2002 Chevrolet Camaro: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Camaro will be retired after the 2002 model year. For its final season, Chevrolet's rear-wheel-drive sports coupe offers a 35th Anniversary Package for the SS version. Camaro comes as a hatchback coupe and a convertible in base V6 or Z28 V8 form. Manual transmission (5-speed on V6, 6-speed on V8) and automatic are available. The Z28 SS package adds a higher-power V8 with functional ram-air hood. All Camaros have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. Traction control is optional. Convertibles have a power top with glass rear window; V6 versions now have standard automatic transmission. A T-top is optional for coupes. For '02, a CD player is standard. The anniversary package includes red paint, dual silver stripes, and special wheels and trim. Pontiac's Firebird shares Camaro's design and also retires after the 2002 model year.

COMPETITION

Our only Best Buy in this class, the Volkswagen New Beetle, offers interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy. The New Beetle is the most practical and affordable in this class.

If raw performance is what you are after, we Recommend the fun-to-drive Acura RSX and Toyota Celica. These cars offer a lot of bang for your buck.