2019 Camaro unveiled with refreshed design, 10 Speed and 1LE Turbo Model!! - Page 28

m666etal · 04-09-2018, 01:05 PM

Is this Chevy's attempt to kill the Camaro? This is UGLY

Cgocifer · 04-09-2018, 01:09 PM

For those of you who do buy a 2019 SS, first stop would be a body shop to at least paint the black bumper body color. $500 well spent.

Martinjlm · 04-09-2018, 01:11 PM

Apparently beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’m kinda liking it, but not an “enthusiastic” like. A lot different, but not necessarily a lot better. Definitely not enough to get me to move off of my 2017.

Headlights? Like
Hood? Like
SS Grill / Bumper? Mostly like. Could do without the “chinstraps” that protrude inward. It will be interesting to see if / how a front splitter would look on this. Almost looks like a splitter type treatment just above the bottom line of the fascia.
RS Grill? Not really a fan. Looks a bit docile to me. I think it’s the body colored bumper that makes it look docile.
Tail lights? I like, but I like the 2016-18 a bit more. The new lights pay homage to the original round taillights. I do like how the amber lights present.
New Tech? The 10AT is a welcome addition. Not sure I would use line-lock but glad it’s there for those who would. The rear view mirror camera is an awesome tech. I drove a Bolt that had this for a couple weeks. Common sense and awesome tech.

If I didn’t have a Camaro and was looking to buy, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a 2019. But it is not sufficiently above and beyond the car I already have to make me consider moving off of my 2017 Fifty Vert to acquire one.

Keloid · 04-09-2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cgocifer

All they really need to do is paint the black bumper body color and move the bowtie and bam! Pretty good looking front. The tail lights on the other hand are just pure crappola. No fixing those.

It may look better, as in less offensive. But that still leaves you with those cheek bones (or cantinflas mustache) with pointy corners, which look superfluous. If you were to remove those fangs, the design would then leave you with rectangular lines, which is overall regressive.

soloknight6 · 04-09-2018, 01:17 PM

It’s growing on me. I love the rs front end, and like the idea of the larger distinction between the SS and rs. I bet with the 1le package on the SS (black hood and mirrors, plus matte black front bumper section to match) this car will look killer.

Remember, everyone disliked the 5th gen refresh, Hell most disliked the 6th gen on Camaro5, calling it a LEXUS.

It will grow on most. The only thing I have a problem with now is that rear end...

Im excited to see what the LT1 can do with that 10 speed at the track.

AdvanSuper · 04-09-2018, 01:22 PM

Atra · 04-09-2018, 01:23 PM

To anyone who thinks the tail lights look better-can I please get whatever you're high on? This is not a case of oh you'll get used to it. This is they took a wonderful new generation and dropped a steaming pile on it. The only upside is our 16-18 models will gain value XD

prattm · 04-09-2018, 01:26 PM

Am I missing it.... or are the vertical/horizontal lights (depending on RS/SS variant) now gone? It could be I'm just not seeing them in the lower part of the bumper. (As kids we called them fog lights....or driving lights. Not referring to the always on daytime running lights.

meSSohappy · 04-09-2018, 01:28 PM

I wonder if the new infotainment center and updated PDR will be in the 2018 ZL1s that have yet to be built?

coruiz · 04-09-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Atra

To anyone who thinks the tail lights look better-can I please get whatever you're high on? This is not a case of oh you'll get used to it. This is they took a wonderful new generation and dropped a steaming pile on it. The only upside is our 16-18 models will gain value XD

that's your opinion though lol

Atra · 04-09-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by coruiz

that's your opinion though lol

Yes. Welcome to the internet XD. I am just mad as hell at this fixing what was not at all broken : /

coruiz · 04-09-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Atra

Yes. Welcome to the internet XD. I am just mad as hell at this fixing what was not at all broken : /

lol I agree though. I think they need to move the flowtie to the top grill and black it out. I think I can live with the taillights so long as they are full LED taillights.

grkjet · 04-09-2018, 01:37 PM

My lease is up in January 2019 and I was itching to get back into a camaro. I was hoping that the refresh was going to be very minor, but man was I wrong. I don't mind the front end, but the tail lights are just not me.

Here's to hoping that I can score a late 2018 2ss.

triggerjerk · 04-09-2018, 01:40 PM

Did they focus group this with a bunch of 10 year olds?

04-09-2018, 01:11 PM	#381
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,233	Apparently beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’m kinda liking it, but not an “enthusiastic” like. A lot different, but not necessarily a lot better. Definitely not enough to get me to move off of my 2017. Headlights? Like Hood? Like SS Grill / Bumper? Mostly like. Could do without the “chinstraps” that protrude inward. It will be interesting to see if / how a front splitter would look on this. Almost looks like a splitter type treatment just above the bottom line of the fascia. RS Grill? Not really a fan. Looks a bit docile to me. I think it’s the body colored bumper that makes it look docile. Tail lights? I like, but I like the 2016-18 a bit more. The new lights pay homage to the original round taillights. I do like how the amber lights present. New Tech? The 10AT is a welcome addition. Not sure I would use line-lock but glad it’s there for those who would. The rear view mirror camera is an awesome tech. I drove a Bolt that had this for a couple weeks. Common sense and awesome tech. If I didn’t have a Camaro and was looking to buy, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a 2019. But it is not sufficiently above and beyond the car I already have to make me consider moving off of my 2017 Fifty Vert to acquire one. __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

04-09-2018, 01:17 PM	#383
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	It’s growing on me. I love the rs front end, and like the idea of the larger distinction between the SS and rs. I bet with the 1le package on the SS (black hood and mirrors, plus matte black front bumper section to match) this car will look killer. Remember, everyone disliked the 5th gen refresh, Hell most disliked the 6th gen on Camaro5, calling it a LEXUS. It will grow on most. The only thing I have a problem with now is that rear end... Im excited to see what the LT1 can do with that 10 speed at the track. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

04-09-2018, 01:23 PM	#385
Atra Drives: 16' 1SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: GA Posts: 566	To anyone who thinks the tail lights look better-can I please get whatever you're high on? This is not a case of oh you'll get used to it. This is they took a wonderful new generation and dropped a steaming pile on it. The only upside is our 16-18 models will gain value XD __________________ Nightfall Grey 1SS 56F Black Bowties

04-09-2018, 01:28 PM	#387
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	I wonder if the new infotainment center and updated PDR will be in the 2018 ZL1s that have yet to be built? __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

04-09-2018, 01:05 PM	#379
m666etal Drives: Civic Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 224	Is this Chevy's attempt to kill the Camaro? This is UGLY

04-09-2018, 01:09 PM	#380
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	For those of you who do buy a 2019 SS, first stop would be a body shop to at least paint the black bumper body color. $500 well spent.

04-09-2018, 01:22 PM	#384
AdvanSuper Drives: 1SS HBM w/MRC NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 297

04-09-2018, 01:26 PM	#386
prattm Drives: 2016 RS/2LT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Petal Mississippi Posts: 30	Am I missing it.... or are the vertical/horizontal lights (depending on RS/SS variant) now gone? It could be I'm just not seeing them in the lower part of the bumper. (As kids we called them fog lights....or driving lights. Not referring to the always on daytime running lights.

04-09-2018, 01:37 PM	#391
grkjet Drives: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia/2022 LT1 otw Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: BK Posts: 88	My lease is up in January 2019 and I was itching to get back into a camaro. I was hoping that the refresh was going to be very minor, but man was I wrong. I don't mind the front end, but the tail lights are just not me. Here's to hoping that I can score a late 2018 2ss.

04-09-2018, 01:40 PM	#392
triggerjerk Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 404	Did they focus group this with a bunch of 10 year olds?

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