2023 Chevrolet Camaro Review

2023 Camaro Auto Brief

Model Changes

The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro gets minor changes this year including two new exterior colors Radiant Red and Sharkskin Metallic exterior colors.

Model Changes

Efficient and powerful engines; standard features; handling; available convertible; affordable price

Model Value

The sixth-generation Camaro takes the fight to its domestic rivals like the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. It has an optional heads up display not offered by the competitors. The two bigger engines add a cylinder deactivation feature that helps with fuel economy without compromising the power.

Model Overview

The 2023 continues with the sixth-generation body style and platform (GM's Alpha platform, the same as the ATS, CTS, CT4 and CT5 vehicles). This generation stiff and lighter foundation is well suited for a performance car.

The Camaro will be available in the following trims: 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, LT1, 1SS, 2SS and ZL1 coupe or convertible soft-top. The engine options are a 2.0L turbocharged four puts out an impressive 275 horsepower and 295 ft-lb of torque , a 3.6L V6 features cylinder deactivation for 335 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. The 6.2L V8 makes a 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. It also includes cylinder deactivation. The ZL1 supercharged makes 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.

The 1LS Camaro offers standard automatic Full LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Included inside are 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power-adjustable cloth sport bucket seats. A rear-vision camera, performance data recorder, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control. The tech features are Bluetooth and 4G LTE WiFi connectivity and Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment on a 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth streaming audio. To make your drive better under different conditions, the adjustable engine Drive Mode Selector is standard in all trims.

The 1LT includes 6-way power passenger seat and satellite radio. The 2LT adds heated and ventilated leather front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. The 3LT gets illuminated sill plates, dual memory for driver seat/mirrors, ambient lights, leather seats, heated mirrors, auto-dimming driver mirror, 9-speaker premium sound with external amplifier and equalizer, voice activated radio, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, cellphone wireless charger, configurable analog/digital gauge clusters, heads-up display, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, heated steering wheel,

Both the 1SS and the LT1 trims come with a powerful V-8, 20-inch aluminum wheels, LED taillights, transmission oil cooler, and dual exhausts. Upgraded brakes and sport suspension and a Track mode is added to the Drive Mode Selector. The 1SS has run-flat performance tires, dual zone automatic air conditioned, HD radiator, and rear spoiler.

The 2SS Camaro includes everything in the 3LT plus illuminated front cup holder, HD radiator and sport suspension.

The top trim, the Camaro ZL1 offers a supercharged V8 and features launch control. A 6-speed manual is standard and 10-speed automatic is optional. Some more features in this trim are HID headlights, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and magnetic suspension. On the ZL1, the 1LE Extreme Track Performance Package brings track-ready suspension dampers, a carbon-fiber hood and rear spoiler and 20-inch forged alloy wheels.

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