2010 Chevrolet Camaro: Tester's Comments
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. See if the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 2LT |
| Arrival Date: | 10/19/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 26,875 |
| Price as Tested: | 29,270 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 861 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 1165 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 304 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 16.033 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.96 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
RS Package(20-Inch X 8-Inch Front and 20-Inch X 9-Inch Rear Flangeless Painted Aluminum Wheels with Midnight Silver Finish, Body-Color Roof Ditch Molding, High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps w/Halo Ring, Rear Spoiler, RS Unique Tail Lamps), Spare Compact Wheel & Tire
From the Back Seat
Damon Bell
The 2010 is a great reminder that you can't judge a car solely by its spec sheet. On paper, Chevrolet's reborn ponycar appears to handily trump its Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger rivals. Get behind the wheel, however, and it's a different story. Camaro's chopped-top roofline is great for sleek looks, but horrible for headroom. Combine that with a low-seating position, some peculiar controls, high beltline, and the expected long doors, and you've got an ergonomically unpleasant interior. And despite its sophisticated suspension technology, Camaro's relatively hefty proportions make it feel a touch less agile than the ideal sporty/ponycar should be.
Ed Piotrowski
The reborn Camaro is a car I desperately want to love, but it fails to reciprocate. It looks the part and, for the most part, performs well. It sacrifices too much for the sake of style, however. The cabin is cramped, and visibility (or lack thereof) is a major problem, even in a class where you have to expect such issues. At one point, Camaro was the class standard for performance and value. Now, it's merely a competent player.
John Biel
A few corners have been cut to keep the price down, but even with delivery and the RS dress-up option package, the nicely equipped 2LT Camaro in this test stickered for a manageable $29,270. The V6 Camaro feels more nimble than a Dodge Challenger and it's quieter than a V6 Ford Mustang, but visibility, dash layout, and cargo issues still leave this tester preferring the Ford overall in the All-American ponycar field.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 2LT |
| Arrival Date: | 06/25/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 26,580 |
| Price as Tested: | 31,485 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3127 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3450 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 323 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 15.457 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 20.9 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
RS Package (20-inch flangeless painted aluminum wheels w/Midnight Silver finish, body-color roof ditch molding, High-Intensity Discharge headlamps w/ halo ring, rear spoiler, RS unique tail lamps), 6-speed automatic transmission w/ remote vehicle start, sunroof, 20-inch polished aluminum (replaces RS package wheels), spare compact wheel and tire
From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
The new Chevrolet Camaro is a solid effort in the sporty coupe class. To me the styling looks great with excellent presence that's a fitting modern take on the legendary Camaros of the late Sixties without being to slavish to the past. Our 2LT test car was surprisingly refined and should be more than powerful enough for most Camaro intenders. The usual coupe compromises are present, and while Camaro doesn't clearly dominate its class, it is very well executed and well worth a look.
Jennifer Geiger
I'm pretty sure I lack the required amount of testosterone to fully appreciate this car, but I do think its shark-like profile is pretty cool looking; ditto the menacing-looking grille and headlights setup. However, you gotta give up a whole lot of practicality in the name of cool. I'm 5' 5" and was almost too tall for this car (it had a sunroof) and visibility to the rear corners was virtually nonexistent, as were the trunk and backseat. Also, if I cannot safely control my iPod while driving, I'm not a happy camper.
Rick Cotta
Camaro is a style statement, and much in the way of passenger and cargo room has been sacrificed to that end. And budgets seem to have taken their toll on interior materials. But dynamic properties are impressive enough, so as long as you can live with the space restrictions, the Camaro is a fine drive.
Tom Appel
The new Camaro is somehow less than the sum of its parts. There's really nothing wrong with it, save for atrocious rear visibility, and it does perform well. But somehow the spark is missing. The steering is a little leaden, the cabin a little dull, even the styling feels a little forced. I was expecting to be wowed by this car, but after driving it I am only mildly amused.
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