Corvette, Trax, and Tahoe/Suburban Earn Car and Driver 2026 10Best Honors

When Car and Driver drops its annual 10Best list, the automotive world pays attention. After weeks of intense testing, comparison drives, and editor debates, only 10 vehicles per category make the cut. For 2026, Chevrolet didn’t just show up—it showed out.

Three very different Chevy nameplates earned 10Best honors this year: the legendary Corvette, the smart and affordable Trax, and the massively capable Tahoe/Suburban. Different segments, different price points, same result: best in class.

Corvette: A 10Best Icon That Keeps Raising the Bar

The Chevrolet Corvette continues to be one of the most decorated vehicles in Car and Driver history. For 2026, both the Corvette Stingray and Corvette E-Ray landed on the 10Best Cars list, marking the 10th consecutive year a Corvette model has earned the honor.

That’s not just impressive—that’s historic. Overall, the Corvette has now racked up 27 10Best wins over the award’s 43-year history.

Editors once again praised the Corvette for delivering world-class performance at a price that undercuts many of its exotic competitors. The E-Ray’s electrified all-wheel-drive setup adds another layer of capability, proving the Corvette formula can evolve without losing its soul.

Chevrolet Trax: Affordable, Practical, and Still a Winner

At the opposite end of the spectrum sits the Chevrolet Trax, which continues its run on the 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. Redesigned for the 2024 model year, the Trax made waves by delivering standout design, interior space, and refinement—without the premium price tag.

Starting at $21,900, the Trax earned praise from Car and Driver editors for its:

• Exceptional value
• Everyday practicality
• Surprising level of comfort and polish

It first cracked the 10Best list in 2024, and defending that title for 2026 proves Chevy’s smallest SUV is doing something very right.

Tahoe and Suburban: Full-Size Excellence, Recognized

Rounding out Chevrolet’s 10Best sweep are the Tahoe and Suburban, which earned spots on the 2026 10Best Trucks and SUVs list following significant updates.

These full-size SUVs impressed editors with their:

• Broad capability for families, towing, and road trips
• Refined interiors and available luxury features
• Versatility across trims and use cases

Few vehicles can balance size, comfort, technology, and real-world utility the way the Tahoe and Suburban do—and Car and Driver took notice.

One Brand, Three Segments, Total Dominance

From a mid-engine sports car to an entry-level SUV to full-size family haulers, Chevrolet’s 2026 10Best wins highlight something important: excellence doesn’t live in just one corner of the lineup. Whether you’re chasing lap times, stretching your budget, or packing up the whole crew, Chevy has a vehicle that’s officially among the best you can buy. And when Car and Driver says you’re 10Best? That’s about as real as it gets.