In a reveal on Thursday, Chevrolet confirmed that the next Corvette Stingray will be produced with both left and right-hand drive models. Sold by GM subsidiary Holden, this will allow the model to be sold in countries where vehicles are required to have right-side driver seats. And according to Holden chief Dave Buttner, Australia will be the first market it goes to.
“The news that Corvette will now be built in right-hand-drive for the first time ever, and will be exported to Australia, is hugely exciting for our team at Holden and any Australian who loves high-performance cars.”
They aren't the only place that uses right-hand cars. The format is seen everywhere, from the UK, Africa, Japan, Ireland, and India. None of these countries have been confirmed as a target market for the Corvette, but it's only a matter of time, really.
There isn't a clear and solid reason for why they're only now making this jump. Some attribute the dual-clutch transmission exclusivity as a big enough money-saver to put funding toward the right-hand option. Others believe that the new digital platform made the vehicle's wiring more modular, allowing for greater customization.
Regardless of why, we're glad the rest of the world gets to see what's so great about a Corvette.
