Death Of the Camaro
#1
Death Of the Camaro
The Drive: Chevy Camaro Will Die in 2023, No Seventh-Gen Successor Planned: Report.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28680/chevrolet-camaro-will-die-in-2023-no-seventh-gen-successor-planned-report
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28680/chevrolet-camaro-will-die-in-2023-no-seventh-gen-successor-planned-report
#2
I'm not surprised it's on their mind. The latest sales numbers have started to slide. It does seem they're pulling the plug earlier than usual as sales aren't really awful yet. But I do see what they mean - theyve already done a facelift on a 10 year old car (which really has been circulating via concept since the mid 00s). Next step is a full model redo which is super expensive.
Given sales already aren't amazing and a full refresh is a gamble, it probably makes business sense to do it.
Only thing I worry about is timing between axing that and the C7. Thatll leave them with no affordable RWD sports car (that is assuming the c8 will be well over the $55k base c7 range). Will be interesting to see how they handle that.
Given sales already aren't amazing and a full refresh is a gamble, it probably makes business sense to do it.
Only thing I worry about is timing between axing that and the C7. Thatll leave them with no affordable RWD sports car (that is assuming the c8 will be well over the $55k base c7 range). Will be interesting to see how they handle that.
#3
I'm not surprised it's on their mind. The latest sales numbers have started to slide. It does seem they're pulling the plug earlier than usual as sales aren't really awful yet. But I do see what they mean - theyve already done a facelift on a 10 year old car (which really has been circulating via concept since the mid 00s). Next step is a full model redo which is super expensive.
Given sales already aren't amazing and a full refresh is a gamble, it probably makes business sense to do it.
Only thing I worry about is timing between axing that and the C7. Thatll leave them with no affordable RWD sports car (that is assuming the c8 will be well over the $55k base c7 range). Will be interesting to see how they handle that.
Given sales already aren't amazing and a full refresh is a gamble, it probably makes business sense to do it.
Only thing I worry about is timing between axing that and the C7. Thatll leave them with no affordable RWD sports car (that is assuming the c8 will be well over the $55k base c7 range). Will be interesting to see how they handle that.
#4
7th gen Camaro has been put on hold, or delayed. Those are GM's words. I wouldn't believe anything unless it's directly from GM.
The Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Has Only Been Delayed [Update] | GM Authority
The Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Has Only Been Delayed [Update] | GM Authority
#6
The Drive: Chevy Camaro Will Die in 2023, No Seventh-Gen Successor Planned: Report.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28680/...planned-report
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28680/...planned-report
The American people realize this and would prefer an American made vehicle. They will abandon the brand preference and choose something that they like other wise. Besides that the Price is off the scale on these things, Dealers don't appear to make there own deals anymore they sell on the Factory incentives.
I did this back a few years ago 20 or so. There used to be a plant that manufactured Vise-Grips in Dewitt, NE, along comes Irwin tools and buys them out, in the course of a few years they closed the plant and went all Chinese made. So now the Quality is down and the price went up. So I can buy 4 to one at harbor Freight for Chinese made Vise Grips. Why would I want to buy the Irwin brand?
#7
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Heck, when Camaro/Firebird ended in 2002 (supposedly because SUV sales were over taking that market), GM was already planning at least the Camaro return (probably Firebird too until they axed Pontiac).
It's a wait and see game.
#8
7th gen Camaro has been put on hold, or delayed. Those are GM's words. I wouldn't believe anything unless it's directly from GM.
The Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Has Only Been Delayed [Update] | GM Authority
The Seventh-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Has Only Been Delayed [Update] | GM Authority
Would be interesting to hear their real logic behind that instead of the fluffed up PR stuff
Last edited by bumpin96monte; 06-27-2019 at 06:12 AM.
#9
It IS typical GM though - ride out a generation of car for as long as possible before a redesign. I'm not surprised Camaro sales are going down. People want something new. Yes, the front and rear lights have had several mild refreshes but this Camaro has been basically the same, at least the overall shape and appearance, since 2010.
Last edited by 06mistreSS; 06-27-2019 at 07:55 AM.
#10
People want something new. Yes, the front and rear lights have had several mild refreshes but this Camaro has been basically the same, at least the overall shape and appearance, since 2010.