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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Review

STYLING | 9 out of 10

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Compelling, to be sure, but in a thoroughly modern way—think Megan Fox, not 'Foxy Lady.
Cars.com

Evocative, contemporary styling that thankfully misses being totally retro
Car and Driver

The gauge and console layout is clean, tasteful, and modern
Automobile Magazine

The concept car for the new Chevrolet Camaro burst onto the auto-show circuit several years ago and received instant critical acclaim. After a long wait, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is here, and thankfully not much has changed on the styling front.

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com tend to view the 2010 Chevy Camaro as the most appealing of the trio of Detroit pony cars (the other two being the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger). The new Chevrolet Camaro, which is available in V-6-powered LS and LT trims, as well as the V-8-powered SS, strikes an unrivaled balance between retro styling cues and modern elements. Cars.com comments that, "though loosely styled after the 1969 Camaro, the 2010 model lacks the vintage look of the current Dodge Challenger or Ford's 2005-09 Mustang." Car and Driver agrees, praising the 2010 Chevy Camaro for its "evocative, contemporary styling" that recalls the nameplate's late-60s glory years but "thankfully misses being totally retro." Automobile Magazine says that, "out among traffic, the Camaro stands out," and not just for its unmistakably loud exhaust note. In a nod toward Chevrolet's other sportscar, Autoblog points out that "the reverse Mohawk in the roof is meant to tie the car to the twin-cockpit silhouette of the Corvette," a vehicle that also lends its V-8 engine to the Chevrolet Camaro SS. All told, reviewers are hard-pressed to find anything disappointing about the exterior, and early consumer reaction seems to be very positive as well.

While Chevrolet has, by all accounts, nailed the exterior design, reviewers aren't as impressed with the interior. Cars.com reviewers find that the interior "looks more retro than the exterior," with a few elements that are clearly reminiscent of the 1969 Camaro, and "the unique center controls may be off-putting for some." Car and Driver faults some of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro's ergonomics, claiming that, "as great as the high-mounted squircle-shaped gauges and cool center stack look, the script is tiny and the buttons can be ergonomically challenging in operation." A couple of reviewers point out that the 2010 Chevy Camaro's interior is rather dark—Autoblog warns that "the high beltline, low roof and black interior don't let bundles of excess light to play within the cabin," creating a "somber" environment. Not everything about the interior is bad, however; Automobile Magazine praises the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro's instrument panel, noting that "the gauge and console layout is clean, tasteful, and modern."

Conclusion

The sculpted exterior of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro evokes just the right emotions, but the dark interior can suck some of the joy out of driving this reborn muscle car.


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  3. quality
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Other Choices:

Competitors for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro fall in to several categories dictated by which Camaro you're considering. The most obvious competitors are the Camaro's traditional nemeses: the 2010 Ford Mustang and 2009 Dodge Challenger. We prefer the base Camaro to the base V-6 Mustang or Challenger because the Chevy's engine/transmissions are flat-out better. However, the newest Mustang GT is plenty refined and stands out as a great value with a V-8. The Mustang Shelby GT500 manages to eclipse even the Camaro SS's formidable punch, with 540 horses. The Challenger R/T and SRT8 provide two different levels of V-8 power packaged around a larger five-passenger interior. If you're looking at other coupes with V-6 engines and automatic transmissions, the Toyota Solara could be your car if you prefer a duller drive with less iconic style. Sporty coupes like the 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe might be up your alley if you're considering a Camaro with a V-6 and a six-speed manual. The Camaro is unabashedly American in its styling, but the refinement of its powertrain and suspension are easily the match for these imports.

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Comments (14 total)

  1. Another cheap product

    By emile | Posted: Apr 12th 2009, 11:23:02 AM

    exterior design is great but if you've seen the interior, it's all plastic and looks like some transformer toy. another reason why GM is on the path of failure.

  2. X Chevy fan

    By Chas Hart | Posted: Apr 28th 2009, 06:45:02 PM

    OK. 35k for a Goverment, owned v8 Camaro with cloth seats and Obama is going to back all warranty work. No Thanks!!!

  3. 2010 Camaro

    By Blake | Posted: May 1st 2009, 12:11:28 PM

    I love this car.

  4. The Best Camaro Yet....

    By Native New Yorker | Posted: May 9th 2009, 10:12:16 PM

    Notice there's no exclamation point at the end of my title...? It's because "the best Camaro yet...." is almost damning it with faint praise. As a former owner of a mid 80's Trans AM I was hoping for a sexier design. I doubt anyone, but the musclecar faithful will really want to walk outside and see this new Camaro in their driveway. There are way too many other suitable choices for the money.... (Infinity G37, 3-series coupe, Nissan 370Z, the Corvette and the list goes on and on....)

  5. This Car Rocks

    By Ernest Sulivan | Posted: May 16th 2009, 02:25:36 AM

    As soon as the buying frenzy stops and I can get a deal I will trade in my 03 Accord I4 . For a Camaro in Red Jewel tint. So I am not muscle car faithful.
    The car starts at 23K. The Vette, G-37, 370
    BMW 3-Series are not direct competition.
    Mustang,Challenger, Accord Coupe V6, Altima Coupe V6 are the main competition. Most Camaros will sell in the $24-$32 range. And I would much rather have a loaded Camaro than a basic 370Z or G37 or whatever.

  6. This Car Rocks

    By Ernest Sulivan | Posted: May 16th 2009, 02:26:51 AM

    As soon as the buying frenzy stops and I can get a deal I will trade in my 03 Accord I4 . For a Camaro in Red Jewel tint. So I am not muscle car faithful.
    The car starts at 23K. The Vette, G-37, 370
    BMW 3-Series are not direct competition.
    Mustang,Challenger, Accord Coupe V6, Altima Coupe V6 are the main competition. Most Camaros will sell in the $24-$32 range. And I would much rather have a loaded Camaro than a basic 370Z or G37 or whatever.

  7. No Stang

    By markomustang | Posted: May 16th 2009, 07:22:15 AM

    Never was a Camaro buff...but this one looks like the 1967's overweight sister.
    I'll keep my GT

  8. Bathtub with wheels

    By C. Shennad | Posted: May 21st 2009, 12:46:46 AM

    tried out the V6 version at my local dealer and came away shaking my head in disbelief.
    The car has horrible visibility because of its high sides and low roof and not much better out the front due to its massively thick windshield pillars.
    The interior was completely devoid of anything but two gauge clusters and not much else.
    It rattled and squeaked over every bump, combine that with its short fat Hot Wheels look and you have a disgrace to the Camaro legacy.
    Fit and finish were average at best with paint quality grainy.
    Couldn't care less about performance,this thing is a joke and the very reason GM has gone belly up!

  9. By manny prego | Posted: Jun 3rd 2009, 02:38:40 PM

    My last GM car was a 1980 Z-28, I bought it brand new, at 32,000 miles I traded up to a brand new 1982 Datsun 280 ZX, I've never looked back, my Z-28 was a dud, six Japanese cars later, I was willing to give the new Camaro a try, but a visit to the dealer proved disappointing to say the least. The interior looks cheap and hastily put together, the red paint was covered in orange-peel and to add insult to injury the dealer is adding a premium to MSRP, no wonder GM is in the toilet, shoddy quality, greedy dealers and a whole lot of hype. The salesman was giving me a better deal on a '09 LT-1 Vette than the Camaro LT-2 SS. I just don't feel sorry for GM anymore. By the way, how long before Uncle Obama kills off the "irresponsible Gas Hog" SS?? Looks like I'll be getting a 370 Z.

  10. By USA #1 | Posted: Jun 5th 2009, 08:31:49 PM

    I have had 3 cars since 1989, two of them getting 250k plus i am still driving the third.
    All i did was change the oil and checked the fluids and put gas in them,along with some minor mechanical repairs that all cars have. So I don't get all the American car bashing.All three of mine have been great to me and i would not buy anything else. BTW all three of my cars were GM products.

  11. By Bumblebee | Posted: Jun 17th 2009, 12:02:58 PM

    Number 8. I find your comment intersting, since I too drove the V6 model at my local dealer. The cabin was extremely quiet. Never heard a squeak or rattle anywhere in the car. Shaking your head in disbelief - I find that unbelievable. I must 2nd number 10. I have had no quality or reliability issues with any of my GM vehicles.

  12. By charmed | Posted: Jun 19th 2009, 11:55:51 AM

    I think that the new camaro is Great dispite all of you horrible people of think its a bad car which it isn't its a perfect car I Love it and I Plan on getting one.

  13. By dmout | Posted: Jun 25th 2009, 07:45:42 PM

    I have received my 2010 Camaro SS. I am very pleased with the 400 HP Auto.version. Great fuel economy on highway @25.2 MPG @ 73 MPH. The first two Quarter Mile times @ Houston Raceway 13.84 @ 104 & 13.88 @ 103. It gets plenty of attention when it is anywhere.Get yours soon.

  14. By Robert | Posted: Jun 26th 2009, 09:30:59 AM

    I just saw the car at the dealer. WOW! this is the biggest disappointment in quality. If you look at the paint, the missing paint spots, orange peel, etc,. you will know what I mean. How can they let this thing off the production line. Open the hood and you will see that around most of the fender points, shock towers, etc. all the paint is barely sprayed on. As a painter ( with robots) of 25 years this tells me the outside panel paint is so thin that it has limited over spray. I also looked under the door and found that this spot is also almost completely void of paint.
    Basically all you are buying is the drivetrain for the money. Good bye GM

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