In case you didn’t get the memo, the future of the iconic Chevy Camaro nameplate is uncertain, as the current sixth-generation model is slated to sunset at the end of the 2023 model year without any clear successor on the docket. One likely scenario is the next-gen Camaro will emerge as a high-performance electric vehicle, as hinted in a teaser video that dropped during the GM EV Day event back in March. However, what would happen if the Camaro nameplate was reimagined as a new, hyper-aggressive crossover? Now, one digital artist has created exactly that.
Produced by London-based Instagram user @carmstyledesign1, this new Chevy Camaro crossover concept is a far cry from the production model we know today. While the front end does bear a passing resemblance to the current 2021 Chevy Camaro thanks to its wide, low proportions, broad grille insert, and narrow headlamps, the overall design takes the nameplate in a completely new direction, mixing a crossover body with supercar-esque lines.
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The front fascia is characterized by a prominent hood scoop, while the lower grille insert features widely spaced slats finished in black. The corners of the grille sport thin silver inserts, while lower in the fascia, we find a huge composite splitter. Just behind the headlamps is an additional set of air vents.
Moving into the profile view, the new Chevy Camaro crossover concept shows more of its utility-vehicle inspiration, all while sticking to the low stance of a performance vehicle. The wheels are enormous, with a multi-spoke design finished in bronze and wrapped in ultra-low-porfile Pirelli P Zero tires. Peeking out from under the enormous rollers is an equally enormous set of performance brakes. The composite aero treatment found up front also continues rearwards into the side skirts, with a fin-shaped stabilizer added just behind the front wheels.
The rear end finishes this Chevy Camaro crossover concept with more aero lower in the body, as well as a flat rear deck and curved hatch section. The tail lamps are narrow, connected by a single styling line that bisects the tail section.
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All told, this thing is nearly unrecognizable as a Chevrolet Camaro, but it certainly looks like it has some performance chops. Whether or not the purists will accept it – well, that’s a whole other can of worms.
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Looks like something very heavy has been dropped on it!
Next Gen Blazer leaks, uh, well? could be! 😀
Kind of cool, ZLX anyone?
I like some of the styling cues as a prototype to take from. The idea for me to make camaro anything other then what it’s alway been wouldn’t be a camaro. Theoretically what everyone wants out of the camaro would be something like this as it would be more practical. But sedans coupes and cars are dying. Unless it’s a Camry, think they still sell. I love cars not cuv’s and hope if they continue to make camaro they stay true
Loving the first prototype version on top. I own a 2011 now
It’s……………………….uh……………………………….excuse me…………………..🤢
Carmstyledesign1: a contract is in the mail.
…leave camaro alone…they are beautifull as they are..a boxicar camaro…if worse comes to worse build it as a “Camelio”…grocery getter.. but leave the ZL! forever…maintain
Don’t call it a Camaro. Use Chevelle or Monte Carlo maybe even Typhoon or Syclone.
That is especially ugly!
A short while ago, someone rendered a black ZL1 in a four door configuration and the car was beautiful (mostly) What Chevy should have done was brought the Holden commodore up here the right way and called it the Chevelle and brought ALL of the variants up here and got rid of the Camaro just like Ford Should have brought the Falcon up here and got rid of the Mustang. Bolt the Falcon and Chevelle had different configurations here in the states just like their Australian counterparts did in coupe, sedan, subcompact pickup and crossover (what we called wagons back in the day) body styles. Multiple performance engines and trim levels would have kept them relevant and both companies could have done the same as what dodge did and dropped all of their BS cars and just kept the few basic models and they would have been fine.
No thank you!
I understand the high-performance electric vehicle part, but this concept has too much small SUV appearance. There’s already enough SUV’s on the market.
Of the Chevrolet performance cars we have the rear engine Corvette and front engine Camaro. Electric is fine as a performance and mileage enhancer, but please, keep away from the SUV spectrum. Perhaps an AWD sports car like an Audi S4, but not a 4×4 hatchback SUV.
It looks stupid. I wouldn’t waste my money on it.
People and there asinine ideas. Bring back the real muscle cars. The cars with horsepower. Today’s society is doomed with their electric cars.
Electric is the future, and outperforms ICE easily if they are trying. While I have fond memories of C8 rumble, it is on its way out.
I meant V8 above. Noticed typo too late.
You sure that’s not a 2022 El Hideouso?
Or could it be the long awaited Camar Rouge?
I actually quite like the polished carbon “pulp” look.
Has anyone ever shopped at The Vape Room? xx