The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ranks 2 out of 4 Muscle Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Camaro, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. Please check back soon for our full review.
The Big Three are at war, battling for the coveted title of baddest muscle car on the block. As the competition heats up, General Motors is showing no signs of backing down. For 2011, Chevrolet ups the ante with performance figures that it believes are more reflective of the Camaro’s performance abilities and, even better, a gorgeous convertible body style. The Camaro was named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" in 2010.
Last year, the new Camaro was everywhere, from the silver screen to Wal-Mart parking lots, reasserting its rightful place in American pop culture. While its cutting-edge styling and nostalgic appeal won an immediate fan base, its raw muscle and performance abilities attracted legions more. "After years of anticipation, Chevy's new Camaro not only lives up to the hype but also redefines what a muscle car can be," writesEdmunds.
In addition to its drool-worthy exterior design, the 2011 Camaro features a powerful 312 horsepower V6 engine and highly competitive straight line performance. And with an EPA-estimated fuel economy as high as 18/29 mpg, it’s even good on gas. It isn’t, however, perfect. Like many muscle cars, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro’s cabin is marred by subpar materials and limited visibility. What's more, many of its rivals offer more backseat room. Still, taken as a whole, reviewers are happy with the return of the much-loved Camaro.
Other Muscle Cars to Consider
While some competitors' base trims provide muscle-car looks without muscle-car power, the V6 Camaro has both. In terms of power and performance, it's one of the best V6 muscle cars on the market.
Still, interested shoppers shouldn’t sign any paperwork until they’ve test driven the 2011 Ford Mustang. Recently redesigned, this nostalgic pony packs 305 horsepower, is reportedly more agile than the Camaro and can even net up to 31 mpg. For V8 power, test drive the Dodge Challenger R/Tand Charger R/T, which feature HEMI engines that produce 372 horsepower and 368 horsepower, respectively.
Details: Chevrolet Camaro
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is largely a carryover from the 2010 model year. It is available in three trims, LS, 1LT, and 2LT. While the Camaro is only available as a coupe, a convertible body style is set to hit dealer lots in early 2011. A high-performance Camaro SS trim is also available, but covered in a separate review. Be sure to check for current Chevy deals that may be available on a new Camaro.
- "After forty years of compromises and letdowns, it's nice to see a pony car that behaves the way that we've always thought one should." -- Automobile Magazine
- "In an era when 'mega-ultra-hyped blockbuster' often means 'I wasted my money on that?' the new Chevy Camaro pushes back against unfulfilled expectations. It delivers. The look is there. The performance is there. The value is there." -- Motor Trend
- "It's a great combination of performance, economy and affordability. All of which means buyers of the base-level Camaro won't have to take a back seat to anyone." -- Road and Track
- "Look at the value-for-money and the performance numbers of the Camaro combined with its Dragon-tastic looks and you can't help but feel GM has a winner on its hands. It'll beat its competitors hands down, not only in a numbers-based pissing contest, but also in the public's imaginations: an advantage presented by its futuristic-yet-retro styling." -- Jalopnik
- "If you want a great-looking car that expresses your personality without forcing you to take out a second mortgage on the declining value of your home, you have to like the Camaro." -- Kelley Blue Book
Camaro Performance - 8.9 (Very Good)
Test drivers are impressed with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro’s raw power, solid handling and even fuel economy. Shoppers, however, shouldn’t expect this burly monster to cut corners with ease. "Any Camaro corners with good grip and minimal body lean," writes Consumer Guide. "It shows better composure than a Dodge Challenger, though it's a bit too big to be as agile as a Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, or Nissan 370Z." Read More
Camaro Exterior - 9.2 (Excellent)
Critics and enthusiasts love the Camaro's old school exterior design -- which looks as modern as it does retro and poses a challenge to other 60's inspired muscle cars. "The success of a new car design, especially a sporty one, depends on its ability not just to turn heads, but to inspire an almost primal lust in everyone from a college kid to his grandfather- hitting all the age groups in between," writes Popular Mechanics. "The new Camaro does just that-and it's become one of the few cars outside the supercar ranks that will almost always elicit a conversation at the gas pumps." For 2011, Chevy introduces a jaw-dropping convertible body style.Read More
Camaro Interior - 6.0 (Mediocre)
Overall, auto writers like the retro feel of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro's interior cabin, but complain of subpar materials, ergonomic quirks and uncomfortable seating in the rear. According to Edmunds, "[A] knock against the Camaro is its lackluster interior materials -- they're better than the old Camaro's, for sure, but a couple competing models do it better." Read More
Camaro Safety - NA
Neither the federal government nor insurance industry has crash tested the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. Still, it features loads of assuring safety equipment and last year’s model performed well in crash tests. Test drivers, however, complain of poor rearward visibility. The New York Times writes: "Every element seems to create another blind spot: the chopped roof and gun-turret windows; the chin-high windowsills, hood and dashboard; roof pillars the size of bridge supports. The effect is like sitting in a pickle barrel and peering through the slats."Read More
Camaro Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro carries a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Plus, road side assistance and courtesy transportation are offered for five years/100,000 miles
No comments:
Post a Comment