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Good Grades: The 304 hp, 3.6 liter V6 has a strong feel, the Synergy Green exterior paint job looks great, and just like the Camaro SS I tested earlier this year: solid chassis, terrific retro exterior styling, comfortable front seats, generally good interior materials.
Bad Grades: The same flaws as the Camaro SS--This car is extremely claustrophobic--the windows all around are extremely small (and the black interior doesn't help), limited outward visibility, huge blind spot when changing lanes, retro instrument gauges aren't a good thing (Instrument gauges down by the gear shifter on the console? This is absolutely ridiculous--put them near the speedometer where it makes common sense), small back seats and trunk, and the car is too heavy—it needs to be lighter—and it puts undue stress on the V6. This car would be even quicker if it were 300-400 pounds lighter.
Final Grade: The V6 Camaro is a good choice for customers wanting decent horsepower and looks with out the price and fuel economy penalties of the Camaro SS. However, the more I drive the Camaro with its smallish windows, the less fond of the car I become. I hope Chevrolet would correct that design flaw soon, but it won’t—and probably won’t until the car is due for a serious redesign. My suggestion: get a Camaro with the power sunroof option--it just may improve things a bit (you can't get a sunroof on the base LS model unfortunately. You'll have to move up to at least the LT trim package to get one).
The Car Exam Grade: B/B-
Base MSRP: $23,530 (including Destination Freight Charges)
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