
2021 Chevrolet Camaro
SS coupe Rear 6.2-liter V8 (455 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed
Retail Value: $20875 ~ $57425
Trade-in Value: $17810 ~ $53255
MSRP: $25000 ~ $69000

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.
The Camaro takes classic muscle-car looks and sounds and injects them into a modern drivetrain and body. Our tested Camaro SS was very quick, thanks to its 6.2-liter V8, but the base 3.6-liter V6 also delivers decent performance. Handling is capable, but the car's size and weight really hurt its agility. Braking performance on the SS is excellent, and the taut and controlled ride isn't that punishing. However, the emphasis on interior and exterior styling undermines practicality. It results in severely hampered visibility, difficult to read controls, a small trunk, and a tiny rear seat that is tricky to access. The convertible has an awkward manual release for the top. The Camaro received a number of exterior styling updates for 2020. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is new for 2021.
Car Specifications
Air Pollution Score | 1 |
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EPA City MPG | 16 |
EPA Combined MPG | 19 |
EPA Highway MPG | 25 |
Front Head Room | 2.0 |
Front Leg Room | 42.5 |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.0 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 3 |
Height | 53 |
Length | 188 |
Luggage | 1+2 |
Max Load | 725 |
Max Seating Capacity | 4 |
Rear Head Room | 0.0 |
Rear Leg Room | 23.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 47.5 |
Smartway | No |
Weight | 3730 |
Wheel Base | 111 |
Width | 75 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 605.0 |
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Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 2450.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 355 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 4.4 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 56.0 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 112 |
City MPG | 13 |
Highway MPG | 28 |
Overall MPG | 20 |