2021 Chevrolet Camaro
Used

Review and specifications

2021 Chevrolet Camaro

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.

Market value
$27,350
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
Model year 2021
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 10-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2016

Pricing

Current retail median
$27,350
Retail value range
$19,325 - $57,000
Original MSRP range
$25,000 - $69,000
Trade-in range
$16,220 - $52,605

Ratings

Road test score
85/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
16 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
28 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,450
Cruising range
355 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2 sec
0-60 mph
4.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
112 ft
Avoidance speed
56 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
188 in
Width
75 in
Height
53 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Weight
3,730 lb
Maximum load
725 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
2 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
0 in
Rear leg room
23 in
Luggage
1+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
1/10
Greenhouse gas score
3/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Chevrolet

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.

Vehicle ID: 20383 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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