We’re excited beyond excited to see what Chevy has in store for the all-new 2016 Camaro. Slated to be unveiled sometime in 2015 as a 2016 model year vehicle and launch in North America by the end of 2015, the sixth-generation of the iconic muscle car/pony car/sports car is expected to build on the highly-successful fifth-generation model, while offering notable improvements in every attribute.
Specifically, we expect quite a bit from the 2016 Camaro, including for it to:
- Be an all-new (completely re-engineered and re-designed) model
- Use the long-wheelbase variant of Alpha platform shared with the first-generation Cadillac ATS and third-generation Cadillac CTS, thereby becoming somewhat smaller and significantly lighter than the Zeta-based fifth-gen, resulting in greater performance capabilities and more fun for the driver
- Offer a turbo-charged I4 and possibly a boosted V6
- Offer better visibility from inside the cabin compared to the fifth-gen model
- Evolve the Chevrolet design language
- Have the latest in-vehicle technology, including the newest version of the MyLink infotainment system with the Performance Data Recorder, OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi, and the latest in active safety tech
- Have a myriad of trim levels and variants offering something for everyone, from a sporty daily cruiser to a track monster and from a drag strip queen to a weekend convertible
- To see everything we know and expect form the 2016 Camaro, click here
And with that, we ask you: what do you want to see in the 2016 Camaro? Is it a specific set of engines and transmissions? Explicit performance capabilities? A certain design? Let us know in the comments.
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The biggest design cue that I think should be implented is that the car should be shrunk a bit, the current car has an amazing look but just has the look of a larger car. By judging the spy shots chevy has done exactly this, the roofline looks down as the length too.
Add a heated steering wheel…Dammit!
I would like to see…
Better visibility
Less weight
LT4
New Z/28
New ZL1
No 4 Cylinder
(4 bangers are for the weak)
Nurburgring time
Top Gear Review
Mustang fading in the rearview mirror
That’s it. I honestly love the Camaro how it is right now.
I’d like to add LT1 to this list. Not everybody likes a supercharger 😉
LT1 will be the standard engine in the SS. The LT4 or a version of it will be an option along with some other things in the future.
Are you talking Top Gear magazine or the TV series? The TV show is an entertainment show, the car reviews are primarily for entertainment purposes.
4 cylinders are for the weak, eh? Wrong.
I would advise you to have a look at GM’s own 2.0L LTG, which makes more torque and more low-end horses than the 3.6L V6 LFX. welcome to the 21st century bud.
I dont expect the design to be that different. Didnt GM say way back that thecdesign wont be to different, just whats underneath? We wont know until april.
I would like to the 2016 take on the styling cues of the second gen Camaro. I doubt it will be like though, but I think it will be a whole another level of muscle car,like the way the C7 was so vastly different from C6. Can’t wait to see it,hopefully Chevy will bring it out to NYC auto in a few weeks from now.
The answers here are simple.
Better refinement of the entire car.
Handling that dynamics we have never seen in a Camaro before. Not just big numbers but the ride to go with the grip.
A full range of engines. Two V8 engine, a solid V6 and a Turbo 4 with no less than 300 HP. If this car is to go global you need all hands on deck also with the increasing prices of the V8 models it would be nice to have other options with real power. Those who have never driven an Eco Turbo with 315 FT LBS of torque just have no idea.
Less weight. A turbo 4 starting at 3400-3500 V8 with 3600-3800 loaded could be expected.
The interior the Camaro group wanted in the last model. We have what GM forced on the group and not the interior they wanted. Proves that one should be careful what you put in a show car because you may be forced into it against your will.
Styling is what it is and will not advance the car a lot but it will not do any harm either. Half will love it and half will hate it but that is all the more we could expect no matter what path they chose. In the end it will still sell fine and after a month or two 90% will like it no matter what. This is what makes being a product planner sit up at night.
I expect the vision will be improved.
The car will have better packaging inside for better use of room but I expect the outside to be sized to where it will make Autocrossing a joy. Also the interior quality will be a jump up from what it is now, Much better materials.
This will be the first Camaro that will be the complete package in it’s history. For too many years GM has short changed the Camaro., The early models were based on a Chevy II platform to save money. The later cars got their own platform but ran out of money and never was able to put the interior in that was of quality the car deserved. This is why your 4th gen widow motors quit. I know one of the past brand managers of the F body has stated that they always ran out of money after the drive train and suspension were done.
Even in the suspension they never really got it to the level they really wanted as too often big tires, big sway bars and big tires were used to make the car stick on the skid pad but would bear your fillings out on Detroit roads. Today I expect that the Alpha investment from Cadillac will take the suspension to the next level and have little compromise. I also expect it will fix the weight issues with out adding major cost as if you note Cadillac did the work with out resorting to a lot of expensive materials.
Like I said in NYC half will love the car half will not but by summer nearly all Camaro fans will embrace the car as they will see much more than the evolved styling. There is so much more to this model than any Camaro in the past. All areas will get the funding and attention they need for the first time in a new release of this model No more fixing it after it gets out with additional funding. If anything they will only Improve it as time goes on.
Also if you don’t like the Turbo 4 then buy the V8. Just because you do not like it does not mean it should not be offered. IF you plan on selling this car globally other market will need other options and this will give it a leg up in these markets and even here with people who can not afford a $46K V8 model. Every sale opportunity should be out there and taken. You never leave money on the table.
A 396 cu in. Engine for the z/28, not the LT4. 520hp and starting under 55k
A 2.0 T developing 300hp
a V6 T developing +400hp for the RS
a V8 developing +500hp for the SS
a supercharged V8 developing 650hp for the Z/28
a supercharged V8 developing +700hp for the ZL1
and the new chevy trim level starting with the L , LS, LT and LTZ.
and hope to see it in every market.
I would hire you.
Thanks, but you want to hire me in Algeria??? here Chevy hasn’t the good portfolio.
I agree with everything except the supercharged v8 for the z/28. The z/28 should stay naturally aspirated as it is supposed to be an all-day full on track car.
Imagine a Z/28 with all its potential matted with a 650 hp engine, just a road monster.
Would love to see:
– More hp motor options
– More head room for us tall folks
– More leg room for us tall folks
– New interior design with updated tech across the board.
– New rim options
– New performance packages
– Updated transmissions
– Ditch the cheap plastic look (interior and exterior ) that showed more in the 2014-2015 models
– Bring back the wrapped exaust facia
– offer a stock old school rumble pack (unleash those engines)
Overall I hope for a faster, lighter, cleaner looking car. Can’t wait to get my ZL1.
Needs a CD player, not just sirius radio! !!
Odds are good there may not be a CD player but it will have blue tooth and will connect to the web do you can get to many sources of web music and all your tunes on a phone or MP3 player.
I would like to see a 400hp Turbo V6
A 475hp Twin-Turbo V6
A 300hp Turbo 4
The 5.3L V8
A smooth and durable seven speed automatic transmission
Dynamic Skip Fire Cylinder Deactivation on 6 and 8
Low zero-to-60 times across the board
I would hope it sheds at least 250lbs if not more. The standard v8 will obviously have the lt1 but I would like to see a new and improved 1LE camaro I think if and when they do the 1LE it should have more power than the standard ss maybe around the 515 range considering it will handle better than the ss. I’m more into the 1LE. The zl1 would probably have the lt4 a little down tuned to maybe 620hp…and the z28 who knows what that’s gonna turn out to be as long all these camaros outrun the Mustang in its class I’m happy
I’d like to see an aggressive advertising campaign that is befitting of the car. Remember the ones from the introduction of the Gen IV models? Those were great.
I agree with the doing all trim levels possible. Out of that, I would like to see more engines interchange with trim levels. I don’t necessarily think that you should be able to get the ZL1 engine in the L, but at least be able to get a V8 and a manual transmission at all trim levels.
I hope they continue with offering dealer installed upgrades such as gear ratio changes and suspension upgrades. We have seen more of those at my dealership than I expected. They’re not an every day thing, but it does happen.
In my perfect world the new Camaro would not be offered in a 4 cylinder. The base car would have a n/a V6 and go up from there. Instead GM would also produce the Code concept car to go alongside the Camaro, as a BRZ/Miata fighter that would put four bangers to good use.
Next I dont see why the V6 Camaro cant be lighter than the base ATS, seeing as it will be a coupe and (hopefully) around the same size.
I hope they keep design cues from the previous gen interior but of course make the cabin much more sports car like and up the quality quite a bit.
A possible Z/28 variant would be 3200 lbs and, although another big displacement, n/a, high revving LT based engine would be amazing, a twin turbo V6 would be cool and unique too.
Really what we aleady know is that this car is going to be the car the previous gen wanted to be. Similar styling and similar models, but the weight where it should be and an interior that actually fits the car.
Cant wait for the car to come out. They really dont need a four cylinder just to copy Ford, but wouldnt mind if they followed the GT350Rs lead a little bit.
I dont agree about the 2.0 T. I think a strong v6 with 350 hp for folks who want a quick and fun daily. Multiple v8 options to around 700hp should be offered for those who want to butt heads with the mustang guys, or actually race their cars on a track.
Keep the v6 or v6T ideas, keep the v8 and s/c v8 idea if it’s in the mix. Ditch the 2.0T. Its the motor that you buy because you dont have the money for a v6 and its a terrible idea. Its not going to get great mpg, its going to have a little power to make it decent but it’s not fooling anyone. Its going to be an all around dud, and unfortunately itll be the most sales of any camaro. Its going to have a huge aftermarket following as with any 4cyl turbo so dont try to bump up the power stock. Call me crazy. Make it good at something, a sporty car with 40mpg. A novel idea. Use the 1.6 T from overseas versus the 2.0 T. Look at how many gen 4 v6’s were sold, people will buy slow camaros. The 1.6T high output has around 200 hp/225 ft lb tq. Make the new one a much lighter weight car. Around 3200 lbs with the 1.6T. A 7 speed gear spread that makes it a bit quicker than the 4th gen v6 camaro. Youve already covered the basis with the v6 and v8, we get it. Save the 2.0T for the cars that dont offer amazingly powerful motors in other trim. Where’s the appeal to the youth mass market? Oh, it looks cool. Daddy can you buy one for me? The youth market will drive a honda fit like a ferrari. Who cares how much power the entry has, any new 4 cyl turbo camaro will be a tuner car and guys will spend ridiculous amounts of money on them since theyre locked into a loan or their parents bought it for them and thats that, so who cares. If young people can get into a quality and fun car with decent mpg without breaking the bank, they will. Take a lesson from the cruze. Bring the camaro back to what made it successful, a fun small simple good everyday driving car that young ppl want to go out and buy. There’s potential that GM can absolutely blow Mustang sales away with a much smaller and higher quality all around car, a small 4cyl that gets 38-40 mpg, and has a starting price around 20-22k. Or keep doing what youre doing and after the first 2 years of novelty watch those twenties drivers sales flock to the cruze instead, or head to Ford dealers.
I think the camaro is showing its age. I particularly don’t like this body style, it would be nice if it would be a little more modern. The back doesn’t match the front. The Interior has always been cheap looking and feeling. The Guages on the console are just ridiculous. And that radio pod is an abomination. The performance is great, no need to adjust to compete with the Mustang or the HELLCAT. Just refine your vehicle, it’s obvious that horsepower can be increased at will nowadays.
Have it loose some weight and increase the power on the SS and upscale models. Enhanced the interior quality and visibility so it excel or equal the Challenger and Mustang. The look would needs a little refresher inside and out also, what about a more aggressive look from the SS model ??
Visibility is terrible. I understand they had to make sacrifices for the exterior beauty of the car, but it was just horrible. I was going to wait for the 2016, but they’ve taken so long on the reveal I got antsy. I just traded in my 2012 Camaro on a new Silverado (I miss her every day.) Being able to see sold me almost immediately. I hope they fix the visibility issue, and cut down on the overall size.
I’d like to see a split front bumper variant, like the ’70 Camaro.
Why has nobody suggested T Tops?!
The few things that I would like to see that, coming from a former Mustang guy, would put it ahead of the pony car:
Turbo charged I4 and V6 option (need to accommodate the economical sports car driver)
Sound system to rival if not beat Ford’s shaker sound system
Heated steering wheel
Information touch screen system w/ navigation and all of those bells and whistles
Improved visibility
Lighter weigh model for more kick and less sluggishness (it’s not that it is sluggish but the weight of the car makes it so)
Improved torque and handling
Better gas mileage than the challenger and Mustang – I know sports cars aren’t driven for fuel efficiency, but that option would open the door to market to those drivers who love the look but appreciate the “Sunday out” type driving
Last but not least, a midnight edition similar to what the upcoming impala will have