Chevy gave its sixth-generation Camaro a midcycle refresh for the 2019 model year, consisting of the introduction of several new in-vehicle technologies along with various exterior styling updates. But between the different models in the 2019 Camaro lineup, it can be a bit confusing to tell which model is which, and to figure out which one you like the most from an appearance standpoint. So we set out to compare all 2019 Camaro models via this visual comparison guide.
Trims
The 2019 Camaro is offered in seven trim levels and three packages that change its appearance, from base to range-topping:
- LS (1LS):
- LT:
- 1LT, 2LT, 3LT
- Packages:
- LT RS
- LT 1LE RS
- SS:
- 1SS, 2SS
- 2019i update to SS fascia, including 1SS, 2Ss and SS 1LE
- Packages: SS 1LE
- ZL1:
- ZL1 (1SE)
- Package: ZL1 1LE (1SE with 1LE package)
Front
The 2019 Camaro lineup features seven front fascias along with an additional one for the 2019i (2019 interim) model year as a rushed update to the SS range to address criticism of the original facelift. The components at play that make the fascias unique are the actual front fascia, grilles, the color of the Chevy logo, lighting elements and design, splitter, hood color and extractors, as well as the color of the mirror caps.
| Front End Design | Grille | Bow Tie | Badge | Headlamps | Signature Lights | Splitter | Hood | Hood Extractor | Mirror caps. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | LS/LT specific | Dual-pane base | Gold | None | LED | Basic LED DRLs | None | Body-color | None | Body-color |
| LT | LS/LT specific | Dual-pane base | Gold | None | LED | Basic LED DRLs | None | Body-color | None | Body-color |
| LT RS | LS/LT specific | Dual-pane RS specific | Black | RS in red | LED | LED light bar | None | Body-color | None | Body-color |
| LT 1LE RS | LS/LT specific | Dual-pane RS specific with black lower accents | Black | RS in black | LED | LED light bar | Black | Black | None | Black |
| SS (2019) | SS specific with black bar | Black SS specific | Black on horizontal grille bar | SS in red | LED | LED light bar with horizontal accents below | None | Body-color | Transversely-placed | Body-color |
| SS 1LE (2019) | SS specific with black bar | Black SS specific | Black on horizontal grille bar | SS in red | LED | LED light bar with horizontal accents below | Black | Black | Transversely-placed | Black |
| 2019 SS (2019i) | SS specific with body-color bar | Black SS specific | Black on upper grille | SS in red | LED | LED light bar with horizontal accents below | None | Body-color | Transversely-placed | Body-color |
| 2019 SS 1LE (2019i) | SS specific with body-color bar | Black SS specific | Black on upper grille | SS in red | LED | LED light bar with horizontal accents below | Black | Black | Transversely-placed | Black |
| ZL1 | ZL1 specific | Black ZL1 specific honeycomb | Flow Tie | ZL1 in silver and red | HID | LED vertical accent | Black | Body-color with exposed carbon fiber weave | ZL1-specific | Body-color |
| ZL1 1LE | ZL1 specific | Black ZL1 1LE specific honeycomb | Flow Tie | ZL1 in silver and red | HID | None | Black with dive planes | Black with exposed carbon fiber weave | ZL1-specific | Black |
Rear
The 2019 Camaro lineup is offered in six rear fascias. The components that make up the rear end include the tail lights and CHMSL color, spoilers, the color of the Chevy logo, the exhaust outlets, the insert on the lower rear fascia, as well as the roof-mounted communications fin (antenna). Notably, the 2019 and 2019i SS models feature identical rear ends.
| Tail Lights | CHMSL | Spoiler | Badge | Bow Tie | Exhaust | Rear Insert | Roof Fin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Red LED | Red | None, lip spoiler available | None | Gold | Dual bright tip | LS / LT / SS | Black |
| LT | Red LED | Red | None, lip spoiler available | None | Gold | Dual bright tip | LS / LT / SS | Black |
| LT RS | Clear LED | Clear | Body-color lip spoiler | RS in red | Black | Dual bright tip | LS / LT / SS | Body-color |
| LT 1LE RS | Clear LED | Clear | Black blade spoiler | RS in black | Black | Dual bright tip (2.0T) / Dual quad tip (3.6L) | LS / LT / SS | Body-color |
| SS | Clear LED | Clear | Stanchion spoiler | SS in red | Black | Dual bright tip or Dual quad tip | LS / LT / SS | Body-color |
| SS 1LE | Clear LED | Clear | Black blade spoiler | SS in red | Black | Dual quad tip | SS 1LE specific | Body-color |
| ZL1 | Clear LED | Clear | Body-color sport spoiler | ZL1 multicolor | Black | Large dual quad tip | ZL1 specific | Body-color |
| ZL1 1LE | Clear LED | Clear | Large visible weave carbon fiber spoiler | ZL1 multicolor | Black | Large dual quad tip | ZL1 specific | Body-color |
The Chevrolet Camaro is a family of sports cars that includes a two-door coupe and two-door soft-top convertible as well as various performance variants such as SS, 1LE, ZL1 and ZL1 1LE. The legendary nameplate was first introduced in 1966 and went out of production in 2002, when the model was in its fourth generation. The Camaro was re-introduced in 2009 as an all-new fifth-generation model based on the GM Zeta platform. The Camaro is currently Chevrolet's most affordable sports car, slotting below the Chevrolet Corvette. The current model was introduced for the 2016 model year and represents the sixth generation of the Camaro nameplate. The model rides on the GM Alpha platform shared with the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS, though the majority of the architecture underpinning the Camaro are unique to it. The 2018 Chevy Camaro represents the third model year of the sixth-gen Camaro that deleted the Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition and the Krypton Green exterior color, while adding the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track Performance Package. There's also an expanded availability of the SS 1LE Track Performance Package, which is now available on the 2SS Coupe, as well as the addition of a washer fluid level sensor. A midcycle refresh arrives for the 2019 model year that introduces new, model-specific front and rear styling, a new trim level structure for LT models that adds a new 3LT trim, and a new 1LE track performance package for the 2.0L Turbo LTG engine. The 2019 Camaro also brings the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission for SS models, the Rear Camera Mirror, third-generation infotainment systems, and various other enhancements. The gen six Chevy Camaro is assembled for all markets by GM USA at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
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I know the initial reaction to the new SS front end was rash including from myself but after seeing some at a dealer near me it really has to be seen in person.
Other then the already beautiful ZL1 the ss 1LE looks real sharp especially how the black hood, front fascia, and splitter all complement each other for a aggressive look.
Same rear end for all of them. A black decal for SS and ZL1 would be nice.
I love the new Camaro. I love nearly everything about this car from head lamps to tail lamps. Chevrolet has done a lot with the pushrod v8, but i feel that times are soon changing and Chevy will be forced to move on with smaller (more tech laden) engines. While i don’t see them dropping the V8 from the Camaro lineup, I would think that possibly, GM would move over to a DOHC setup (hence why they’re experimenting with the new Caddy motors). GM is not new to the DOHC v8 crowd as they’ve produced engines such as the 4.6L Northstar, the 5.7L DOHC LT5 and the Aurora 4.0L DOHC V8. Engine performance and technology have come a long way since the DOHC LT5 or the Northstar 4.6L and honestly, I could see Chevrolet using variants of these for the upcoming Camaro as well as the Silverado lineup. GM could easily make a 5.0L and 5.7L DOHC V8 setup for the camaro having the 5.0L as a Z/28 Camaro pushing out 475hp and the 5.7L SS pushing out 525hp, backing them with a 10-speed auto and 7-speed manual along with producing a supercharged 5.7L DOHC V8 pumping out 750hp with no problems. Now, we all know that Ford’s 5.0L coyote is lighter than the pushrod 6.2 (not sure how but it is) so a Camaro with a lighter high revving V8 would be pretty awesome. Of course, still using the Tri-Y headers, active valve exhaust, magnetic ride, Brembo brakes, and a few other things would help as well but with all this, the Camaro should be able to meet or exceed it’s current MPG ratings. The only other thing for the Camaro would be to improve visibility and to give it a trunk that is larger than that of the mustang, even if only by 1 cubic foot. Following more of the lines of the ’68 Camaro would give the car a better visibility and trunk space but still keeping with alot of the current gen Camaro body styling.
Or if they’re going to do the fastback design. Go with the ’70-73 bodystyle
The 2018 looked better.
I still don’t like this car and I am a Camaro fan. I want to love the car again so much but I just cant with this design. Do you remember in 2010 when design for the Camaro was scrutinized so much that when it was rolled out to the public, we ate it up. It was fresh, it was all Camaro. It offered those halo headlights. I had never saw that before. Now everyone does it. This was when Camaro didn’t try to look like a mustang. It had the others chasing it. Today we are seeing reheated leftovers. I am sure this car has great mechanics and runs like no other but until they offer a REAL redesign I fear sales will continue to stagnate. Even the original 1st gen Camaro only ran 3 years. This reboot has been going on for 8. That’s right. When manufacturing was moved to Michigan they created what looked like a smaller version of the same car. If you want to stay with the retro styling try retro into the second gen. instead of the first….again.
I agree with 99% of what you are saying, except BMW had halo lights for years, way before GM added them.
I’m so confused, and I used to sell them. But I can tell you that Honda and Toyota get it, keep it simple and more people will buy. Each of their models has three trim levels, priced accordingly.
If you’re confused, you never sold them.
Most of the mainstream Chevy model range has several trim levels that are simple. The Camaro is different, as it’s one of the products where the broader the lineup, the better due to the personalization needs of the customer. Again, if you sold them, you would know this.
Lastly, there actually are three trim levels (LS/LT, SS, ZL1) with varying levels of performance and customization that is desired in this space. So even there, you’re wrong. But hey, anything to critique, right?
Alex… I know of plenty of chevy/CAMARO SALESPERSONs who don’t know the product.
Just the other day three of them didn’t know the difference between the facade of the 2019 LS/LT and the SS. None have ever known what a 1LE package is or that the Spark had an EV model
The SS and ZL1 models look like absolute garbage. I’m sure the Zl1 look is popular with the under 13 crowd, but they’re not buying cars. LT RS and LT RS 1Le look good, but no V8 in those trims.
Hopefully things turn around for the 7th gen. NO MORE DAMN GUNSLIT WINDOWS!!!!!
Very nice.. except Chevrolet is offering a ZERO-interest offer on all Corvettes between now and November 30th as part of Chevrolet’s Black Friday sale and all Corvettes includes non-Z51 to the C7 ZR1.
We need 7 (+1) front ends and 6 rear fascia’s? Certainly not money well spent. It sounds like they had money to spend on the 2019 but limits on what they could change. So you just fiddle around.