2022 Chevrolet Camaro Review

Chevrolet Camaro Overview

The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is not just a fun slice of throwback Americana—it's one of the best sports cars in today's market.

The Camaro is one of the most customizable cars on today's market, with a wide range of powertrains, trims and styles. With nimble handling attributed to both body types, it deserves its spot in this discussion for performance value. 

 

Pros

  • Spectacular handling
  • Wide powertrain selection
  • Excellent performance for the price

 

Cons

  • Tiny rear seat
  • Even tinier trunk
  • Hard to get in and out

 

What's New?

  • It has New paint and wheel options
  • 1LE Track Package is no longer available on L.T. trims

 

What do We Think?

The new Camaro has turned heads and won awards for its performance. Once upon a time, Chevy's sports cars were only good on paper, but now this line of vehicles offers something different: actual world-class handling that will impress even the most demanding driver. 

The 2022 Chevy Camaro is more than just a straight-line speed machine with its sharp corners and powerful engine. 

 

Introduced in 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is a sporting machine that can tackle any road condition. It's based on the Alpha platform, developed for the discontinued Cadillac ATS, another great athletic car from its line-up. The Camaro is an American icon. It's the perfect blend of performance and style, with power varying from neck-snapping economy cars to V8 monsters capable enough for any road condition. 

 

Camaro is a dynamic, powerful car that still has some flaws. The 2022 Chevy Camaro exterior includes: The rear seat may be better suited for luggage than people. There isn't much visibility through narrow windows; ingress/egression can become complicated when you need room in the trunk. Hot hatchbacks are the perfect car for practical people. For those who want a joyous drive wrapped in classic pony-car sheet metal, there's no better choice than a Chevrolet Camaro!

This next generation of Camaro will be the last with two doors and an internal combustion engine. It's around until 2024, at which point a four-door electric replacement takes over for good. 

 

Performance & Fuel Economy

The rear-wheel-drive Camaro offers four engine options, with a six-speed manual as the default. However, two automatic transmissions are available for $1 495 or $1595. The base turbo engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic; it's the V6 and eight cylinders that get ten cogs.

 

1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT

  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Engine: 2.0-liter turbo-four
  • Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp/295 lb-ft
  • Efficiency (city/highway): 19/29 mpg (manual), 22/30 mpg (automatic)
  • Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.4 seconds (manual), 5.5 seconds (automatic) (mfr)

 

1LT, 2LT, 3LT

  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Engine: 3.6-liter V-6
  • Horsepower/Torque: 335 hp/284 lb-ft
  • Efficiency (city/highway): 16/26 mpg (manual), 18/29 mpg (automatic)
  • Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.2 seconds (manual), 5.4 seconds (automatic) (mfr)

 

LT1, 1SS, 2SS

  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Engine: 6.2-liter V-8
  • Horsepower/Torque: 455 hp/455 lb-ft
  • Efficiency (city/highway): 16/24 mpg (manual), 16/26 mpg (automatic)
  • Acceleration (0-60 mph): 4.3 seconds (manual),4.0 seconds (automatic) (mfr)

 

ZL1

  • Drivetrain: RWD or AWD
  • Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged V-8
  • Horsepower/Torque: 650 hp/650 lb-ft
  • Efficiency (city/highway): 14/20 mpg (manual), 13/21 mpg (automatic)
  • Acceleration (0-60 mph): 3.7 seconds (manual), 3.5 seconds (automatic) (mfr)

 

Safety Ratings & Features

The NHTSA awarded the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro five stars, and it also earned Good scores in all crashworthiness tests except for one: roof strength. The 2021 model had an Acceptable rating. Safety features are sparse. Blind-spot monitors and parking sensors can be found on 3LT trims. Still, automatic emergency braking or adaptive cruise control doesn't exist in the vehicle at all times for some buyers' preferences. While pony cars have never been industry leaders in driver-assist tech, the Ford Mustang offers better features.

 

Cargo Space & Interior Room

 

Chevrolet's Camaro has a smaller interior and shorter rear-seat legroom compared to the Challenger. It makes it challenging for carriers of all shapes and sizes who need room in their car when hustling around town or on longer trips. 

 

Cargo space:

  • 2022 Camaro: 9.1 cubic feet (coupe), 7.3 cubic feet (convertible)
  • 2022 Challenger: 16.2 cubic feet

 

Legroom (first/second rows):

  • 2022 Camaro: 43.9/29.9 inches
  • 2022 Challenger: 42.0/33.1 inches

 

Technology

With its 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, the Camaro starts as a competent sports car that's affordable for most drivers and their families. It also has an 8" widescreen with head-up display (HUD) wireless charging standard on 3LT trims plus Wi-Fi hotspot compatibility through Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity options are available too. The software is intuitive, and the Camaro's integrated vent control rings make for an attractive design.

 

Recommended Trim

There are no fewer than eight trims that offer multiple powertrains when it comes to the Camaro. Prices for this coupe range from a base L.S. starting at around $26,000 up through an automatic ZL1 costing approximately 68 thousand dollars. The four- or six-cylinder engine is used in L.T. trim levels, while the V8 is found on the higher-end S.S. model.

If you're searching to get the most out of your car and don't want it costing too much, then this 1LE Track Performance package may be just what. At about $46K we feel like that's an incredible performance bargain. 

 

Our Score 8/10

The Camaro is an excellent option for those who want performance and style. It has excellent acceleration handling capabilities that are easy to appreciate on the road or track thanks to its responsive engine response time and sound braking system, making it safe even when going fast. The only drawback? It's not as fuel-efficient or spacious as other cars in its class, but still tons of fun to drive regardless.

 

Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

Engine Name Engine: 4-Cyl Turbo 2.0 Liter

Horsepower 275@5,600

Fuel Unleaded Premium

Class Sporty/Coupe

Drivetrain RWD

Trim 1LS Coupe

Body Style Coupe

Transmission- Transmission, Tremec 6 Speed Manual (TR6060)

Standard MPG 19/29

Seating 4/4

 

Pricing

TRIM - 1LS Coupe

MSRP $25,000

Fair Market Price $28,188

5-Year Cost to Own / Rating- Coming Soon / N.A.

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