Living in Holland, it's amazing that in the US you can buy this car, with this level of performance, power, mid-engined V8, for a base price of 60.000 dollar. That is the bargain of the century. Over here, with CO2-emissions based tax, the C8 will be way over 100.000 EUROs. What amazes me most however, is that GM can build a car with this level of engineering and on the other hand build aweful, plastic, average driving, cheap quality family SUVs and hatchbacks. GM should put the people who developed the C8 in charge of their entire car division. Great review again Tom. Please keep doing what you're doing.

IMO the most concise, relatable, down to brass tax car reviews on KZfaq. Those exterior slider shots in the fog are epic. Thanks for the great content.

I m absolutely certain that if i had the small money to buy this i wouldn't never ever had any regrets for spending every penny for the C8! This vette is for me at least the automobile Olympus! Tom, thank you very much for admiring your subscribers in this honorable way. I think the same way about your subscribers and for me there is no other channel than yours offering more quality and style.

This review makes you want to buy a C8, he doesn't talk too much about the technical things, but talks about the feeling and the emotions when driving this supercar.

Best car reviews in the business. You capture the essence of why there's so much excitement about the C8.

Who thinks this channel SHOULD have millions of subscribers?

Great show Tom and crew. Watching it 4K on the big screen was impressive as you suggested and the location you chose couldn’t have been better. Thanks for all you efforts.

I am the proud owner of a C8 that is loaded. It is everything you say and then some! Couldn’t be happier. The only problem is that I am having a hard time using my “regular car” as this one is so much fun to drive. Thank you for the great review and I look forward to seeing more and have subscribed.

This hopefully goes without saying, but your humor, narrative style, and attention to detail are so appreciated! And for the record, cruddy volume knobs are absolutely one of those tactile faux pas that can really impact daily life with an automobile, so a more than valid quip. Y'know, passion project or no, I bet you've got more than a handful of viewers who would love to support Driven financially if given the chance. Just sayin' :)

First car review channel I’ve ever subscribed to. Fantastic my friend.

Interesting how this is still part of the ‘Chevrolet’ brand. Can’t wait to see these here in the U.K.

This is really my favorite automotive channel, please don’t stop making videos Tom!

America has been churning out very impressive cars offering value than their German "luxury" counterparts. From the Jeep SRT/Trackhawk, Lincoln Aviator to the new Corvette... Brilliant! As always, great review Tom.

This might be the most fair, thorough, and accurate review I have heard on this car.

Tom don't sell yourself short, you should have millions of subscribers. You are truly the best car reviewer on KZfaq by Miles. Great review of the Corvette, such a beautiful car.

This is a base Corvette...entry level..its fantastic..inside and out it looks gorgeous. For the cost..its got no equal. The exterior is like all Corvettes..gorgeous..but it's the interior with its modern contemporary look that makes porsche audi bmw look dull. The ride quality is superb also.0 to 60mph .2.9 seconds ..wowwww.

Seen two of your videos so far. They were more than enough to earn a sub. Well balanced views, good analysis, nice videography, no gimmicks. Really enjoyed the content! Thank you!

Here's my recommendation to resolve all of GM's woes. Gather each and every engineer, designer, manager, and accountant currently employed by Chevrolet. Hand pink slips to each one who is NOT associated with the Corvette. Turn over the entire Chevrolet division to the Corvette folks. Not because every vehicle has to be a Corvette but because any group of people who can design and build a vehicle that meets its mission so well at a price point that is almost unbelievable should be running Chevrolet or perhaps all of GM. P.S. Ain't early autumn around Fall City and Snoqualmie a delight!

First Corvette I’d like to own in decades.

Every reviewer ever: "This car should be twice the price." 2 minutes later: "2021 price bump. 😢😢"

T.V., Simply the best auto reviewer ANYWHERE.

This is the one review channel that reliably delivers. Not stupid, not noisy like a market salesman, just calm, informative, witty - and what amazing landscapes can be seen sometimes in the background. Thanks a lot Tom and your team? Friends? Very happy to watch these, even if the cars often are not offered over here. 👍

Wow, thanks for complimenting the subscribers! You and Steve Hammes have a way with words and superb production quality. The effort and planning pays off.

Thank you for taking us through things like the digital dash, the touchscreen, running the transmission, as examples. No one I’ve watched has done that and for that reason I subscribed.

Great car, even greater review.

Sold out for good reason. The engineers did an awesome job!

Magnificent beast. Almost perfect, could be louder. Really great car.

The Corvette has always been the diamond in the rough at GM. It is their baby. The sole automobile that demands the best of the maker. So don't expect ANY other vehicle in their lineup to possess the same quality and refinement.

Tom, your videos are GORGEOUS. I just wish you would take the time to place your mid-roll ads (totally fine) at logical breaks in the content, rather than the "auto" setting you currently use. Currently, your content is disrupted mid sentence and sometimes mid word. It's 5 minutes of time that would really improve the experience.

Thank you, Tom, for the kind words and genuine appreciation you have for your subscribers.

I have dreamed of and planned on owning a 718 GTS 4.0 6-speed since the day it was announced. It's the most desirable representation of the 718 platform, in my opinion. That said, I too could easily see myself owning a loaded C8 Z51 instead...and for at least $20k less. This car deserves serious consideration by anyone shopping for an exotic, although they might prefer to wait for the more extreme C8 variants to drop. This naturally aspirated base engine is preferable to me.

That Great Wall of buttons is ridiculous.

My brother in law is a supervisor at one of the GM plant in Indiana, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get one for $60,000. Even the supervisors couldn't get them. You have a better chance of winning the lotto than getting a 2020-21 Corvette C8 for $60,000.

Good luck finding one. You have to order one , that process is looong. You can wait for your car 12-14 months from this time forward. $60 K is possible if you can get one of the dealerships allocations. Best of luck and I hope you won’t get discouraged before you see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m new to you channel and you have excellent content and visuals.

I'm still not a Vette fan, but I'm proud of GM for this effort. They did a pretty amazing job.

You will have millions of subscribers that's for sure. Keep up the fantastic work

I’m blessed to have one with pretty much all the bells and whistles. I absolutely love it !

I truly enjoy the outstanding cinematography, the beautiful NW scenery, and your low-key wit! Thank you for the visual treat!

FANTASTIC review Tom!! The TPW for my 2020 LT3 Z51 in Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic is currently 11/23. I am SO excited for this machine!! Thanks for the review.....my excitement level just increased to 12!! 🤘

I always look forward to your reviews. I'm very surprised you don't have millions of subscribers. People are missing out!

Good stuff here - both in the car and in the review. I'm a 911 driver. The new 'Vette leaves me cold. Three reasons. First, as you note in your review, it is big. I test drove one once. Huge car. Dealer bragged it could hold two sets of golf clubs. I don't play golf and I buy a car to drive it. Second, the car does not look good. I would not feel good driving it. Third, no manual transmission. Kudos to Chevy and GM for creating a car like this at this price but I'll stay with my Carrera S cab and row my own. Keep up the great work, Tom.

The 10mile run makes me think that Tom is actually a 25 year old who's dyeing his hair white to look cool...

Thanks Tom was watching on iPad and computer but now watching on my 65 inch big screen what a difference. Great video and great channel. Thanks

I’ll look forward to a used one in about 14 years.

Another amazing review Tom! Often don't get some of these US-specific models down here in Australia but I love watching them all the same.

Tom, your smile tells us all we need to know about the Vette. It's very rare that a driver & semi-affordable vehicle become one.

Been watching Tom from Australia since NYT days...can't quite understand he doesn't have more subscribers. Keep up the good work Tom..!!

Great review, Tom. The first line of the green light segment "Take-my-money pricing..." is really excellent; encapsulates the attraction of this car succinctly. Good on you.

Tom, so you don't know who killed Laura Palmer? I was one of the guys who asked you if you'd use that road to film a car. And the C8 Corvette is just the perfect candidate for that with all the fog and beautiful cinematography. Thank you.

Absolutely gorgeous! I keep hearing people complain it doesn't have a high Rev screaming v8. I would never give up the NA low rumble high torque 6.2. Always watch you on the big screen 4k. Beautiful locale

This is my favorite review of the Corvette. Great shots, all in 4K. Great summary.

My understanding is that the brake - by - wire tech from the C8 came over to the Cadillac CT5, so the innovations of this car are already spreading around the GM lineup.

I watched this on a 65” in 4K, and had to rewind twice because the views kept distracting me from what Tom was saying. Looks incredible.

Thanks for comparing it to the 718. So many reviewers fail to make the connection that many viewers are cross shopping the 2 cars.

One of the best reviews yet! Thanks for the 4K videos, they are great. I have a 2006 C6 with a Manual trans, and won't get rid of it for anything....I've been to 7 track days across the country and couldn't be happier....TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE TRACK PEOPLE! It's not that expensive and it's the best fun you can have with your clothes on.

Watch it on the 4K TV. Good recommendation. Nicely done.

The price is unreal all right because no dealer stocks a base model, plus the additional dealer markups.

Only downside is the rear end design, could be much better

I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package🔥 content coming to the channel

Considering the rear is the one part most people say could be improved upon, does anyone think the C8 will get a dramatic design change for the rear or not?

Tom Voelk's reviews always remind me of those professional, well-produced car review shows in the 90s, long before Top Gear and Fifth Gear. The writing is straightforward, editing is beautiful, humor is tasteful. Facts are laid out with a balanced opinion. If other car reviewers envy the audience Driven attracts, then maybe they should start learning from the channel, and adapt the style and quality of their content to match the audience they want.

I truly envy your experience with this fabulous Vette, Tom. Now, I'm just gonna sit here and have myself a good cry. 😢

Great video Tom. ✌🏻

I like his brand of smart comedic consumer reporting and he's a very cogent auto reviewer! Presentation and production value is superb yet comes off so casual and relatable. Thanks for the what's-new on the C8, Tom! always still got that 'Evening' vibe about you ; )

I like the body-color side scoops. Is that factory? All others I've seen had black scoops.

The best car reviews. The best video. The best editing.

If you're willing to buy out of state and have it delivered, it's getting easier to get one for MSRP. They pop up on CarGurus every week.

So, nothing that I say will really detract from how nice this car seems, but my God, can GM just design an attractive rear end for once??

Thanks for the outstanding work, Tom. I watch many channels before I buy a car. Yours is the only one I keep watching after I buy a car.

This is going to be a historic moment in car culture. It's crazy. Hopefully in the next couple years I can afford one. Never thought I'd say that about an awesomely built mid engine monster.

I found this review to be really nicely done, with great camera work and and precise and enjoyable coverage of the car's features. It has to be the most positive review I have seen since the major complaint is the volume control knob! The comparison of the C8 and the 718 GTS 4.0 (a far more expensive car) is the same that Car & Driver recently did. I think the 718 is probably preferable as a track car, being lighter, smaller and with a manual transmission, but for doing that cross-country trip it would be not nearly as enjoyable as the C8. As to Chevrolet quality, I have owned a C6 (6MT, Z51) for five years and it has been the most trouble-free car I have ever had. GM uses cheap plastic for glove box door latches while I have learned to my cost that; BMW uses it for engine parts. My car is used primarily for long-distance trips and I would expect that once the C8's first year teething issues are worked out (including the stitching!) it will be an excellent car for travelling.

Incredible video. The panoramic screens were so nice and the corvette color combination is my favorite.

Without a doubt, these are the best quality auto review/previews out there. They are informative, and beautifully videographed. I agree about the rear styling. I also think there are way too many cut lines (ie: @ 12:07). Not that I can afford one, but I would want the targa top. It would eliminate a few of those cut lines, and it would make the interior's roof look better, and provide a lesser chance of water leaks. (Hello GM. I speak from personal experience). Let me guess, a targa top delete is not available? Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! Thanks Tom!

This is a very thoughtful, thorough,. and honest review of the car. I have had mine since April and I pretty much agree with everything he says. Yes the stitching could be more even, although I have no problem with the volume knob, it's an awkward reach around the steering wheel. The car is much more striking and visually appealing in person than it is in any video, it looks like an Italian supercar and the ride is incredibly composed and smooth, it rides like a high-powered Cadillac. Those of you who are patiently waiting for your C8 won't be disappointed, there's a reason it's getting all these rave reviews.

Finally, a modern American car I would die for!!!

This is the first Corvette that to my eye competes aesthetically with the Italian supercars like Ferrari and Lamborghini. This is a cool, awesome looking beast (love those door scoops).

Tom should already be at 500k subscribers, what the heck is going on people, spread the word! Great review Tom

"Take-my-money pricing for forfeit-my-license performance" 🤣 Brilliant

Love your channel, Tom. Terrific review, this. I'd pay $USD85k equivalent here in Aus if I could buy this. In a heartbeat.

Great production and video. Much appreciated! Thanks for the excellent review.

I don’t understand the “Vette faithful feeling this is an abomination” comment. This was Zora’s plan all along. It’s the opposite. Any true life long Vette fan will welcome the change that he wanted so badly.

As usual Tom the best review on youtube. Why don't you have a half million subscribers. Agree on the 4k finery, it deserves big screen viewing.

Too bad you couldn't have done an extended POV drive video with the C8 for those of us who have ordered one, but must wait a year for delivery. We need to live vicariously through you. Thanks!

Right hand drive too?! That I didn’t know! Great review as always Tom

Another fine review Tom. I've been a sub for a long time, always appreciate your reviews. As for knowledge, I have owned 71 cars, one at a time, and I worked in the automotive business for decades so its true, your subs are well informed car people. ha ha I'd select this over the NSX, mostly because I am not a Japanese car fan, but I'd take the Ferrari Roma overall, if I had the money to choose. Cheers!

Your reviews are 1st class.👍

Videos like these makes it hard for me to not feel so bit of jealousy. I think I’m in the wrong career because working as an IT tech never allows me the opportunity to drive awesome cars. I always watch your vids on a TV, you always do such an awesome job with these reviews!

Absolutely IN LOVE with my C8!!!!!!!

Nice review....great B-Roll footage....touched on things in a concise manner....I did cringe though when you shut the rear lid without setting the roof into the holding slots properly...hopefully no paint damage on the leading edge??

Hello Tom, like yourself, I'm very happy to learn GM or any USA car manufacturer is making great cars! You always knew they can do it, and have done it a few times in the past, great to see them do it again!

Ah yes, I can smell the forest from here. I’m really happy you finally got to drive one of these Tom. Once the wifey is gone I’ll check it out on the big screen.

To bad that the interior is anti BJ because is a beatifull car

By far -- FAR -- the most beautiful video I've seen from you so far. That shot at ~5:09 is jaw-dropping. Amazing. Nice work.

Excellent comprehensive review!

amazing production quality tom!

Having owned the manual E92 M3 since 2012, I was quite resigned to the possibility I won’t be able to replace my car with something just as visceral. With the exception of no manual option in the C8, the naturally aspirated V8 the mid-engined layout and attainable price really ticks a lot of boxes for me when my M3 dies.

Thank you Tom from the UK. This Vette will sell in Europe; good reviews.

As always, your reviews are the best! Keep em' coming

If I can't have a Corvette with a weapons system I don't want one.

Loved everything about this Vlogger & the pics are soooooo dope