I hear some people P&M'ing about the fact the leaked pictures show a retro design. Here are my thoughts on that:
The Camaro has historically progressed into a sleeker more modern looking car. This makes sense when you consider the market it appealed to was routinely younger people in their early twenties and late teens.
That market is pretty much gone, except for the few young enthusiasts left. There is no longer a huge group of people in that age range looking to buy base model Camaros. Those people are now stuck in the import craze. Macho is totally out of style with that age group.
So, who will the new Camaro appeal to? More of a middle aged market segment I would guess. And now looking at that market segment, what kind of car would they like to see? Retro.
I do like the new design in the leaked pictures, but believe me, I would much rather see a progression of the 4th gen. Something more exotic looking. I was born in 73 and grew up with 2nd and 3rd gens all around me. I really have no connection to the first gen cars.
Assuming it is RWD, sits my butt on the floor with my legs out in front of me and feels like a gocart I will like the retro Camaro, not because it is retro, but because it drives great, looks cool and is a Camaro.
The Camaro has historically progressed into a sleeker more modern looking car. This makes sense when you consider the market it appealed to was routinely younger people in their early twenties and late teens.
That market is pretty much gone, except for the few young enthusiasts left. There is no longer a huge group of people in that age range looking to buy base model Camaros. Those people are now stuck in the import craze. Macho is totally out of style with that age group.
So, who will the new Camaro appeal to? More of a middle aged market segment I would guess. And now looking at that market segment, what kind of car would they like to see? Retro.
I do like the new design in the leaked pictures, but believe me, I would much rather see a progression of the 4th gen. Something more exotic looking. I was born in 73 and grew up with 2nd and 3rd gens all around me. I really have no connection to the first gen cars.
Assuming it is RWD, sits my butt on the floor with my legs out in front of me and feels like a gocart I will like the retro Camaro, not because it is retro, but because it drives great, looks cool and is a Camaro.
. GM is smart enough to know that even those who have dissenting opinions of the initial design are still going to talk about the car. This creates a buzz, and buzzes create sales...pure and simple. GM know exactly what they are doing and I don't blame them.
The front and back are FUUUUGLY! I really hope this is just a picture thing. 
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