Is GM still working on a Corvette SUV ?

There have been rumors about a Chevrolet Corvette SUV since at least 2021. At that time, it was mentioned that a new, raised-up 4-door model with a Corvette name would be based on the Ultium platform. Like pretty much everything GM was planning back then. Until now.

GM has slightly changed course lately. but mentioning that PHEV models would be available “soon”. Like a PHEV version of the Chevrolet Equinox already on sale in China. Later, it announced the next-generation gas Cadillac XT5 would come to the US. A model that actually came out in China a few months ago. More recently, we’ve even heard that the Cadillac CT5 sedan would see another generation. One with a gas powertrain. (Which makes you wonder what happened to the 2 Cadillac EV sedans GM has been working on for the past few years.)

We haven’t heard of a Corvette SUV for a while. That could mean it has either been canceled or switched to a gas platform. Which would make sense for the older Corvette fans. A Corvette SUV could be marketed as a much cheaper option to the Lamborghini Urus. And would have to be as loud and obnoxious for a fraction of the price.

Of course, something like this could never actually be based on the mid-engine Corvette. Since Cadillac is using an updated version of the GM Alpha platform, it doesn’t seem that hard to design a Corvette SUV on top of it. The CT5 is already using the 6.2 Liter Supercharged V8 on the V-Blackwing trim. Which would be the perfect top-of-the-line powertrain for a Corvette SUV?

The lure of huge profit margins will be very hard for GM to resist. Even if something like this doesn’t last that long in the quickly changing automotive landscape. they wouldn’t need to sell that many to make some quick money…

The illustration above shows what an Alpha-based Corvette SUV V8 could look like.