The dashboard looks clean to the extent of lacking some inspiration, although I loved the retro-style gauges of my 1LT tester. The few switches and buttons, along with the radio interface, are regrouped in a tight, bubbly-shaped centre stack. This design is the complete opposite of a Honda Accord, which overflows with controls of all sorts. Does that mean that Camaro designers preach simple living? Hum, not quite.
I'm guessing that the automaker wanted a plain-looking stereo so that drivers of this modern-day muscle car would prefer to listen to a different type of music – the one produced by the growling engine. Even though it comes from a family sedan, this V6 sounds pretty good.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed Aisin manual transmission or, optionally, a 6-speed Hydra-Matic autobox. The latter probably won't get the approval of sports coupe aficionados, but it transforms (pun intended) the Camaro into a surprisingly pleasant tourer by making gear shifts literally seamless.
The power-assisted steering is sharp and finely calibrated, allowing you to feel understeer tendencies and better control them. Meanwhile, the four-wheel disc brakes bite hard yet prove easy to modulate. The antilock braking system won't step on your toes, either.
All in all, driving the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro turned out to be a real delight. Well, almost. Visibility is fashionably mediocre due to the high beltline, raised trunk, near-horizontal rear window and huge C-pillars. It's a nightmare anytime you want to back up. Guesswork is about your only option, here... unless you're willing to bump and scrape other vehicles and objects around you! The available rear parking assist merely does half the job – your eyes and experience are still your best allies.
Imagine how body repair shops will make profits with battered and bruised Camaros. Still, not a single owner will complain, because with this machine, it's much more about being seen than seeing clear!
I'm guessing that the automaker wanted a plain-looking stereo so that drivers of this modern-day muscle car would prefer to listen to a different type of music – the one produced by the growling engine. Even though it comes from a family sedan, this V6 sounds pretty good.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed Aisin manual transmission or, optionally, a 6-speed Hydra-Matic autobox. The latter probably won't get the approval of sports coupe aficionados, but it transforms (pun intended) the Camaro into a surprisingly pleasant tourer by making gear shifts literally seamless.
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| No rearview camera is available with the Camaro, which is a real shame. Backup sensors are optional in 1LT trim and standard with the 2LT and 2SS. (Photo: Luc Gagné/Auto123.com) |
The power-assisted steering is sharp and finely calibrated, allowing you to feel understeer tendencies and better control them. Meanwhile, the four-wheel disc brakes bite hard yet prove easy to modulate. The antilock braking system won't step on your toes, either.
All in all, driving the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro turned out to be a real delight. Well, almost. Visibility is fashionably mediocre due to the high beltline, raised trunk, near-horizontal rear window and huge C-pillars. It's a nightmare anytime you want to back up. Guesswork is about your only option, here... unless you're willing to bump and scrape other vehicles and objects around you! The available rear parking assist merely does half the job – your eyes and experience are still your best allies.
Imagine how body repair shops will make profits with battered and bruised Camaros. Still, not a single owner will complain, because with this machine, it's much more about being seen than seeing clear!
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