2021 Chevrolet Camaro review
Chevrolet Camaro highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Much more nimble handling than other muscle cars
- Quick acceleration from the V6 and V8 engines
- Smooth ride for a sporty car, especially with the optional adaptive suspension
- Base models come with lots of standard features
Cons
- Difficult to see out of
- Rear seat is cramped even for smaller adults
- Undersized trunk with a small opening
- Some controls are placed awkwardly in the cabin
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 20 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro adds wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has the straight-line speed of a muscle car and the nimble handling of a true sports car. The Camaro’s 455-horsepower V8 and 335-horsepower V6 engines deliver quick acceleration, and even the base turbocharged four-cylinder engine feels peppy and strong. It comes as a coupe and a convertible, too. Where the Camaro stands out from other muscle cars is its sharp handling in any trim. The Camaro’s performance and low-slung looks require some tradeoffs, with the Camaro having poor visibility, a tight cabin, and limited trunk space.
For 2021, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were added to the Camaro’s list of available features (wired versions are standard). The Camaro comes in quite a few trim levels: The base 1LS comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the mid-range 1LT and 2LT, and the loaded 3LT can be equipped with a V6. The base V8 model is called the LT1, and above that are the mid-range 1SS, and loaded 2SS. The champion of the lineup is the Camaro ZL1, which sports a hugely powerful supercharged V8.
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What is new for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
- The SS trim has been discontinued for 2021.
- Suede Seats features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 3LT trim now comes with Run Flat Tires as standard equipment.
- The 2SS trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
2021 Chevrolet Camaro trims
LS:
- 275-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 335-hp, 284-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Smart Key
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- Traction Control
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
LT:
- Includes all features available on the LS
- Power Seats
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Soft Top
- Rear Spoiler
- Run Flat Tires
- View our Chevrolet Camaro LT inventory
2LT:
- Includes all features available on the LT
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- A/C Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Head Up Display
- BOSE Sound System
- View our Chevrolet Camaro 2LT inventory
3LT:
- Includes all features available on the 2LT
- Parking Sensors
- Memory Seats
LT1:
- Includes all features available on the 3LT
- 455-hp, 455-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Chevrolet Camaro LT1 inventory
SS:
- Includes all features available on the LT1
- No significant upgrades found on the SS
1SS:
- Includes all features available on the SS
- 110.7 inch wheelbase
- View our Chevrolet Camaro 1SS inventory
2SS:
- Includes all features available on the 1SS
- No significant upgrades found on the 2SS
- View our Chevrolet Camaro 2SS inventory
ZL1:
- Includes all features available on the 2SS
- 650-hp, 650-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Supercharged Engine
- View our Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 inventory
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What We Like
Performance: The Chevy Camaro combines muscle-car quickness and sports-car handling to great effect. The available engines offer good straight-line acceleration, and the car’s confidence in the corners makes it engaging to drive. The Camaro’s driving experience can compete with more expensive sports cars.
Ride Quality: The Camaro’s available adaptive suspension offers a surprisingly smooth ride over a variety of surfaces, but even the standard suspension is more forgiving than you might expect. Considering the Camaro’s impressive handling, the ride quality stands out.
Standard features: The Camaro’s base trim, the 1LS, gets a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a Wi-Fi hotspot as standard features. Higher trims offer plenty of extra comfort, tech, and performance upgrades, but even the most basic model comes with some desirable features.
What Needs Improvement
Usability: Living with a sports car requires some compromises, and the Camaro has quite a few. Visibility from the driver’s seat is poor, and the rear seat and trunk are both too small to be of much use. Some controls are placed awkwardly inside the cabin as well.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Camaro an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Camaro 21st out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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3LT 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Navigation System
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
275
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
110.7"
Overall length
188.3"
Width
74.7"
Height
52.9"
Leg room
F 43.9"/R 29.9"
Head room
F 38.4"/R 33.4"
Front tires
245/50R18
Rear tires
245/50R18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Chevrolet Camaro FAQ
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 3LT : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- LT1 : 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- 1SS : 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- 2SS : 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- ZL1 : 14 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- LT : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- LS : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- 2LT : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Camaro received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Camaro as 20 out of 28 among Midsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro:
- 1SS
- Suede Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Defroster
- Overhead Airbags
More about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro
Color options
Exterior colors:
Black
Crush
Red Hot
Riverside Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Shock
Summit White
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Interior details
9.1 cubic feet of trunk space (coupe models)
Four-passenger seating
Power-adjustable driver seat
Power-adjustable passenger seat (1LT and higher)
RECARO performance seats (ZLI trim)
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