Adding another reason for our friends north of the U.S. border to buy an eighth-generation Corvette, the highly regarded Chevy sports car has just earned a J.D. Power 2026 Canada ALG Residual Value Award.
Corvette was the leader in the Midsize Premium Sporty Car division, based on its ability to retain its value over the years.
According to J.D. Power, “Residual value is a key metric for both consumers and automakers because it reflects long-term vehicle appeal and brand stability. Brands that consistently deliver strong RVs demonstrate confidence in product durability and market strategy, which can influence residual values and customer loyalty.”
Supporting that argument is the fact that General Motors earned nine segment awards between its Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac divisions.
Joining the Corvette from Chevrolet were the Tahoe, tied for the win in Large SUV, and the Silverado 3500 HD in Large Heavy-Duty Pickup.
Winners at GMC included the Yukon, Hummer EV SUV, Hummer EV Pickup, and Savana commercial van.
Tops for Cadillac were the CT4 and CT5.
In the 2026 model year, 13 automotive brands received honors across 26 segments. The selection process involved a comprehensive evaluation of 294 model lines, factoring in used-vehicle performance, brand trajectory, and overall product competitiveness. To quality for a brand-level award, manufacturers needed entries in at least four separate segments. To ensure fairness across varying trim levels, model averages were weighted according to each trim’s share within the full model lineup.
“Brands that consistently retain higher RVs have a broad vehicle line-up that appeals to many customers and with that, do not over-complicate their vehicles,” said Danny Battaglia, managing director of ALG customer success at J.D. Power. “Additionally, pricing plays a big role here. Staying competitive in the market while maintaining their reliability and emotional appeal ensures the top brands stay at the top.”
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J.D. Power
