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2016 Chevrolet Camaro

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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)

16 city, 25 highway, 19 combined

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The 2016 Chevy Camaro gets new design, tech, and engines

Chevy fully redesigned the 2016 Camaro, launching the muscle car’s sixth generation. While it may not look hugely different, the new Camaro rides on a whole new platform, improving on its already impressive handling. The Camaro’s V6 gets a power bump to 335 horsepower and becomes the mid-range option, above a new 275-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder base engine with improved fuel efficiency and plenty of torque. The Camaro SS gets a new, more powerful 455-horsepower V8.

The Camaro also gets a new interior design and updated tech, with standard wifi, and standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto®. A rearview camera is also standard, and blind-spot monitoring is available on higher trim levels along with luxuries like heated and ventilated seats and auto-dimming mirrors. But the redesigned Camaro still has several of the old design’s fundamental weaknesses: Poor visibility, the cramped backseat, and the tiny trunk all carry over into the new Camaro.

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New for 2016

  • The LS and ZL1 trims have been discontinued for 2016.
  • Camaro trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, Blind Spot Monitor, Smart Key, Memory Seat(s), Run Flat Tires, 6002, BOSE Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment this year.
  • Kicker Speaker System features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SS trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Head Up Display as standard equipment.
  • The LT trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Head Up Display as standard equipment.

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Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Boston Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Kicker Speaker System
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Remote Start
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.2L

Horsepower

455

Torque (ft-lbs)

455

Engine type

Gas

Wheelbase

110.7"

Overall length

188.3"

Width

74.7"

Height

52.9"

Leg room

F 43.9"

Head room

F 38.4"

Front tires

P245/40ZR20

Rear tires

P275/35ZR20

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Manual 6

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

What we like

Performance: The Camaro’s confident handling and sharp steering punch above its price. Combined with a range of strong engines, from the traditional V6 and V8 to the punchy new turbocharged four cylinder, the Camaro is a true sports car. It’s a fun and engaging car to drive in every trim level.

Ride Quality: One of the Camaro’s most impressive tricks is delivering sports-car handling without a harsh ride. The standard suspension is surprisingly forgiving over bumps, and the new optional adaptive suspension provides a smooth ride on most road surfaces.

Standard features: The 2016 Camaro’s base 1LT trim gets a lot of the car’s new tech standard. A power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a rearview camera are all standard equipment.

There are plenty of upgrades on higher trims, but the base model still comes with lots of features.

What needs improvement

Usability: The 2016 Camaro’s redesign didn’t revolutionize its looks, or its compromises. The new Camaro is still difficult to see out of, and still sports a meager backseat and undersized trunk. Altogether, the Camaro remains less flexible and less practical than other muscle cars.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is a sports car that customers love. It's fun to drive and has plenty of power for any road condition. The interior is loaded with features, including the tech package, which both improves driver experience and makes drivers safer on the road.
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Camaro an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Camaro 22nd out of 30 among Midsize Cars.

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