[SDG23]

Not everyone who dislikes it is posting in this thread, but thankfully some are. I'm one of them, I think the refresh looks bad and I'm concerned they're taking the identity away from the Camaro by softening it up so that it looks like everything else out there.

They should have done the refresh in a way that the vast majority of people (especially Camaro owners) would look at it and immediately love it. When you hear people say that it may grow on you, that's a good bet that the design is a fail.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by motorhead

The bright contrast only makes it worse for me. I can't unsee it now. I believe the designers truly lost sight of what Camaro is to many. I just cant take the almost finished look. Oh and that Lexus posted above looks cool.

You cant be serious re that Lexus looking "cool"...
Somebody would need to pay me big bucks to be seen in one.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by motorhead

The sad part is the these types of changes offen indicate clues to the future. Im also worried ,because the new Silverado has a similar treatment, that the entire line is heading for this overall look.

Some of this styling goes way back to old Chevy designs incl brake vents, etc. Hence to me it looks retro vs new.
But i agree it is a departure from the existing front end design. But not really anything "new" per se except for the oversizied fangs. Btw my Tahoe has them too, just much smaller in proportion to the rest of the grille.

[yankee]

Yeah, the sexy sleek Camaro looking like a damaged truck. I wonder what’s the reason and wtf they were thinking about.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by yankee

Yeah, the sexy sleek Camaro looking like a damaged truck. I wonder what’s the reason and wtf they were thinking about.

Id argue there was nothing "sleek" about past 2 Camaro gens. And the refresh still uses the same body panels. So ya, different grille but still exactly the same silhouette as before the refresh. Now if you think it looks like a truck...hmmm....lol!

[yankee]

That huge bowtie and huge grille reminds me of Silverado (and other poorly designed fronts). That's not subtle at all.
I am still waiting for some real-life pictures of the other design mess, the 2019 RS.

In my defense, I'm really trying to like it at least a bit. Still struggling...

And waiting for a miracle. I want to look at Camaro like I did since 2010.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by yankee

That huge bowtie and huge grille reminds me of Silverdado (and other poorly designed fronts). That's not subtle at all.
I am still waiting for some real-life pictures of the other design mess, the 2019 RS.

In my defense, I'm really trying to like it at least a bit. Still struggling...

And waiting for a miracle. I want to look at Camaro like I did since 2010.

I understand. Firstly never buy any cars without seeing them live and in person first. Secondly i think 2019 RS is a real looker. But id still wait to see one live before committing to a purchase. Thirdly, there are tons of 2018 around (and will be for a long while yet) so instead of dispairing get an extra income, hunker down and save some $$ so you can actually buy one. I wish ya best of luck!

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

It will be interesting if they adopt the styling bits seen here on a 1le mule across the ss line or make them specific to 1le only...

I wonder if that styling bit (white lower grill slots) is a 1LE distinguishing characteristic.

The black bar across the center looks satin to match the fascia extension and blade spoiler also.

[keon718nyc]

Originally Posted by hotlap

I wonder if that styling bit is a 1LE distinguishing characteristic.

I think it is as well. Kinda wish they went that route for the SS as from the side view it definitely gives it a more characteristic look that's on the better side of things.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by hotlap

I wonder if that styling bit (white lower grill slots) is a 1LE distinguishing characteristic.

The black bar across the center looks satin to match the fascia extension and blade spoiler also.

I am wondering that too albeit 1le is usually just blacked out bits and bigger splitter. This has more going on incl body colored piece right below the grille proper...

[bandit38]

Originally Posted by AN0NYM0US

Sorry it was dark and I was in a hurry...idk why the pictures are uploaded sideway loll

Thanks for posting those !

You should make a regular post with them so people will see them, most people aren't going to look through hundreds (thousands ?) of negative posts and will never find them.

Just my 2 cents, I still like it

I think it looks better with the polished wheels, but that is always my thought

[AN0NYM0US]

Originally Posted by bandit38

Thanks for posting those !

You should make a regular post with them so people will see them, most people aren't going to look through hundreds (thousands ?) of negative posts and will never find them.

Just my 2 cents, I still like it

I think it looks better with the polished wheels, but that is always my thought

done

[yankee]

We have two threads now to complain of how ugly it is!

[bandit38]

Originally Posted by yankee

We have two threads now to complain of how ugly it is!

LOL .....Only 2, I thought there was already 6