Camaro Visualizer

chrisvr6 · 05-11-2015, 08:18 AM

found this article, dont know if it was posted before.

DETROIT — Chevrolet will debut a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro "visualizer" later this summer that enables car shoppers to experiment with different colors, options and accessories on the highly anticipated all-new coupe and convertible.

The visualizer is a precursor to the formal 2016 Camaro online vehicle configurator, Todd Christensen, Camaro marketing manager, told Edmunds on Friday.

"The visualizer won't have pricing," he said in a phone interview. "A configurator with full pricing will go live around the time that the cars are on sale in the late fall."

Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran confirmed there will be new Camaro convertible, but that version won't debut at the car's upcoming event in Detroit on May 16. Launch timing on the convertible was not provided.

While Chevrolet is holding off on many Camaro details until the car's public debut, Christensen provided a preview of what enthusiasts can expect with the all-new car.

He said new performance and cosmetic accessories are planned, along with new colors.

"We're taking a page from what Camaro enthusiasts tell us," Christensen said. "You've got to treat accessorization as a full-scale strategy and not an after-thought. They have to be well integrated when the car debuts."

He said enthusiasts will be able to personalize the 2016 Camaro "inside and out, with some performance features as well."

While he wouldn't spell out the exact color palette for the 2016 Camaro, he said "there is a good range of bright and expressive colors to some very luxurious and subdued shades."

The exterior color choices will include "bright reds and yellows to beautiful grays and deep metallic reds," he said.

Retro colors, such as Butternut Yellow and Frost Green, will not be offered, however.

"There's nothing about this car that's retro," said Doran.

The Camaro team gathers Camaro wish lists from enthusiasts by attending Camaro car club events, scouring social media and monitoring the Camaro Facebook page, the largest Facebook car page at General Motors with nearly 5 million likes.

When asked what Camaro enthusiasts are expecting from the 2016 Camaro in terms of performance upgrades, Christensen said: "I don't know that there's a specific expectation. They are looking for us to improve upon what was already great. We're starting with a high bar. Our customers say ‘You guys are doing a good job. Keep it up.'"

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2016...is-summer.html

KMPrenger · 05-11-2015, 08:23 AM

This is a good find.

More office GM performance add ons. More official customizations, and the configurator sounds pretty cool tool.

"nothing about this car that's retro"

Thor142 · 05-11-2015, 08:24 AM

There's that "late fall" again. I have a feeling I'm going to be Camaro-less for a while.

ChefBorOzzy · 05-11-2015, 08:30 AM

You can usually order a car a few months before the configurator is up.. If my memory is correct on some of the more recent highly anticipated releases.

xgnxs · 05-11-2015, 08:34 AM

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(current camaro color palette)

On a more serious note, it is good news to hear that they'll be offering, what sounds like, a wider range of colors. My hopes for a nice orange have increased. And I'm sure everyone wanting a good blue should be pretty happy too.

Good find! Now we have the visualizer to be excited for, whenever that's available.

Thor142 · 05-11-2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

You can usually order a car a few months before the configurator is up.. If my memory is correct on some of the more recent highly anticipated releases.

I hope so. I have to turn this one in Nov.7th

ChefBorOzzy · 05-11-2015, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor142

I hope so. I have to turn this one in Nov.7th

My guess is you'll be cutting it extremely close.

Number 3 · 05-11-2015, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor142

I hope so. I have to turn this one in Nov.7th

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

My guess is you'll be cutting it extremely close.

Close as in about 6 weeks? I'd be shocked if there were cars on the lot before Thanksgiving........which is only 2/3 through fall.

ChefBorOzzy · 05-11-2015, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Close as in about 6 weeks? I'd be shocked if there were cars on the lot before Thanksgiving........which is only 2/3 through fall.

I guess it depends on what your definition of close is. I'm guessing it should be on lots by December. So, I think he'd be without a car for a few weeks.

DenverTaco07 · 05-11-2015, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

I guess it depends on what your definition of close is. I'm guessing it should be on lots by December. So, I think he'd be without a car for a few weeks.

I've been waiting to buy my midlife crisis car (ZL1) for 18 months, now that I have my mind set on a 6th Gen, i'll wait another.....9 to 18 months for a ZL1.

Maybe the itch will be gone by then

Thor142 · 05-11-2015, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Close as in about 6 weeks? I'd be shocked if there were cars on the lot before Thanksgiving........which is only 2/3 through fall.

I really hope you're wrong. I have a hard time believing that you won't be able to take delivery of this car till 2016.

Bhobbs · 05-11-2015, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor142

I really hope you're wrong. I have a hard time believing that you won't be able to take delivery of this car till 2016.

I don't. Based on the first spy shots of the car, the timeline is very end of 2015 or early 2016.

mt3130 · 05-11-2015, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor142

I really hope you're wrong. I have a hard time believing that you won't be able to take delivery of this car till 2016.

I agree. Based on current sales trends, GM will give back nearly the entire sales lead the 5th gen built up over the last 6 model years by the end of this year if the 2016 isn't actually available until 2016.

Right now Mustangs are selling nearly 3:1 compared to Camaros.

PYROLYSIS · 05-11-2015, 10:09 AM

What happened to the thread on this yesterday? It was deleted.

05-11-2015, 08:18 AM	#1
chrisvr6 Drives: suzuki Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: swiss Posts: 2,344	Camaro Visualizer found this article, dont know if it was posted before. DETROIT — Chevrolet will debut a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro "visualizer" later this summer that enables car shoppers to experiment with different colors, options and accessories on the highly anticipated all-new coupe and convertible. The visualizer is a precursor to the formal 2016 Camaro online vehicle configurator, Todd Christensen, Camaro marketing manager, told Edmunds on Friday. "The visualizer won't have pricing," he said in a phone interview. "A configurator with full pricing will go live around the time that the cars are on sale in the late fall." Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran confirmed there will be new Camaro convertible, but that version won't debut at the car's upcoming event in Detroit on May 16. Launch timing on the convertible was not provided. While Chevrolet is holding off on many Camaro details until the car's public debut, Christensen provided a preview of what enthusiasts can expect with the all-new car. He said new performance and cosmetic accessories are planned, along with new colors. "We're taking a page from what Camaro enthusiasts tell us," Christensen said. "You've got to treat accessorization as a full-scale strategy and not an after-thought. They have to be well integrated when the car debuts." He said enthusiasts will be able to personalize the 2016 Camaro "inside and out, with some performance features as well." While he wouldn't spell out the exact color palette for the 2016 Camaro, he said "there is a good range of bright and expressive colors to some very luxurious and subdued shades." The exterior color choices will include "bright reds and yellows to beautiful grays and deep metallic reds," he said. Retro colors, such as Butternut Yellow and Frost Green, will not be offered, however. "There's nothing about this car that's retro," said Doran. The Camaro team gathers Camaro wish lists from enthusiasts by attending Camaro car club events, scouring social media and monitoring the Camaro Facebook page, the largest Facebook car page at General Motors with nearly 5 million likes. When asked what Camaro enthusiasts are expecting from the 2016 Camaro in terms of performance upgrades, Christensen said: "I don't know that there's a specific expectation. They are looking for us to improve upon what was already great. We're starting with a high bar. Our customers say ‘You guys are doing a good job. Keep it up.'" http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2016...is-summer.html

05-11-2015, 08:23 AM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	This is a good find. More office GM performance add ons. More official customizations, and the configurator sounds pretty cool tool. "nothing about this car that's retro" __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-11-2015, 08:34 AM	#5
xgnxs Drives: 2005 Cobalt Base - 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 444	Multiple shades of red? Whaaaat? That's never happened on a camaro! (current camaro color palette) On a more serious note, it is good news to hear that they'll be offering, what sounds like, a wider range of colors. My hopes for a nice orange have increased. And I'm sure everyone wanting a good blue should be pretty happy too. Good find! Now we have the visualizer to be excited for, whenever that's available.

05-11-2015, 10:09 AM	#14
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	What happened to the thread on this yesterday? It was deleted. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

05-11-2015, 08:24 AM	#3
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	There's that "late fall" again. I have a feeling I'm going to be Camaro-less for a while.

05-11-2015, 08:30 AM	#4
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	You can usually order a car a few months before the configurator is up.. If my memory is correct on some of the more recent highly anticipated releases.

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