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2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X First Look: Hybrid Hyper 'Vette

The new Corvette ZR1X gets all-wheel drive and an electric motor added to it's twin-turbo V8 powertrain.

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We got the numbers, and more! The 1,250-horsepower ZR1X has been through our independent instrumented testing, plus some damp track laps and a drift session. We even dusted the pavement this time. But how quick is it to 60 mph, through the quarter-mile, and around our figure eight course? Is X gon' deliver it to ya? Combining the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 of the rear-drive ZR1 with an enhanced version of the front electric motor from the all-wheel drive E-Ray, the ZR1X promises the ultimate Corvette powertrain, with the Nurburgring lap time to prove it. Watch the video to see the results, because they're not as cut-and-dry as we expected.

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Tested! Just How Quick Is the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X?

The Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD and 2027 Chevy Bolt RS face off in range, charging, performance, tech, comfort, and value.

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Clash of The Affordable EVs: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt RS

The 2027 Nissan Z NISMO manual takes on the 2026 Toyota Supra Final Edition in the ultimate comparison test. See which iconic Japanese sports car comes out on top and why.

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The Toyota Supra Is About to Die—Can the Nissan Z NISMO Finally Beat It?

MotorTrend tested the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Czinger 21C on road and track to see what defines American performance in 2026.

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The State of American Performance: Corvette ZR1X vs. Mustang GTD vs. Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Czinger 21C

History repeats in the best way for Volkswagen’s icon: the Golf lineup—GTI and R—earns MotorTrend’s 2026 Car of the Year. In refreshed Mk8 form, both models sharpen design and tech while honoring hot-hatch roots. Outside: crisper headlights, reshaped bumpers, illuminated grille bar, and a bolder R with aggressive aero and an available Euro Style package (lighter seats, no sunroof, Akrapovič titanium exhaust). Inside: a cleaner cabin centered on a quicker 12.9-inch infotainment system with conversational voice control powered by ChatGPT. On the road, MQB chassis tuning, stiffer springs, and revised mounts make it more planted and playful. Power comes from a 2.0L turbo: GTI 241 hp/273 lb-ft (FWD), R 328 hp/295 lb-ft (AWD), both with a responsive 7-speed dual-clutch. IQ.Drive driver assists are standard. Efficiency stays strong (up to 27 mpg combined GTI; 25 mpg R), and value impresses (GTI from $33,670; R from $48,325). A daily driver with real thrills—this is the Golf at its best.

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The 2026 MotorTrend Car of the Year Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI + R

Mercedes' wicked AMG GT Black Series has claimed the title of fastest stock production car ever around Germany's famed Green Hell, the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Nürburgring Record Lap: Highlights

The Corvette team isn’t slowing down. Just after the insane 1,250-hp ZR1X, Chevy drops TWO more models: the all-new 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and the hybrid Grand Sport X. This marks the return of one of Corvette’s most legendary badges — and the debut of a brand-new performance model. Under the hood? A naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8 pushing 535 horsepower, paired with widebody Z06 hardware and serious track-ready upgrades. And if that’s not enough, the Grand Sport X brings AWD hybrid performance with 721 horsepower and supercar-level acceleration. This is one of the most important Corvette launches in years — and it’s just the beginning. Would you take the naturally aspirated Grand Sport or the hybrid Grand Sport X?

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Is This the Sweet Spot? FIRST LOOK at the 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport & Grand Sport X

The opulent S-Class is the recipient of MotorTrend's 2027 Car of the Year award, making history as the first time this model has won. Against 22 different contender models and across 16 nameplates, the S-Class stood above and impressed us with its tech-, innovation-, and luxury-focused standard features. Join host Kristen Lee for a closer look.

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is the 2027 MotorTrend Car of the Year!

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2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Hot Lap! - 2020 Best Driver's Car Contender

Brabus, founded on the principal of offering performance upgrades for high-end Mercedes-Benz models, has undergone somewhat of a boom in terms of both scale and ambition. In recent years it's shifted from enthusiasts’ darling to polarizing purveyor of luxury rides, which some see as the 'finished article' and others deem to be a little much. We wanted to dig deeper on this fascinating, opinion-splitting company, so we headed to Bottrop, Germany, to tour the Brabus factory with CEO Constantin Buschmann, before getting to drive a 900 horsepower Brabus 911 Rocket R (formerly a 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S) and the insane, Brabus XLP 900 6X6 Superblack.

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A Tour Inside the World of Brabus: A 900-hp 911, Insane 6x6 Superblack, and More

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