Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Shelved Sources Say - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

IMadeYouReadThis · 06-25-2019, 08:26 AM

https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/...amaro-shelved/

Seems like it's happening again

ZED SLED · 06-25-2019, 08:34 AM

Let's hope not, but that's where the world is heading. Mind-numb automatons drinking your latte and scrolling FB while your vanilla no personality vehicle plods along to the next destination.

SS 310H55A · 06-25-2019, 08:54 AM

That’s a real bummer if it proves to be true. I hate that pony cars have become $50k, which I personally believe is partly to blame. The target market these are built for is going to struggle trying to afford the price tag on the model they actually want.

Juiced1 · 06-25-2019, 08:55 AM

Hopefully they can figure something out. The 5gen and 6gen are great cars

Reichler · 06-25-2019, 09:21 AM

Not overly shocking to hear (if true). The muscle car bubble is going to have to pop at some point. We've been on a constant uptick for nearly 20 years now which has outlasted the 60's - 70's muscle car era.

Guess I'll just keep cherishing my '13 SS...

Gordo-D · 06-25-2019, 09:22 AM

Well Europe are trying to shove us all head first in to electric cars, they don't want big engines or muscle cars. :(

HuJass · 06-25-2019, 09:26 AM

Only ONE not so credible website is saying that.

Probably just click bait.

Wait for a credible automotive news agency to put it out and then we can have a discussion.

SlingShot · 06-25-2019, 09:33 AM

IMO two of the things that are hurting sales, are the cool factor has wore off and the pricing.

gtstorey · 06-25-2019, 10:03 AM

Does GM even advertise the Camaro anymore or do much product placement? It seems I see a lot of Charger/Challenger and Mustang on TV but not a lot of Camaro.

BAD DAB · 06-25-2019, 10:07 AM

I hope that this is not going to happen.

pyroguy · 06-25-2019, 11:29 AM

Point #3 is the biggest thing I picked up on when Al was reassigned. To say the 7th gen is on hold is really not all that surprising. Sad, but not surprising. This further solidifies my opinion to keep my car indefinitely.

I wonder what kind of electric muscle/sports car Al is coming up with. I still say they should call it a Chevrolet Panther after the original intended Camaro name. With GM's focus on electric vehicles the Corvette may even be in danger if it doesn't switch to electric one day.

Hopefully the 7th gen Camaro will come back into the picture, but after the failure of the 2019 refresh I would guess that GM is going to give up and leave the muscle car market for Ford and now Dodge. Truly sad.

hammdo · 06-25-2019, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuJass

Only ONE not so credible website is saying that.

Probably just click bait.

Wait for a credible automotive news agency to put it out and then we can have a discussion.

I’m in agreement. When I see it from a big name source, I’ll take notice. Still GM hurt itself with a higher price point (although the platform is more advanced), less than enthusiastic appeal vs the 5th gen, Al’s gone, etc.

The 2020 version is an improvement yet, loved to see an LT5 in a Camaro. That could cause some buzz...

-Don

bitinas · 06-25-2019, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juiced1

Hopefully they can figure something out. The 5gen and 6gen are great cars

Mmmm no. 5gen is a great car. 6gen sucks. That's the reason why sales dropped and 7gen is cancelled!

PDXSSCE · 06-25-2019, 12:57 PM

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...meplate-to-die

Chevrolet issued the following statement: "While we will not engage in speculation, we will remind you of our recently announced updates coming to the Camaro lineup this fall. An all-new LT1 model will provide customers V8 power with the design and affordability of our LT trim. The award-winning SS model will feature a new front fascia from the Camaro Shock concept. All of our updates are customer-driven to improve the car and its driving experience.”

It seems they're waiting to see if 2020 sales increase.

06-25-2019, 08:26 AM	#1
IMadeYouReadThis Drives: 02 Camaro SS 6M / 11 GMC Sierra Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Shelved Sources Say https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/...amaro-shelved/ Seems like it's happening again

06-25-2019, 08:34 AM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Let's hope not, but that's where the world is heading. Mind-numb automatons drinking your latte and scrolling FB while your vanilla no personality vehicle plods along to the next destination. __________________

06-25-2019, 09:26 AM	#7
HuJass Drives: GM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 1,599 View My Garage	Only ONE not so credible website is saying that. Probably just click bait. Wait for a credible automotive news agency to put it out and then we can have a discussion. __________________ 2015 Camaro 1LE 2009 Challenger R/T 2007 Solstice GXP 2004 Colorado ZQ8 2002 Trans Am WS6 Collector Edition 1999 Blazer 1994 Grand Prix SE B4U

06-25-2019, 09:33 AM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	IMO two of the things that are hurting sales, are the cool factor has wore off and the pricing. __________________

06-25-2019, 10:07 AM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	I hope that this is not going to happen. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

06-25-2019, 08:54 AM	#3
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	That’s a real bummer if it proves to be true. I hate that pony cars have become $50k, which I personally believe is partly to blame. The target market these are built for is going to struggle trying to afford the price tag on the model they actually want. __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

06-25-2019, 08:55 AM	#4
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Hopefully they can figure something out. The 5gen and 6gen are great cars

06-25-2019, 09:21 AM	#5
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Not overly shocking to hear (if true). The muscle car bubble is going to have to pop at some point. We've been on a constant uptick for nearly 20 years now which has outlasted the 60's - 70's muscle car era. Guess I'll just keep cherishing my '13 SS...

06-25-2019, 09:22 AM	#6
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 390	Well Europe are trying to shove us all head first in to electric cars, they don't want big engines or muscle cars. :(

06-25-2019, 10:03 AM	#9
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	Does GM even advertise the Camaro anymore or do much product placement? It seems I see a lot of Charger/Challenger and Mustang on TV but not a lot of Camaro.

06-25-2019, 11:29 AM	#11
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Point #3 is the biggest thing I picked up on when Al was reassigned. To say the 7th gen is on hold is really not all that surprising. Sad, but not surprising. This further solidifies my opinion to keep my car indefinitely. I wonder what kind of electric muscle/sports car Al is coming up with. I still say they should call it a Chevrolet Panther after the original intended Camaro name. With GM's focus on electric vehicles the Corvette may even be in danger if it doesn't switch to electric one day. Hopefully the 7th gen Camaro will come back into the picture, but after the failure of the 2019 refresh I would guess that GM is going to give up and leave the muscle car market for Ford and now Dodge. Truly sad. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

06-25-2019, 12:57 PM	#14
PDXSSCE Yee-aay-ee! Drives: 2015 2SS/RS CV CE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: ORegon Posts: 2,520	https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...meplate-to-die Chevrolet issued the following statement: "While we will not engage in speculation, we will remind you of our recently announced updates coming to the Camaro lineup this fall. An all-new LT1 model will provide customers V8 power with the design and affordability of our LT trim. The award-winning SS model will feature a new front fascia from the Camaro Shock concept. All of our updates are customer-driven to improve the car and its driving experience.” It seems they're waiting to see if 2020 sales increase. __________________ Last edited by PDXSSCE; 06-25-2019 at 01:24 PM.