Summary
The Chevrolet Camaro was designed to be a competitor to the Ford Mustang: It’s powerful, sporty and has a strikingly modern exterior design. Recent editions of this muscle car feature turbo engines along with manual transmission, affording more control over your speed and acceleration.
The Chevrolet Camaro is designed to be eye-catching. From the stylish profile to its tall front grille, everything about the Camaro screams performance. The newer models are more sophisticated than ever before, offering sport quality at a competitive price.
Safety
The Chevrolet Camaro comes standard with an ultra-strong cage made from steel to keep you well protected in the event of an accident. The recent 2019 models also have a sophisticated suite of smart safety features. These include forward collision alert, which lets you know if you’re following too closely, and rear vision camera and rear park assist so that drivers can master those tricky manoeuvres. Additional features include:
- Lane change alert to keep you on track
- Five airbags for maximum protection
- Four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), which keeps the brakes from locking and skidding
Older models from 2001 had standard airbags—though not as many as the newer models—and also had ABS.
Interior
The Camaro’s interior is built with one thing in mind: optimizing performance. Its sporty look speaks to the car’s power and handling. The driver’s seat bolsters offer support, while the steering wheel’s flat bottom allows for accurate control at high speeds. The gear shift is ergonomically designed for a pleasant drive. On most models, the car also features:
- Electric windows
- Air conditioning
- A convertible model option—if you want to really experience the open road
Technology
Packed with sophisticated features, newer models of the Chevrolet Camaro, especially from the 2015 model year, are truly modern. The most notable feature is Chevrolet’s intuitive infotainment system, which keeps your finger on the pulse of the road by offering precise navigation.
The touchscreen system is compatible with Apple and Android, and it allows for Bluetooth communication for two phones at the same time. A heads-up windshield display delivers information—including speed and directions—so you can stay focused on the road. The driver mode selector allows you to tailor your driving experience to your preferences. You can also use this feature to adjust to rough conditions, such as snow and ice.
Older Camaros like the 2010 came standard with keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel so you could customize it to your liking, a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.
Space
The Camaro is a sports car, so there’s comparatively limited legroom in the two rear seats but plenty of room for your legs in the front. The trunk space is also relatively small, at just 9.1 cubic feet in recent versions.
Comfort
Ergonomic seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel offer comfort for the driver and front passenger. Heated and ventilated seats are available to make driving an even more pleasurable experience. Some drivers have said, however, that the Camaro’s low roof hampers visibility.
