Chevrolet's most affordable performance car gets its second styling refresh in as many years as the company addresses complaints about last year's update. The bar that splits the grille is now body coloured, and the Chevrolet bowtie logo lives in the grille mesh instead of on that bar.
There are no additions to the Camaro's mechanical offerings, but there are some changes nonetheless. Chevrolet will now sell you an LT-trimmed model with the SS model's 6.2L V8; Chevy says the new combo is the most affordable V8 Camaro yet.
Also, the mid-range V6 engine can now be optioned with Chevy's 10-speed automatic transmission, formerly only available with the V8.
Camaro's powertrain choices now look like this: a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (275 hp/295 lb-ft of torque) comes with either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic; the 3.6L V6 (335 hp/284 lb-ft) also comes with the six-speed stick but options to the 10-speed auto; the SS carries forward with the V8 (455 hp/455 lb-ft) and with the six-speed stick or 10-speed auto; and the ZL1 sticks a supercharger on the V8 for 650 hp/650 lb-ft and comes with the stick or 10-speed automatic.
Chevrolet's closest competitor here is the Ford Mustang, but if straight-line speed is more your thing, the Dodge Challenger fills that need. The Mustang's GT350 is the least powerful top-of-the-line version of this trio, but it stands out all the same for an engine that revs to a distinctly un-muscle-car like 7,500 rpm.
Entry-level LS trim comes with 18-inch wheels, an eight-way power driver's seat, 7.0-inch infotainment screen, passive keyless entry, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, power doors, locks and side mirrors, automatic climate control and an electric parking brake.
1LT trim brings a power front passenger seat and satellite radio. 2LT gets dual-zone climate control and heated and ventilated front seats. 3LT models add a nine-speaker stereo, navigation in an 8.0-inch touchscreen and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
1SS trim reverts to a features list closer to that of the 1LT, but gets 20-inch wheels and a rear spoiler. 2SS more closely matches the features of the 3LT, leaving out navigation but adding auto-dimming side mirrors, power seats with memory, a heated steering wheel, lighted sill plates, ambient lighting, forward collision alert, blind spot monitor with lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert and rear park assist.
ZL1 trim adds summer performance tires, a tire inflator kit, trim-specific rear spoiler, alloy sport pedals, Recaro sport seats, suede-trimmed steering wheel and shifter and wireless smartphone charging.
As of this writing, Chevrolet hadn't published fuel consumption figures for the 2020 Camaro. However, we expect most figures to be similar, if not identical, to those of the 2019 model. Those are 10.8/7.7 L/100 km (city/highway) for the 2.0L turbo with automatic transmission and 11.9/7.9 with the manual; SS models are rated 14.5/8.8 with the 10-speed auto and 14.9/9.9 with the stickshift, and the ZL1's estimates are 18.3/11.2 with the automatic and 17.2/12.0 with the stick. V6 models should be more efficient with their new 10-speed transmission; ratings for the V6 with last year's eight-speed are 12.3/8.2, while the carried-over six-speed stick's estimates will be the same as or close to last year's 14.3/8.8.
