Should the New Camaro Have Been Based Off the Avista Design?

Z/284ever · 01-14-2016, 03:10 PM

I guess we all see what we want to see, but I see some Camaro heritage in the Avista.

I see some early 2nd gen in the crest of the front fenders and the shape of the C-pillar and the way it sweeps back. I see some 3rd gen in it's mean, squinty eyed head lights. I see a combo of 2nd and 5th gen in it's muscular haunches. And this is all without Camaro specific front and rear fascias.

Would you have rather seen the new Camaro based off of the Avista design?

Glen e · 01-14-2016, 03:17 PM

a new design of camaro has to use design elements and visual cues of prev generations, the avista does not have that...so therefore they won't use it...

SpeedIsLife · 01-14-2016, 03:36 PM

I don't see any Camaro in that...nothing iconic or such..

Lots of F-Type Jag and Porsche though...

The Avista concept is way, way more Euro styled to me.

SS 1LE · 01-14-2016, 03:47 PM

No. The Buick is nice, but it looks like a luxury car, not at all like a modern muscle car should look...

MrImSoFly · 01-14-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

I don't see any Camaro in that...nothing iconic or such..

Lots of F-Type Jag and Porsche though...

The Avista concept is way, way more Euro styled to me.

I agree. I think this buick was definitely built to compete with the F-Type

Bhobbs · 01-14-2016, 07:08 PM

No.

The Avista is a nice concept but it doesn't look like an American muscle/pony car. The 6th gen styling was a safe play by GM, which limited it. I wish they could have done a little more but kept a consistent "Camaro" look to it.

KMPrenger · 01-15-2016, 08:57 AM

No,

That said, with some more aggressive "muscle" and less "lux" feel in the front and rear end design, I could certainly see the car as a 6th gen Camaro. It is a beautiful car, but in that current design, it is not a Camaro.

I agree with the above statement...as much as I love the 6th gen, and I do very much, it was certainly a safe play.

drivingagain · 01-15-2016, 10:03 AM

No,

This is not a Camaro. Although Great job GM this is a gorgeous car! Although I do not want the twin turbo v6 either. This is why I bought my Camaro now as everyone wants to get away from v8's. Better for your 3 year turn over people, not so much for your 10 year keepers. Imagine replacing twin turbo's, hoses, cleaning or replacing external oil lines etc. at 70-125,000.

Z/284ever · 01-15-2016, 10:17 AM

Just for the record, I didn't mean the Avista "as is". I meant the Avista design theme with requisite Camaro fascias, etc.

jdasnt3 · 01-15-2016, 10:45 AM

Very nice looking Jaguar/Aston. No, I prefer the look of the 6th and 5th gen.

shaffe · 01-15-2016, 12:14 PM

I voted avista, for the sole reason of it being completely different than gen 5. I think it would have been cool.

BahamaTodd · 01-15-2016, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z/284ever

I guess we all see what we want to see, but I see some Camaro heritage in the Avista.

I see some early 2nd gen in the crest of the front fenders and the shape of the C-pillar and the way it sweeps back. I see some 3rd gen in it's mean, squinty eyed head lights. I see a combo of 2nd and 5th gen in it's muscular haunches. And this is all without Camaro specific front and rear fascias.

I see it. Add in the Camaro front and rear fascias and accentuate the haunches some more, and it would make for a nice modern 7th gen.

Z/284ever · 01-15-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BahamaTodd

I see it. Add in the Camaro front and rear fascias and accentuate the haunches some more, and it would make for a nice modern 7th gen.

I'm glad you see it too, Todd. It's really so obvious to me, almost to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if this "theme" started out as a rejected Camaro styling proposal.

BahamaTodd · 01-15-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Z/284ever

I'm glad you see it too, Todd. It's really so obvious to me, almost to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if this "theme" started out as a rejected Camaro styling proposal.

This thread is also further proof of why it would be rejected. lol

View Poll Results: Which styling theme would you have chosen for the new Camaro?
The one they based the Avista on	10	18.18%
The current one	40	72.73%
Don't know	5	9.09%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

01-14-2016, 03:10 PM	#1
Z/284ever Drives: A few Camaros Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 205	Should the New Camaro Have Been Based Off the Avista Design? I guess we all see what we want to see, but I see some Camaro heritage in the Avista. I see some early 2nd gen in the crest of the front fenders and the shape of the C-pillar and the way it sweeps back. I see some 3rd gen in it's mean, squinty eyed head lights. I see a combo of 2nd and 5th gen in it's muscular haunches. And this is all without Camaro specific front and rear fascias. Would you have rather seen the new Camaro based off of the Avista design?

01-14-2016, 03:17 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	a new design of camaro has to use design elements and visual cues of prev generations, the avista does not have that...so therefore they won't use it... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-14-2016, 07:08 PM	#6
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	No. The Avista is a nice concept but it doesn't look like an American muscle/pony car. The 6th gen styling was a safe play by GM, which limited it. I wish they could have done a little more but kept a consistent "Camaro" look to it. __________________

01-15-2016, 08:57 AM	#7
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	No, That said, with some more aggressive "muscle" and less "lux" feel in the front and rear end design, I could certainly see the car as a 6th gen Camaro. It is a beautiful car, but in that current design, it is not a Camaro. I agree with the above statement...as much as I love the 6th gen, and I do very much, it was certainly a safe play. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-14-2016, 03:36 PM	#3
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	I don't see any Camaro in that...nothing iconic or such.. Lots of F-Type Jag and Porsche though... The Avista concept is way, way more Euro styled to me.

01-14-2016, 03:47 PM	#4
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	No. The Buick is nice, but it looks like a luxury car, not at all like a modern muscle car should look...

01-15-2016, 10:03 AM	#8
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	No, This is not a Camaro. Although Great job GM this is a gorgeous car! Although I do not want the twin turbo v6 either. This is why I bought my Camaro now as everyone wants to get away from v8's. Better for your 3 year turn over people, not so much for your 10 year keepers. Imagine replacing twin turbo's, hoses, cleaning or replacing external oil lines etc. at 70-125,000.

01-15-2016, 10:17 AM	#9
Z/284ever Drives: A few Camaros Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 205	Just for the record, I didn't mean the Avista "as is". I meant the Avista design theme with requisite Camaro fascias, etc.

01-15-2016, 10:45 AM	#10
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	Very nice looking Jaguar/Aston. No, I prefer the look of the 6th and 5th gen. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

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