The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro has been a far cry from the booming sales success the fifth-generation car was. Though there’s still plenty of life left in the Camaro and the brand is arguably pumping out the best of the nameplate these days.
And refreshed looks are inbound for the sports car. New spy shots seem to show the (2019?) Chevrolet Camaro with the same front clip camouflage we’ve seen in the past, likely hiding revised looks. The jury is out on what to expect from the refresh. Unlike the fifth-generation Camaro’s mid-cycle refresh, the sixth-generation may be in for a more substantial design redux. Many argue the car hasn’t gone far enough to differentiate it from its predecessor.
We see the entire range of Camaros, too. A convertible in more basic trimmings looks to be present, and the fleet is capped off by the king 2017 Camaro ZL1, which sports camouflage at the rear end. Interestingly, the Camaro ZL1 doesn’t have any front-end camo, while the other Camaros feature the skewing pattern at the front and rear.
There will likely be some changes under the skin as well. The Camaro ZL1 ushered in the 10-speed automatic transmission, which means the less-potent Camaro SS could receive be blessed with the additional cogs as well.
We also expect a Camaro Z/28 to become a hot topic in the coming years, though we have absolutely no concrete evidence of what to expect. The rumor mill has said a DOHC V8 engine will be under the hood, though.
Spy shots:Â Autoblog
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I hope they finally take the “cartoon” look away and make it a true and functional sports car. Fix the line of sight. Make some rear seat room. Redefine the 21st century pony car. I have been a true Chevy fan for over 55 years. But they are being “out styled” in many cases by their competitors. Again, give up on the cartoon features. It has become tiresome.
Styling perceptions are subjective. From a designers point of view, the new 6th-gen Camaro’s styling is evolutionary with purpose. I find this deftly sculpted rendition of the Camaro quite appealing, and the convertible is a classic for Camaro and convertible design.
After you spend time in the 5th-6th-gen Camaros, the so-called sight issues go away, if they ever existed, and the design tweeks won’t fix that unless the instrument cluster housing is reduced in height and volume. The sill height will stay high for mandated safety reasons.
Rear seat room; To what end, the new Camaro has redefined itself as a ‘Sports Car’, though, it is still in the classic definition a GT/Gran Tourismo. Personally, I would rather see a package tray instead of seats. In my last BMW coupe, only once has anybody ever sat in the back seat. I realize that others might need their Camaro to have more versatility for daily use, but Camaro doesn’t make a 4-dr version like BMW does with the 3-series. There is the optional Pony car for a bit more versatility, the Challenger, but at a loss of nearly all the attributes that the 6th-gen Camaro gives the Pony car community.
‘Out styled’ by who?
Regards …Tre
Outstyled by Mustang and Challenger.
Your wrong and I don’t think your a true Chevy fan.the new camaros are just as racey and classy as the old ones.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, can be done with the site lines until and all new model comes out. Any update will be a refreshing of front back and inside.
I think the retro look might be wearing thin, and let’s face it they still don’t look as good as the 67-69 cars did. Maybe the next redesign can get some influence from the Gen 3 or 4 cars
What this needs is a completely new 7th gen. instead of a makeover on this.
I would love to see them look more like the 3rd Gen. 6th Gen is nice but I personally like the 2nd and 3rd Gens better.
Dodge nailed it with the Challenger!
As an owner of a 69 RS/SS purchased in 71 and owning 3 in the 90’s the new Camaro is so far ahead in every facet it’s incomparable. The std SS dead stock is quicker than the dead stock 427 yenko! Handling cannot even come close with the all other generations. I love the oldies but these new ones are the cream of the crop. And last but not least I have the 8spd auto in my 16 Z51 Vette. The days of manual transmissions are gone if you want mazimum performance!
I appreciate all the comments about the current Camaro. To say that I’m not a Chevy fan is so incorrect I don’t know how to respond to it. I am Chevy fan for 55 years. The Camaro just has to grow up . It’s time to have the Camaro catch up to the Challenger and mustang and not only catch up but surpass them. Pony cars of the 21st-century are to be something new. and if Chevy doesn’t do it someone else will. The Camaro is a cartoon car and I’m tired of it. BTW I grew up around the dinner table as a Chevy fan. My dad was superintendent of experimental engineering at Chevy for decades and worked directly for Zora.
I would like to see the return of round taillights instead of the generic ones we have now. The 2.0 turbo needs work and refinement and the 10 speed auto will hopefully be used on the SS and other V8 variants. I also think it’s time for a DOHC V8 engine from Chevy.