With its trademark style and all-out performance, the 2022 Chevy Camaro is as popular as ever. Not only can this American sports coupe go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, but it also treats you to supportive seating and an array of high-tech features. Let’s take a closer look at the Camaro’s many attractions.
Why choose the 2022 Chevy Camaro?
The Chevrolet Camaro is an American icon, and this new model year serves up a familiar blend of agility, speed, and style. Shoppers can choose from four high-powered engines. And true driving enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Camaro still lets you change your own gears, with a standard six-speed manual transmission (a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters is also available). High-performance features, including bigger brakes and adaptive suspension dampers, are also available.
How does the 2022 Chevy Camaro drive?
From the moment you fire up the engine, the Camaro will win you over. No matter which trim model or powertrain you select (and there are a lot of options), Chevy’s iconic sports coupe feels nimble and quick.
There are four power trains available, with availability depending on trim model:
- Turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (275 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) + six-speed manual transmission with rev matching or optional eight-speed automatic transmission
- 3.6L V6 (335 hp, 284 lb-ft) + optional 10-speed automatic
- 6.2L V8 (455 hp, 455 lb-ft) + six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic
- Supercharged 6.2L V8 (650 hp, 650 lb-ft) + six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic
The 1LS comes standard with the base engine, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT also come standard with this engine, but they also offer the 3.6-liter V6 as an option.
Looking for more power? The LT1, 1SS, and 2SS come standard with the 6.2-liter V8 engine. These models also add extra performance features. For example, the LT1 adds Brembo front brakes. The 1SS has both front and rear Brembo brakes and an enhanced engine cooling system.
The top-tier ZL1, the Camaro’s high-performance model, is the only trim to offer the supercharged V8. As you might expect, this exclusive powertrain is a downright speed freak. And the ZL1 is track-ready, with performance tires, upgraded brakes, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and more.
Is Chevy discontinuing the Camaro?
As of this writing, Chevrolet still plans to pull the plug on the Camaro. If you’ve always wanted to own a Camaro — or simply want to upgrade your model — you still have a few years left to do so. But act fast, because Chevy plans to wrap up the Camaro by the year 2024.
Although we’ll miss the classic Chevy Camaro, its retirement is part of the automaker’s push to go electric by 2035. Rumor has it that Chevy will replace its iconic pony car with a four-door electric sedan. It’ll be a high-performance sedan, like the Dodge Challenger, but without the gas-powered engine.
How much does the 2022 Chevy Camaro cost?
Price varies according to trim level and equipment, but the Chevy Camaro starts at the very low price of $25,000. And keep in mind that the price can also go up or down when you add optional features or packages.
2022 Chevy Camaro MSRPs by trim model
- LS: $25,000
- LT: $25,500
- 2LT: $27,500
- 3LT: $31,500
- LT1: $34,000
- 1SS: $37,500
- 2SS: $42,500
- ZL1: $63,000