2021 Chevy Camaro Review

Name: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Review
Brand: Chevrolet

Price Range: $21,480 - $46,990

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Regardless of engine, the 2021 Camaro is the best-driving muscle car of its segment, edging out more expensive sports cars when it comes to behind-the-wheel thrills. Poor outward visibility and a tiny trunk limit its practicality as a daily driver. If you can live with these downsides, you'll be rewarded every time you drive it. If not, the Mustang and the Challenger deliver similar thrills with fewer flaws.

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2021 Chevrolet Camaro Review

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What's new

Minor revisions to standard feature availability
Wireless integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now available
Part of the sixth Camaro generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Colorado.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado

$203/mo

$155/mo

Avg. Midsize Car

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#21 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Camaro from 2008-2022.}

$542/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.64x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

16.9%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

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Chevrolet Camaro Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.6

35 reviews

5(71%)

4(20%)

3(6%)

2(3%)

1(0%)

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Best band for the buck anywhere!!

StevesCamaro, 04/17/2019

2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)

Wow, what a car! Best bang for the buck. Great interior even if somewhat limited visibility. The '19 model makes up for that with the review camera/mirror feature though. Awesome power and it puts it down to the ground without being as sinister and scary as the Corvette. Can't go wrong with this car.

Young at Heart

Richard Basile, 06/10/2021

2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

I am a 78 old man and I have always loved cars that make you feel special And add a positive upper in your life. I love my Camaro, it looks great and it makes me feel young. It handles great interior is great, back seat area a little tight, but I am the driver so back seats don’t worry me. It handles great rides good, looks great top up or down. I highly recommend for the adventurous …

WOW!!!!

Shane, 05/21/2019

2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M)

I have been a Corvette lover for years. I have owned 2. Was ready to upgrade to the Z06 so I started shopping. It took me about 3 hours to make a decision between the Corvette and the Camaro ZL1. I ended up with the ZL1. No regrets. After driving both the Camaro has awesome speed and is much easier to get in and out of. Don't hesitate to make this purchase. Even now when I see a …

Like a Vette, but with emergency back seats!

JJ, 04/03/2021

2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl 6M)

2SS with 1LE Track Package. Lots of power (of course) but also really spectacular handling with the 1LE. As a previous Corvette owner, I was very surprised at how sports car like the car is. Interior is also very comfortable (for front seat occupants) and much higher quality than Corvettes of 10-15 years ago. Much like a Vette, very limited storage inside the cabin. A small center …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, so we've included reviews for other years of the Camaro since its last redesign.

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2021 Camaro Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

1LS

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$203/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Camaro models:

Side Blind Zone Alert: Notifies the driver if vehicles are in a blind spot or if cars are approaching in parking lot situations.
Forward Collision Alert: Signals to the driver that the vehicle's cameras, radar, or both detect an approaching vehicle that may result in a collision.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Provides alerts when the vehicle is in reverse and the system detects approaching traffic from either side that may be out of the driver's view.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover8.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Acceptable
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Colorado.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.81 per gallon for premium unleaded in Colorado.

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Best band for the buck anywhere!!

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WOW!!!!

Like a Vette, but with emergency back seats!

2021 Camaro Highlights

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