2014 Camaro To Bring “Design And Performance Attributes”: NYIAS 2013
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When the 2013 New York International Auto Show kicks off at the end of March, visitors should expect to see Chevrolet’s entire performance lineup on display. One of these will be the refreshed 2014 Camaro.
According to General Motors, the Zeta-based sports car will be “revamped” while advancing “the design and performance attributes that has made it the most popular sports car under $50,000 for three consecutive years.” We think that could mean the introduction of the monstrous LS7 engine, along with some changes to the interior and exterior.
Joining the 2014 Camaro will be the 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe, 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible, and the Chevrolet SS sports sedan — all vehicles that have been unveiled in 2013. The Camaro press conference will take place on March 27… in the meantime, we’d like to reflect on the fact that this is a great time to be a fan of Chevy performance. Now, how about that hotted-up Cruze and/or Sonic?
Forget warmed over Sonic & Cruze. Give us the Opel GTC!
If any one is going to import the Opel GTC it will be Buick. it would make a for a very nice Grand National if its murdered out in all black.
I expect all 3 (or 4 [knock on wood]) performance trims and 2 body styles to show up at the same show, no? It’s just a refresh, no need to make a big deal about each and every configuration.
For a performance Cruze to be viable, it should undergo fundamental changes to its platform. It’s too heavy. I think that hotted up Cruze won’t come until at least the D2
xx.
It’s also pretty late for a Cruze SS. They are already testing the next Cruze.
Exactly! And the next Cruze will be based on the D2XX platform.
have to agree with Gdvalentine…
I would like to see a LS7 Z/28 and a twin turbo V6 option on the V6 Camaro
I have a feeling the SS name for the Camaro will be replaced with the Z/28 to allow the SS sedan to have the SS name all to it’s self. I suspect the interior will receive the biggest updates with a newer more modern dash board gauges and color HUD for the 2LT models. The back end may have the Euro spec tail lights, slightly reworked diffuser. The front end could have the Jay Leno Camaro esque front end styling tweaks along with the hood extractors. for the I hope V6 Twin turbo. I would have to start saving now if I am to trade in my 2011 Camaro for a 2014, that is if they don’t screw it up…….
No way Chevy is giving up the SS name on models. It’s a heritage brand that should be attainable. That hardly describes the SS. On the contrary they should produce SS versions of the next gen Cruze and Impala, along with the upcoming Colorado, as long as there are performance adds, not just a trim level and a badge. Rememer though that’s exactly what SS was to begin with, just a trim level like my 1966 Impala SS convertible with a 283 & powerglide.. Sharp looker, not really a “muscle car”.
If it were up to me there would be a Cruze SS, Malibu SS and an Impala SS along with the current Camaro SS
I wouldn’t mind if the prices of the Impala SS and the SS sedan are with throwing distance of each other the Impala Is FWD and the SS is RWD, I skipped the Sonic SS because it doesn’t fit in the SS Historical significance of high-powered muscle cars, Others may disagree with me. I would put in the Turbo 4 cylinder from the Verano turbo and call it a Super Sonic. cheesy maybe but it keeps the SS name if you abbreviate it Without actually calling it a SS
I’m all for the SS name And I understand the historical significance of such a name. But I have a feeling that having to many SS names for the current Chevy administration would take away from their new pure SS sedan, they fail to realize that Historically the SS name was widely used.
I agree on all parts, and I’ll add Malibu SS to my wish list. Let’s hope GM understands that while calling an Aussie built sedan a “Chevy SS” might have seemed like a good idea (but not to me), putting the “SS” designation exclusively on this high-line, low volume vehicle would not be wise. Using NASCAR and the “SS” to promote the rest of the Chevy line, where the volume is, seems the right path to me. Afterall, you can walk into any Ford or Toyo showroom on Monday and buy the same model as you watched for 500 miles on Sunday, and at an affordable price. I assure you the same thing will not be true when “SS” hits your local Chevy store (that is if he even gets one to sell).
This is kinda unrelated to the topic but is for the picture used for this story. I would live to eventually see a picture with the ATS-V, CTS-V, Updated Camaro in ZL1 and Z28 trims, Corvette Stingray (or another C7 variant), SS Sedan, and the new Trucks/SUVs (hopefully there will be a performance variant).
Damn, that C7 look like is liquid!
Will be checking them all when I get to the show in few weeks.
Nice when a company caters for the late 30′s age group
I believe a Cruze based SS could work in the next generation if the weight is reduced just a bit, as in the current Eco version. Certainly the 2.0 liter engine from the Verano would make the Sonic RS more entertaining.
I’m still having difficulty understanding why many GM products are SO much heavier than comparable vehicles from other brands. Sure, insulation and other factors play a role, but they are usually 5-10% heftier.
The Camaro and Vette are mighty awesome, why did the photographer park his silver rental next to them? I hope they don’t screw up the 2014 Camaro, it looks great as it is.
New Corvette,SS sedan and some updates for Camaro, all of that is fine, but where’s the affordable performance car?? Everything GM has is high $30′s and up. Yes, V6 Camaro’s are affordable, but that’s really about it? Buick Verano Turbo and Malibu Turbo have decent power but little else in the way of performance upgrades to go with the power.Code 130R looked promising, but it’s been running around auto shows for over a year and there is no indication it will ever make it to production. I really expected more from Mark “car guy” Reuss.
Cruze SS for the win for the next-gen model. Don’t think we’ll see anything for this generation.
I agree with LFX323HP- The Verano and Malibu Turbos are nice, but they need just a bit more assertivness to really satisfy those searching for a true performance sedan. I personally would have considered the Verano with more aggressive suspension and brakes, and perhapse another 20-50 hp, even if those features bumped the price up into the 32-35k range. The Regal GS is closer to covering all the bases but is still lacking in acceleration (due mainly to weight) to fit the bill.
Personally, I don’t think they need a Verano Or Cruze with 275-300hp. I’m thinking one model (Cruze “____”) with 220-230hp, performance suspension and brakes, tighter steering gear, Sport seats (with cloth only), 18 or 19′s with peformance rubber and either manual or auto 6-spd. Price point $26-27K + adds for roof and/or Nav. Want more power? See your local tuner…….The reality is as Alex says, this type of package is not coming until next Gen for the Cruze, if ever?
If they build a Cruze with those specs and the weight is under 3,000 lbs., I truly believe there will be MANY buyers. I’d still like to see something in the 250+ hp range, but the handling and braking upgrades are more important, I agree. They already have very sweet 2.0 liter engines that pump out more ponies, which is why I figure they could stay in that range.
Although I have said it before, if it came down to one or the other, I would much rather see a small, affordable RWD coupe over a Cruze SS at the same or higher price. But, a 250hp Cruze at Chevy and a Astra VXR based Buick hot-hatch would be excellent to see.
But, if a RWD small coupe, like the BRZ, meant sacrificing a Cruze SS that is something everyone should be on board with.
@andrew I think the next-gen Camaro will satisfy demand for a compact RWD coupe. It won’t be as small as the BRZ/FR-S/GT twins, but it will be more along the lines of those than the current car can ever hope to be.
But another RWD model under the Camaro is likely not financially feasible… kind of like the Sky/Solstice. But a Cruze SS is significantly more realistic.