delight, and fits seamlessly with the super-fast shifting dual-clutch automatic,” said Davis. “The whole Stingray package is impressively well thought out and executed.”
“We’re honored to have the Corvette chosen as MotorWeek’s Best of the Year winner,” said Steve Majoros, director of Chevrolet passenger car and crossover marketing. “The first mid-engine Corvette represents a huge milestone for Chevrolet and we’re eager for our customers to get behind the wheel.”
The 2020 Drivers’ Choice Award winners are featured on Motorweek.org, and will appear on a special episode of MotorWeek (#3923) airing on public television stations beginning February 8, and on cable’s MotorTrend Network beginning February 18.
MotorWeek and the 2020 Drivers’ Choice Awards are nationally sponsored by The Tire Rack® and RockAuto.
One of the auto industry’s most coveted honors, MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Awards were announced at the largest consumer-driven auto show in North America, the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.
In selecting the annual Drivers’ Choice Awards, the MotorWeek editorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles every year. Winners are chosen based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value for the dollar.
2020 Drivers’ Choice Award Winners:
Best Small Car Mazda3
Best Family Sedan Hyundai Sonata
Best Convertible BMW Z4
Best Luxury Sedan Audi A6
Best Sport Sedan BMW 3 Series
Best Sport Coupe Toyota GR Supra
Best Performance Car Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Best Small Utility Toyota RAV4*
Best Midsize Utility Honda Passport
Best Large Utility Hyundai Palisade,
Kia Telluride
Best Luxury Utility Mercedes-Benz GLE
Best Pickup Truck Ram Pickup Trucks*
Best Eco-Friendly Kia Niro
Best Dream Machine Ford Mustang Shelby GT500,
Mercedes-AMG GT R,
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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* Denotes Repeat Winner from 2019
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