No regrets about the plummeting sales figures.
Chevrolet presented the sixth-generation Camaro in 2019, and there was mixed reaction. Critics and even supporters of the pony car didn’t like the blackout treatment at the front. The drumming was so bad, GM quickly accelerated another facelift within a year. It is interesting, therefore, that Camaro’s former designer director has no regrets regarding the 2019 model year’s choices or any aspect the current sixth-gen design.
This is the gist a report by Muscle Cars & Trucks. It spoke with Tom Peters, a retired GM designer about the topic. Peters retired in the spring, but he was also responsible for the fifth-generation Camaro’s retro design, which was a huge success. Peters stated that the goal of the 6G ‘Maro was to add more sculpture and flavor, rather than a more literal throwback design language like the fifth-gen Camaro from 2010-2015. This helps explain some similarities between the Camaro and the C7 Corvette.
While we admire those who stay true to their guns, it’s clear that the Camaro’s 2019 facelift wasn’t well received. The entire sixth-generation Camaro has not lived up to its expectations. sales have declined year over year since was launched . Although Ford Mustang sales have been declining, they are not as bad as the Camaro. The 2018 Chevrolet pony car sales were down by 3.4 percent in the first half of 2019. These stats lend credibility to rumors that the Camaro could die once its sixth-generation run ends in 2023.
The Camaro’s outstanding performance capabilities are often overlooked. The Camaro’s combination of comfort, handling, and thrust consistently impresses, from the powerful ZL1 to SS with 455 horsepower, and even the entry level model LS with its 275hp four-cylinder. While it is considered the best pony car currently available, not everyone agrees with its performance.