New Camaro on the horizon?

UK Basketball Rocks · 03-27-2019, 11:06 PM

I am just curious if anyone has heard or seen the next gen. Camaro bodystyle?

What model may it happen? And has anyone seen any designs at this point?

Or will GM kill off the Camaro again since it isnt selling very well?

frostys · 03-27-2019, 11:58 PM

They just did a refresh so my bet would be 2022 IF they make another camaro.

RenegadeXR · 03-28-2019, 10:48 AM

The only responsible answer is: Nobody knows. No spy shots. Very questionable rumors. It's almost certain it was/is in some phase of internal development at this point, but it doesn't guarantee it'll actually go into production.

18LTLoveIt · 03-28-2019, 11:11 AM

Well since 2014/2015 refresh only lasted 2 yrs we can hope 2021.

For now the only rumor is on the 2019 SS front end tweak as Sema version. Let's hope.

UK Basketball Rocks · 03-28-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by frostys

They just did a refresh so my bet would be 2022 IF they make another camaro.

Yeah I am concerned they will kill off the Camaro again but there is nothing we can do if GM decides to do that.

Baldilocks01SS · 03-28-2019, 12:32 PM

They need to hire someone who can actually style a front end. I don't know who they gave the recent one to.

Martinjlm · 03-28-2019, 12:45 PM

ATS launched the Alpha platform in MY 2013
CTS moved to Alpha platform in MY 2014
Camaro moved to Alpha platform in 2016

So, looking at normal rollout of models on a new (or in this case upgraded) platform, I would suggest...

CT5 replaces CTS on upgraded Alpha platform in 2020 MY
CT4 will replace ATS on upgraded Alpha platform, probably 2021 MY
Camaro7 will replace Camaro6 on upgraded platform probably 2022

DenverTaco07 · 03-28-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

ATS launched the Alpha platform in MY 2013
CTS moved to Alpha platform in MY 2014
Camaro moved to Alpha platform in 2016

So, looking at normal rollout of models on a new (or in this case upgraded) platform, I would suggest...

CT5 replaces CTS on upgraded Alpha platform in 2020 MY
CT4 will replace ATS on upgraded Alpha platform, probably 2021 MY
Camaro7 will replace Camaro6 on upgraded platform probably 2022

I was only gonna guess 2022 based on Gen 5 model years...

What is your thought on Mark Reuss and other leadership being "performance enthusiasts" will that factor in?

6sigma · 03-28-2019, 01:32 PM

There was some published commentary from a GM person that referenced the next-gen Camaro in context of C8 Corvette, which certainly implies they are thinking about it or working on it (sorry don't have the link, so consider this just another rumor). But anything is possible, everything from it's canceled to Camaro becoming the new front engined performance car to replace the C7, to the Camaro morphing into a crossover SUV (haha only joking there, I hope

)

My opinion - I think Camaro will move upscale a bit and become the only GM front engine performance car. I bet C7 lives on a year or two alongside C8 (2020-2022), then Camaro7 comes out in 2022 and C7 dies. C8 continues on with mid-engine performance models. Camaro6 is already very Corvette-like, which I think was done with intention.

GearheadSS · 03-28-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I was only gonna guess 2022 based on Gen 5 model years...

What is your thought on Mark Reuss and other leadership being "performance enthusiasts" will that factor in?

The only thing that matters is whether or not the car is profitable at the number they forecast selling. If not, don't count on the 7th gen being reality.

Martinjlm · 03-28-2019, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I was only gonna guess 2022 based on Gen 5 model years...

What is your thought on Mark Reuss and other leadership being "performance enthusiasts" will that factor in?

The timing will be what the timing will be. Reuss knows enough about product development to know that just because he says when he wants it doesn’t mean it can happen in that time. He will, and has in the past, had a heavy hand on content and capability. He was the Z/28’s biggest champion. He will no doubt make certain that no matter what Cam7 is, it will perform with or at the top of the class.

RyanR623 · 03-28-2019, 02:28 PM

Being in the automotive industry, if they haven't lined up suppliers and started talking about prototypes yet, it'll be 2022 or later. I launched my portion of the new wrangler and ordered prototype parts back in 2017 and it came out in 2019. Heck we sourced our suppliers in 2016. Usually when OEM's launch prototyping is when the rumors and leaks start happening. And we haven't had any of that have we?

wrankin · 03-28-2019, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

ATS launched the Alpha platform in MY 2013
CTS moved to Alpha platform in MY 2014
Camaro moved to Alpha platform in 2016

So, looking at normal rollout of models on a new (or in this case upgraded) platform, I would suggest...

CT5 replaces CTS on upgraded Alpha platform in 2020 MY
CT4 will replace ATS on upgraded Alpha platform, probably 2021 MY
Camaro7 will replace Camaro6 on upgraded platform probably 2022

Will these be built in the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant also?

Bill

SnakeEyeSS · 03-28-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

The only thing that matters is whether or not the car is profitable at the number they forecast selling. If not, don't count on the 7th gen being reality.

If they marketed the Camaro as a "lowered personal coupe crossover SUV" but kept it the same I bet plenty of dumbmasses would buy it. Sell an AWD version that its an inch higher and put it in the commerical. Pretend it's the X4 to the Blazer's X5.

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RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,850	The only responsible answer is: Nobody knows. No spy shots. Very questionable rumors. It's almost certain it was/is in some phase of internal development at this point, but it doesn't guarantee it'll actually go into production. __________________ Disclaimer: Unless specific sources are cited, all of the above is my subjective opinion. No warranties, expressed or implied, are granted. This is a car forum, after all.

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Martinjlm Retired fr GM + SP Global Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,945	ATS launched the Alpha platform in MY 2013 CTS moved to Alpha platform in MY 2014 Camaro moved to Alpha platform in 2016 So, looking at normal rollout of models on a new (or in this case upgraded) platform, I would suggest... CT5 replaces CTS on upgraded Alpha platform in 2020 MY CT4 will replace ATS on upgraded Alpha platform, probably 2021 MY Camaro7 will replace Camaro6 on upgraded platform probably 2022 __________________ 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 \|

03-27-2019, 11:58 PM	#2
frostys Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Montreal Posts: 26	They just did a refresh so my bet would be 2022 IF they make another camaro.

03-28-2019, 11:11 AM	#4
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Well since 2014/2015 refresh only lasted 2 yrs we can hope 2021. For now the only rumor is on the 2019 SS front end tweak as Sema version. Let's hope.

03-28-2019, 12:32 PM	#6
Baldilocks01SS Drives: SEARCHING Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 411	They need to hire someone who can actually style a front end. I don't know who they gave the recent one to.

03-28-2019, 01:32 PM	#9
6sigma Drives: rally green LT1 manual Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 282	There was some published commentary from a GM person that referenced the next-gen Camaro in context of C8 Corvette, which certainly implies they are thinking about it or working on it (sorry don't have the link, so consider this just another rumor). But anything is possible, everything from it's canceled to Camaro becoming the new front engined performance car to replace the C7, to the Camaro morphing into a crossover SUV (haha only joking there, I hope ) My opinion - I think Camaro will move upscale a bit and become the only GM front engine performance car. I bet C7 lives on a year or two alongside C8 (2020-2022), then Camaro7 comes out in 2022 and C7 dies. C8 continues on with mid-engine performance models. Camaro6 is already very Corvette-like, which I think was done with intention.

03-28-2019, 02:28 PM	#12
RyanR623 Drives: SS A8, NPP, Red Hot Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 583	Being in the automotive industry, if they haven't lined up suppliers and started talking about prototypes yet, it'll be 2022 or later. I launched my portion of the new wrangler and ordered prototype parts back in 2017 and it came out in 2019. Heck we sourced our suppliers in 2016. Usually when OEM's launch prototyping is when the rumors and leaks start happening. And we haven't had any of that have we?

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