The mid-cycle refresh for the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro received a surprising amount of negative backlash. The automaker received so much feedback for the SS trim-level, in fact, that it was forced to rush a mild redesign to market to fix it. The redesigned front end for the non-SS models remained, however, as it did not elicit the same negative reaction as the black-painted SS fascia.
Marouane Bembli a well-known automotive digital sketch artist and YouTuber, thinks Chevy could have done with revisiting the front fascia for the non-SS models, as well. He recently fired up his computer and tried his hand at improving the contemporary look of the coupe, making it look a bit more like a vintage muscle car.
Bembli, otherwise known as The Sketch Monkey, says his design has “less nonsense,” and “more muscle,” thanks to its simpler design and throwback circular headlights. In addition to the redesign front end, his reimagined Camaro refresh also has black side skirts and black wheels with a brush metal lip. This rendering was based on a Chevrolet Camaro RS equipped with the optional 1LE Performance Package, which includes black 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, performance suspension components from the Camaro SS, a dual-mode exhaust, a black front splitter and rear blade spoiler and a satin black hood wrap, among other equipment.
While we can appreciate the throwback look of Bembli’s redesign, we think the modern-day look of the original is better suited to the current sixth-generation Camaro’s body shape. We’re not sure if the squared-off grille works with the sleek side profile of the car, but design is subjective, of course. This design reminds us a bit of the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 front fascia, though the lower intake is much smaller.
Let us know if this redesigned Camaro is a hit or miss by voting in the poll below. You can also watch as he designs his reimagine Camaro and explains his reasoning for some of his design choices in the video below, too.
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The camaro redesign fascia is a joke
The blazer is a joke
At least Ford got it right with the mustang and Bronco.
Sales plummeted???? The Camero was always a car the average guys could afford. GM said it would be affordable. If you want to sell them, adjust the price.
I own a 2019 camaro ss. I love it. The truth is that it is not a versile car, not a family car, not good on fuel , not easy to see out of, poor truck space and is expensive and really not easy to park.So why do. I love it? ,it hauls ass and chicks dig it.
I have a beautiful 1969 Camaro RS and my wife has a 2018 SS convertible with manual 6 speed.
The ‘69 garners more attention and “thumbs up” by a tenfold factor. The new ones just don’t have the same appeal and unless the top is down on the SS , it’s like driving inside a tank with horrific visibility. Camaro needs a refresh and it needs actual car enthusiasts to make that happen.
I agree it should be a bit smaller in da rear far as the body kit circle headlights even if they had to modify the grill and hood a Porsche front end similarities would be a change
I am another GM person. But I have to say that I personally have not liked anything about the latest camaro. It’s big and bulky. It’s hard to see out of the rear view mirrors. Now the corvette is a truly beautiful car. It just keeps getting better. I think you should have the design team on the corvette work with the camaro team and see if they could meet in the middle someplace on a design that would make people look at it and say damn. That’s a nice camaro. Because right now I don’t know very many people that actually like the looks of the one we have now. I wouldn’t buy one. Unless they change the looks. They won’t be around long. People are going for the older hot rod looks of the mustang and the challenger. And the barracuda if they do build that. The camaro is just not a good looking car for the money.
Why don't chevy try to remake the monte carlo. But with a back wheel drive and V8 with a slightly new design to it.
Because no one would buy it.
Everytime l see a new Camero l just shake my head and smile knowing l made the right decision by buying a Challenger.
They need to do something different with the front end, we can all go back and forth on what we think looks better, but with the Camaro not being a popular seller obviously the looks aren't cutting it. It's not what ppl want.
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Love the circle headlights remind me of 67to71 model
Both designs are insufficient. 67-69body and even yes, the famous 70 1/2 split bumper and real LS powerplants, you will have a better chance. If renderings are boring then the vehicle will be, as well. Stop following the Mustang and C8 design cues and get back to Camaro !
Time for GM and Chevy to throw the throwbacks back and sit down and design good looking MODERN vehicles with high build quality, good power, reasonable fuel economy at a decent price that are not torturous to drive on a daily basis. Is that too much to ask?
no more 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder muscle cars!! Can anyone agree that muscle cars weren’t build to accommodate the average person just for a daily ride without the scream of an american v8.
Without the sales of the 6 cylinder Camaros I don't think GM justifies making it. I agree though it's pretty much pointless, but I think buying one with an automatic is too.