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Does this midcycle face-lift keep the Camaro fresh?
Collin Woodard WordsApril 13, 2018
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It’s been less than three years since the sixth-generation Camaro first went on sale, but Chevrolet decided to update the Camaro’s styling for 2019. Designers didn’t mess with the cabin, powertrain, or chassis, so aside from an updated infotainment system, the changes are almost entirely cosmetic. With that in mind, how does the Camaro’s new look compare to the outgoing model?
Up front, you can see some of the most significant changes. Regardless of trim, the bumper and grille have been redesigned, as have the headlights and hood. Lower-trim models now have a much larger upper grille that allegedly channels the first-generation Camaro’s design. On the SS, a blacked-out bar helps it stand out from the rest of the lineup.
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In profile, the 2019 Camaro looks about the same as the pre-refreshed version. Official photos are scarce at the moment, but as far as we can tell, the only changes you might see are the result of the updated front end. Inside, it’s a similar story. The updates to the infotainment system will probably be appreciated, but beyond that, the cabin has essentially gone unchanged.
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Out back, designers gave the Camaro fewer updates than up front. They did, however, give the Camaro new taillights. Instead of the previous car’s boxier “hockey stick” lights, the 2019 Camaro has taillights that are much more rounded. With four distinct ovals, we think they pair especially well with the quad exhaust on the Camaro SS.
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Pricing has yet to be announced, although it’s probably safe to assume Chevrolet will keep prices in line with the 2018 version. The 2019 Camaro’s on-sale date is also still TBD, but we can’t imagine Chevrolet will make customers wait too much longer.
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The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro just dropped, and holy crap does it look nuts. But while the headlights and that wild grille are the most obvious alterations from the 2018 model, The General made some hardware changes for 2019 as well, including suspension and brake goodies for the 2.0-liter base motor.
Major changes for 2019 include a new Turbo 1LE, which joins the V6, SS and ZL1 models with 1LE track packages. That means the 2.0-liter, 275 HP four-banger can be had with a performance suspension, which adds larger sway bars, specially tuned dampers, stiffer subframe bushings, and “cross-axis ball joints” for the rear tow links, which GM says “enhance lateral stiffness.”
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The six-speed manual-only 1LE four banger, whose performance package is based on the V6 1LE, also gets wide summer tires (275mm in the rear, 245mm in the front), Brembo brakes, a drive-mode selector with sport and track modes, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. GM boasts in its press release that the 2.0-liter turbo engine enables the Turbo 1LE to have a “nearly” 50-50 weight distribution.
Also new for 2019 is the fact that the SS model gets a 10-speed automatic with “custom” launch control and line-lock. This transmission, co-developed with Ford, replaces the eight-speed auto and has heretofore been available only in the ZL1 model.
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Does this midcycle face-lift keep the Camaro fresh?
Collin Woodard WordsApril 13, 2018
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It’s been less than three years since the sixth-generation Camaro first went on sale, but Chevrolet decided to update the Camaro’s styling for 2019. Designers didn’t mess with the cabin, powertrain, or chassis, so aside from an updated infotainment system, the changes are almost entirely cosmetic. With that in mind, how does the Camaro’s new look compare to the outgoing model?
Up front, you can see some of the most significant changes. Regardless of trim, the bumper and grille have been redesigned, as have the headlights and hood. Lower-trim models now have a much larger upper grille that allegedly channels the first-generation Camaro’s design. On the SS, a blacked-out bar helps it stand out from the rest of the lineup.
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In profile, the 2019 Camaro looks about the same as the pre-refreshed version. Official photos are scarce at the moment, but as far as we can tell, the only changes you might see are the result of the updated front end. Inside, it’s a similar story. The updates to the infotainment system will probably be appreciated, but beyond that, the cabin has essentially gone unchanged.
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Out back, designers gave the Camaro fewer updates than up front. They did, however, give the Camaro new taillights. Instead of the previous car’s boxier “hockey stick” lights, the 2019 Camaro has taillights that are much more rounded. With four distinct ovals, we think they pair especially well with the quad exhaust on the Camaro SS.
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Pricing has yet to be announced, although it’s probably safe to assume Chevrolet will keep prices in line with the 2018 version. The 2019 Camaro’s on-sale date is also still TBD, but we can’t imagine Chevrolet will make customers wait too much longer.
Do you think the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is refreshing or revolting? Let us know on Facebook.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/refreshing-or-revolting-2019-chevrolet-camaro/
Image: Chevrolet
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro just dropped, and holy crap does it look nuts. But while the headlights and that wild grille are the most obvious alterations from the 2018 model, The General made some hardware changes for 2019 as well, including suspension and brake goodies for the 2.0-liter base motor.
Major changes for 2019 include a new Turbo 1LE, which joins the V6, SS and ZL1 models with 1LE track packages. That means the 2.0-liter, 275 HP four-banger can be had with a performance suspension, which adds larger sway bars, specially tuned dampers, stiffer subframe bushings, and “cross-axis ball joints” for the rear tow links, which GM says “enhance lateral stiffness.”
Outstream Video
The six-speed manual-only 1LE four banger, whose performance package is based on the V6 1LE, also gets wide summer tires (275mm in the rear, 245mm in the front), Brembo brakes, a drive-mode selector with sport and track modes, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. GM boasts in its press release that the 2.0-liter turbo engine enables the Turbo 1LE to have a “nearly” 50-50 weight distribution.
Also new for 2019 is the fact that the SS model gets a 10-speed automatic with “custom” launch control and line-lock. This transmission, co-developed with Ford, replaces the eight-speed auto and has heretofore been available only in the ZL1 model.
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