What I liked about the Chevrolet Camaro:
- Hot Wheels styling
- Surprisingly civil and comfortable
- Excellent sounds from the optional V8
- All safety gear comes standard
What I didn't like:
- Desolate interior
- Hard to see out of
- Not a particularly great driver's car
Who should buy the Chevrolet Camaro:
Someone who wants a head-turning set of wheels, and is willing to put up with a less-than-ideal driving experience
Who should not buy the Chevrolet Camaro:
Serious sports-car fans
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe
- Seating capacity: 4 (supposedly)
- Trim levels: LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS
- Price range (including options): $22,995 - $38,905
- Base engine: 3.6 liter V6, 304 hp @ 6,400 RPM, 273 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM
- Optional engine: 6.2 liter V8, 400 hp @ 5,900 RPM, 410 lb-ft @ 4,300 RPM (SS automatic); 6.2 liter V8, 426 horsepower @ 5,900 RPM, 420 lb-ft @ 4,600 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Recommended for V8
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 17 MPG city/29 MPG highway (V6 manual), 18/29 (V6 automatic), 16/24 (V8 manual), 16/25 (V8 automatic)
- Where built: Canada
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, CD player
- Major options: Power driver's seat, heated leather seats, alloy wheels, sunroof, 9-speaker Boston Accoustics stereo, Bluetooth, iPod adapter
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
This test drive was conducted at a manufacturer-sponsored press event. Accommodations, meals, test vehicles and fuel were provided by General Motors.
