2019 Camaro SS 1LE vs. 2018 Camaro SS 1LE: Photo Comparison
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As you may should have already heard, the 2019 Camaro SS is in for a refresh that brings with it all kinds of changes, including new front end styling, a revised rear fascia, the new GM 10-speed transmission, and new technologies such as the Rear Camera Mirror, third-generation Chevy infotainment systems, Forward Collision Alert and revised ambient lighting with new blended color choices. But what a by-stander will notice first about the updated 2019 Camaro, however, are the freshened looks – which also extend to models with the 1LE track handling package.
We just managed to get our hands on exclusive pictures of the 2019 Camaro SS 1LE sitting right next to its pre-facelift twin – the 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, and are bringing them to you hear for a direct side-by-side comparison. There’s a poll at the very end of the article for you to vote for which one you like best.
2018 Camaro SS 1LE (left) and 2019 Camaro SS 1LE (right)
The new front end styling of the 2019 Camaro is noticeably different from the original sixth-gen model, featuring a new front, grille, dual-element headlamps, LED signature lighting and a new “flowtie” open bowtie grille emblem. Notice that the black elements feature a polished black finish, along with aero-enhancing air curtains.
2019 Camaro SS 1LE (far) and 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (close)
The hood of the 2019 Camaro SS 1LE continues to feature an extractor-style hood, but it looks quite different now, with a single transverse extractor replacing the dual longitudinal units of the 2017-2018 models.
2019 Camaro SS 1LE (close) and 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (far)
Look closely enough at the rear bumper cover, and you’ll see the new rear fascia of the updated model as well as sculpted LED taillamps with dark-tinted neutral-density (clear) lenses. Notably, these are exclusive to V8-powered Camaros for the 2019 model year (as LS and LT models get taillamps with red lenses).
2019 Camaro SS 1LE (left) and 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (right)
So, which one do you like best – the new and refreshed 2019 Camaro, or the original 2017-2018 model? Vote in the poll below and sound off in the comments.
Pricing
Some models of the 2019 Camaro will cost less than their 2018 counterparts. In fact, the base Camaro will cost $905 less when it goes on sale later this year. Unfortunately, V8-powered SS models will not become more affordable, as pricing will remain similar to that of the 2018 model.
Assembly
The 2019 Camaro is assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Grand River factory in Michigan.
Availability
The 2019 Camaro SS follows the regular GM model year rollover sequence and launches in the third quarter of the 2018 calendar year.
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The only thing I like better about the 2019 is the rear. They ruined the front, in my opinion.
Pretty interesting that so many people are disliking the 2019 in the comments but the poll reflects most people preferring the 2019. Personally I like the 2019 so much more that I sold my 2016 and have a 2019 on order.
I’ll be buying a 2019 SS1LE… color undecided as of yet but leaning toward Riverside Blue. When I first saw the refresh, I was unimpressed… but the more I see it, the more I like it. I think the new front end is more and more aggressive looking each time I see it.
Front and hood look good but not sure about the disco tail lights.
2019 looks much better now with it’s more aggressive front lip, better anti lift at speed heat and air extraction, better cooling, and more aggressive front end now. The tail lights look good blacked out but I liked 18s too so the front end and hood on the 19 SS 1LE to me is a major improvement.
Is the 10 speed automatic transmission available for the 2019 SS 1LE?
Only the 6-speed manual transmission is available in 1LE spec’d Camaros.
The taillights on the 2019 look cheesey
Looks like a dodge charger grill that I don’t like!!!
I’m a die hard Chevy guy and Camaro enthusiast (I’ve got three in my stable so to speak currently as well as one of its sister cars). Unfortunately, is it just me, but all I can see when looking at the 2019 front end is a 2018 Honda Accord with that big black opening. The tail looks good except for the attempt to round out the tail lights, I hated, I don’t like to use that word as I tell my kids that’s a strong word, so I’ll go with strongly dislike, how the engineers Corvette-i-fied the 2010’s tail lights. I love GM, but they really got to stop taking design cues from the Vette, I have my Camaro’s because I wanted a Camaro, not a Corvette. Anyhow, my personal opinion and we all know how opinions go, if I were in the market to get another camaro right now I’d get a 2016-2018 as they look the most aggressively fast even when sitting still.
You guys are definitely the poster child for having first world problems. To sit here and nitpick the Camaro piece by piece, inch by inch is pathetic. First of all the Camaro is a sports cars and should be judged on that. Does it perform? We all know it does! But this is where you feel your entitled to having more, but this square inch doesn’t sit well with me. Please give it a rest, does the Camaro handle? Brake? And perform as a sports car? If the answer is yes then these things you are nitpicking about are nonsense!
We have to start judging cars and trucks for what they are intended to be used for. Camaro is not to be used to carry people like a van. Its supposed to go fast which it does very well at.
The looks are great and if I think so then why am I wrong and you are right. It seems to me the that when people support GM designs they are put on the back burner to people who trash them every chance they get.
I dont nitpick every inch of a car because I am smart enough to understand that a automotive company can not and will not make everybody happy with their design language. So I take the entire car into consideration! Does the car perform the way it was designed to?
Getting hung up on the way a light is shaped or this spot on the grill is just a waste of time. It’s a waste because you people had better start appreciating these camaros and Corvettes because in the near future these types of performance cars might get the plug pulled and when they are gone they will not be ever coming back! But I imagine that people will be to self centered to acknowledge this and continue to nitpick the Camaro until is not here anymore.
Then they will complain that GM doesn’t build fun cars to drive anymore! You know like they now do with the Chevy SS!
Chevrolet says the 2019 Camaro is more aerodynamic; but it just doesn’t pass the eye test where the older car looks sleeker or the fact that the 2019 EPA mileage numbers is worst than the 2018 Camaro which doesn’t makes sense unless the Camaro has gained weight.
There is no “eye test” for aerodynamics, only a wind tunnel test. What looks sleek often isn’t at all efficient aerodynamically.
As for the eye test for beauty, this Camaro is a big stonking pile of fail.
Did GM hire the Honda Civic Si designer?
I agree! In the ‘50s, ‘60s and early 70s GM design led the world. Now they follow.
Americans only (believe) they lead the world when they have no competition. Today they only lead in ignorance… ROFLMAO
well they did fix the hood. neither one is all that great i wish they would get rid of the disco drl lights
well they did fix the hood, neither year is all that great i wish they would get rid of the disco drl lights
+10
I prefer my 2015 SS 1LE
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They completely ruined the front end. Looks cheap and common-not a Camaro look at all.
The 2019 is unbelievably ugly. GM needs to clean house and hire new designers. The exterior and interior designers of this vehicle has done a huge disservice to the chassis/dynamics engineers.
The 2018 has ‘attitude’ – the 2019 is “bleh”. When I first saw a picture of the ’19, I felt so disappointed. Camaeos are beautiful cars and the front grille of this car looked like all the other models.
The 2019 front end is a complete hot mess.
The 2019 rear end is a nice homage to the 5th Gen tail lights that they ruined in the 5.5 Gen MCE.
Both models’ hood mounted heat extractors are measly and ill-conceptualized.
The ’19 Camaro has a face only a mother could love, on payday. Looks like the stylists worked too much OT on trucks and SUV’s. What were they thinking? This isn’t a Camaro look at all.
I thought it was ugly at first, but seeing them side by side, it looks fantastic. I voted 19.
I like the 2019 refresh. But I think of swimming goggles ever since someone pointed out that the taillights look like them.