A new viral video has hit the web claiming to preview the forthcoming debut of an all-new Chevy Monte Carlo, grabbing the attention of enthusiasts with some very enticing tidbits and sexy renderings. The video shows a sleek, low-slung sports car, with the voiceover narration promising a variety of exciting specs. Unfortunately, the video is 100-percent fake, from the rendering, to the specs, all the way down to the claim that GM is relaunching the Chevy Monte Carlo nameplate. The whole thing is a complete fabrication, as we’re covering here in the first edition of a new segment we like to call Fighting Fakes.
In the brief two-and-a-half minute video, we see a multiple angles of a low, long, two-door coupe. The two-door shows highly angular styling and aggressive proportions. The design incorporates thin upper lighting signatures and an illuminated Chevy badge front and center in the grille. The grille is flanked by V-shaped bumper elements similar to those on the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, possibly to provide some continuity with other performance models in GM’s stable.
The video claims that GM is “reinventing” the Chevy Monte Carlo nameplate for the 2025 model year, combining “retro cues with modern performance and technology.” The video also claims that this supposed 2025 Monte Carlo will cradle “a potent V8 engine pushing over 450 horsepower,” with standard rear-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission and an optional manual. The video even goes on to detail infotainment items, such as “wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,” as well as “adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking.”
It sounds great, but there’s only one problem – this thing is a complete and utter fake. In fact, GM Authority has received several messages inquiring why we haven’t covered this video. Well, the answer is simple – it isn’t real.
Thinking critically, there are numerous issues here. The debut of a new V8-powered sports car really doesn’t make sense, especially in light of the discontinuation of the sixth-gen Chevy Camaro and GM’s ongoing all-electric ambitions. GM is also moving to phase out CarPlay and Android Auto.
To note, the Chevy Monte Carlo nameplate was discontinued in 2007, with the final example rolling off the production line at the GM Oshawa plant in June of that year. There are currently no known plans to relaunch the nameplate.
Source: YouTube
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I’d rather have this (as an ICE/hybrid) than most of the EV junk that GM keeps pumping out.
If GM made something like this it would more than likely be an EV. The reason being it is cheaper for them to make an one off EV than an one off ICE vehicle.
GM will continue to make ICE vehicles, but it’s going to be for their popular models.
It may be cheaper to make, but few will buy.
Probably it is the EV Camaro 7th gen which we know is coming. Chevy could also offer a turbo 6 like Dodge is doing with the Charger. With over 500 hp either way, this Camaro would be a best seller and fuel efficient/low emission too.
How do ‘we’ know that a 7th gen Camaro EV is coming? You privy to info inside of GM?
Yeah, it’s clear gm wants to just become the EV manufacturer for Karens. Nothing exciting, fun, or cool.
And I am afraid that hubris will again lead to another gm bankruptcy.
that concept looks good, so of course it isnt a new gm product
If only…
How about taking this design, and many other concepts over the last 20 years that GM has abandoned, gather GM’s engineers that want out, and start a new American car company.
Quit complaining and buy a Cadillac V or Blackwing while you can.
Ai did corvair , el Camino, GTO
I hate all AI content on YouTube !
Looks a lot like the Buick Avista concept from 2016 that GM should have made
I agree. Certainly looks like the Avista was the basis. Wish we had the Avista.
Don’t be silly, it’s not an SUV, so who would possible want one?? (Sarcasm)
Don’t worry. Mary will never let GM build what customers want.
All the complaining… Truth is that it was the customer who ultimately killed coupes long before EVs. Hey, the last Monte was built in 2007 and because of lack of interest. Was it a bad car?, no, (certainly it wasn’t too memorable either but the V8 SS at least had enough to entice enthusiasts) but it was practical, cheap and easy on the eyes. People froliqued to sedans and later to SUVs. It’s called market shift. The pony cars stayed longer due to their panache but the Camaro is gone and that is because of the same reason. Complain all you want about visibility of practicality of the last Camaro but that would be the same with this beautiful AI model. I worked at a dealership and visitors would pass by the Impala (FWD, yes, but a compelling choice with an even more compelling name) to ask about the Tahoe (twice more expensive, able to seat 5 people also and only with a bigger trunk that will barely gets filled my most). We all dream about these beautiful cars but when they are real, we let them die in favor of a comfy SUV and car companies are in the business of making money. The day the Corvette or Mustang stop selling, they will be gone too, not much space for nostalgia.
Personally, I think the biggest problem was that Camaro outpriced itself from the people that really wanted it. The 6th gen was a great car in many ways, and it had its flaws which have been talked about over and over. But I think the real downfall was that the car priced itself out of its intended audience. I can tell you, there were/are A LOT of former BMW drivers on the Camaro6 forum. BMW buyers typically stuck their noses up at the 3rd and 4th gen cars, even the 5th gens. Just like lowercase gm is doing now, gm left many of their former loyal customers behind.
All these car companies are overpricing their product to meet the draconian mandates set forth by Biden and his radical friends. Camaros and Mustangs were successful sales wise when they were priced where the average person could afford one. Now a Mustang GT is $40k+?
A 2024 Chevy Camaro can be had for $32,495. Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra does not believe in budget models and has pulled the plug on the Camaro and almost all of Chevy’s budget vehicles. Chevrolet is no longer a budget product under Mary Buick Envision Made in China-Barra.
Overpriced? Where else are you getting a 650hp sports car with a six speed for $65K? Mary killed the Camaro in 2019 when funding and marketing stopped.
All new vehicles became overpriced, not just the Camaro.
Overpriced for the target audience. $65k is still a lot of money to the working man, let alone back in 2016-19.
So is a $90,000 Suburban that does not have a $90,000 interior.
So is a $80,000 Tahoe that does not have a $80,000 interior.
A base LT1 was $37k. Why didn’t you buy one?
GM first dropped the Monte Carlo in 1988 and let it stay dead for seven years. That’s a long time. They resurrected it as a FWD V6 with very bland looks in 1995. It had none of its former appeal upon rebirth.
It’s debatable whether the market left the Monte Carlo or whether GM put so little effort into it that they killed the market.
The same story can be told for all of GM’s once big selling and very appealing coupes like Grand Prix, Riviera, Toronado, or Eldorado. They were redesigned into bland shadows of their former selves.
Anybody remember what GM did to the once highly successful and profitable Riviera? They redesigned it in 1986, made it a caricature of itself, and sales plunged over 60 percent. They never came back. The market didn’t decide overnight to shun personal coupes but overnight GM took away all the glamour and presence of the Riv, and the market responded.
I have owned almost 80 cars in my life from almost every major (and several minor) manufacturer you can think of, going back to1927. I have 5 in the stable now. Yes, I like cars. Out of all the dozens of cars I have owned, the single worst one ever, was my 2004 Monte Carlo. The build quality, the electricals, everything was complete garbage. The car was so bad that after a couple years of one thing after another breaking down, I traded it for a GUITAR. No, that’s not a typo. Granted, the guitar was worth $3K USD, but regardless. I swore off GM for years until I discovered the 5th Gen Camaro. It’s like GM woke up finally, and started building quality vehicles again.
More Camaro than Monte Carlo.
That’s fine if they don’t want to bring back the Monte Carlo. I’ve got a first generation 1970 in my garage and enjoy driving it.
If that’s an AI hack job then the general should invest heavily in AI. I’m very ICE but would consider one of those even as an EV just on looks alone. One sexy animal. Prefer the grille treatment in first image.
Sweet looking car. To bad it’s not going to be available!
The real question is, now that the Camaro is done, is GM getting out of NASCAR? If so, that would be the early demise of GM. This rendering, although fake, would look good going around Daytona.