Article: Four door Camaro fight just exploded as manual V8 rumors divide enthusiasts ahead of 2028 return

[Hack]

I like the idea of GM working to sell Camaro to younger buyers, since the Gen 6 average was 52 years old. I think the best way is to make the product as inexpensive as possible. There are plenty of young people who want a performance vehicle, but costs are just too high right now.

The car manufacturers have to remember they are competing against the used market. I haven't bought a new car since 2015 due to prices vs. performance. I'm an old fart and I could actually afford new, but even in 2020 the prices were too high in my opinion. Since then prices have increased significantly.

 

[Ruby1LE]

I would buy the buick version. As long as it has sharp lines and an aggressive look.

Agreed. If it looks like this, I would seriously consider it. Kinda like their approach to backseat access with the door going a little further to the back, also like the functional rear windows vs those tiny things they called windows on the 6th gens

 

[3rdgennut]

4 door camaro? ever heard of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme sedan, Chevy Malibu, Pontiac Bonneville, and Buick Century? plenty of names out there for 4 door parts cars.
Whoever floated the for door rumor should be promoted to minivan and fleet truck duty.
Or to customer... just saying.

 

[2XSSRS]

Over half of my Camaros over the years have been MTs. From Gen1 to Rally Sports, Z28 and more. My Gen 5 and Gen 6 2SSRS, have been auto with the tap shift. Honestly, the Gen 5 & 6 handled Great. But the MTs challenged your driving abilities much more. There were no Nanies to correct your mistakes. You better learn to drive it, or, park it. So, I guess the question is, what kind of driving experience are you looking for?

 

[bishopts]

Over half of my Camaros over the years have been MTs. From Gen1 to Rally Sports, Z28 and more. My Gen 5 and Gen 6 2SSRS, have been auto with the tap shift. Honestly, the Gen 5 & 6 handled Great. But the MTs challenged your driving abilities much more. There were no Nanies to correct your mistakes. You better learn to drive it, or, park it. So, I guess the question is, what kind of driving experience are you looking for?

Rev limiter, hill start assist, synchronized reverse, rev matching, in dash current gear indicator. So many nannies. Lol

 

[detamble13]

Agreed. If it looks like this, I would seriously consider it. Kinda like their approach to backseat access with the door going a little further to the back, also like the functional rear windows vs those tiny things they called windows on the 6th gens

I'd love the small rear window to be functional as well but I think the decision to make them fixed comes down to crash test ratings. Same reason we didn't see Ttops considered from 2010 - 2024. The Camaro concept from 2006 also showed the small rear window as being functional but didn't make it to production.

 

[Ruby1LE]

I'd love the small rear window to be functional as well but I think the decision to make them fixed comes down to crash test ratings. Same reason we didn't see Ttops considered from 2010 - 2024. The Camaro concept from 2006 also showed the small rear window as being functional but didn't make it to production.

Good point. Maybe not necessarily functional, but at least big enough to be useful would be a good change, IMO.

 

[Hack]

I really hope if GM does a V8 front engine rear drive Buick, it will take some styling hints from the 1970 Buick GS.

It should look muscular, not plain. And there should be no mistaking it for a bar of soap.

Not another Pontiac GTO. Great car, lackluster styling.

 

[bishopts]

I really hope if GM does a V8 front engine rear drive Buick, it will take some styling hints from the 1970 Buick GS.

It should look muscular, not plain. And there should be no mistaking it for a bar of soap.

Not another Pontiac GTO. Great car, lackluster styling.

I agree. I had an 06 GTO and nothing about it made me want to keep it. It felt like driving a nissan altima with a 6 speed.

 

[george]

Why not have a 2 door Camaro and a 4 door Impala, Nova, SS, Malibu, etc..

 

[bishopts]

Why not have a 2 door Camaro and a 4 door Impala, Nova, SS, Malibu, etc..

I think bringing the Malibu back as a rwd 4 door sports car would be pretty awesome. Its already been wrote off as a generic fwd sedan for so long that going to other way would just make most everyone happy.
The last time Nova was a thing it was a toyota corolla with chevy badges.
The Impala could work if they kind of took some styling and tradition from the 96 SS.

 

[mlee]

Why not have a 2 door Camaro and a 4 door Impala, Nova, SS, Malibu, etc..

YES... bring back the Chevy SS as a Chevelle and keep the Camaro a 2 door.