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The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is quite simply the most underrated muscle car available today with outstanding handling and an available 650 horsepower engine.
What’s New for the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro?
No major changes come to the Camaro for 2022. One sad note is that the 1LE package is no longer available on anything but the V8-equipped Camaro. Its availability on much of the lineup was a real bright spot last year.
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The Breakdown
Fantastic performance
Underrated handling
Above-average infotainment system
Poor visibility
Love it or hate it styling
Fewer options than 2021
Nobody needs 8 trim levels Chevy
2022 Camaro Specs
- 275 horsepower from base engine
- 295 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 8 available trims
- Performance data recorder is great
- Five-star crash test rating
- 1 complimentary maintenance visit
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Powertrain
The Camaro is in a word, fast. That’s an accurate description of every powertrain in the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro. None of them feel slow or sluggish. The four-cylinder starts off the options list with 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque for its part. From the line, it’s clearly the slowest of the four engines, but without driving the others, most won’t feel like they’re missing out on much. What’s more, is that the Camaro’s handling is sublime. It feels sort of like a bigger Mazda Miata. Not exactly as pure or nimble, but not far off.
The available V6 is surprising. Last year we loved it with the 1LE package that helped make it an underrated track car. It has 335 horsepower, so long stretches of straightaway always saw it gain speed where the four-cylinder couldn’t keep up. This year though, without the benefit of the added track tech, we think the V6 might be the one to avoid. Yes, it has more horsepower, but it’s actually got 11 lb-ft less torque than the four-cylinder. So, it’s not much quicker where it counts, down low and out of the corners.
Finally, there’s the V8 which comes in both a naturally aspirated and a supercharged version. For those that haven’t driven a car with this GM 6.2-liter V8, just know this, it has more power than you think it will. And when mated to the optional 10-speed automatic, it won’t even pause to breathe as it rockets to 155 mph where it’ll hit a limiter. The supercharged version makes 650 horsepower and is hard-capped at 190 mph. There isn’t enough space here to tell you how good the Camaro is to drive, it’s by far the least appreciated of the three muscle cars on sale right now.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Fuel Economy & MPG
The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro isn’t as thirsty as its muscle car persona might have buyers believe. The four-cylinder can actually achieve up to 30 mpg on the highway. The V6 only falls a single mile to 29 and the V8 only drops to 26 mpg on the highway when equipped with an automatic. For a complete rundown of all eight configurations visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
Above we’ve noted that the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is a two-seater despite the fact that it does indeed have “seats” in the back. That’s because aside from very small humans, the only things that can fit back there are pets and parcels. It really is more for storage than anything else. Now that, that’s out of the way let’s talk about the front seats.
They’re outstanding. They’re comfortable, they’re spacious, and they do a great job of holding you and your passenger in place should you barrel around a corner with a bit of gusto. The layout of the entire cabin is easy to adapt to and controls are where you’d expect them to be. We’d love to see some of the switchgear get upgraded though. At the lower trim levels it’s fine, but at the $45,000-range and above it feels underwhelming.
There are some other odd choices in here. First, we love the climate control system. It’s effective and quick. But did Chevrolet have to position the center vents so that they’re almost inevitably pointed right at your hand on the shifter? At the same time, we love the retro-futuristic styling inside. It’s a great blend of both eras.
Entertainment & Technology
As far as infotainment goes, the system in the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is one of the snappiest on the market. Both the 7 and 8-inch screens are bright and easy to use. Of course, many will prefer the larger of the two. The available nine-speaker Bose premium audio system is pretty nice too, but you’ll have to travel up the trim ladder to at least the 3LT to experience it.
Safety Features
It’s hard to find a compliment for the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro when it comes to safety. Not only is the rear visibility so poor that it might as well not have windows, but to get things like parking sensors, or a top-down view of the car, buyers have to pay for those options. Thankfully, backup cameras are government-mandated, so at least it has that. The one thing we can say for it is that should you have an accident, it’s been given a five-star rating by the NHTSA.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Trims & Pricing
1LS – $26,195
Every 2022 Chevrolet Camaro will come with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission standard. Automatic transmissions are available throughout the lineup. The 1LS also gets 18-inch wheels, a 7-inch infotainment system featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along six speakers. It also gets a power-adjustable driver’s seat and automatic climate control.
1LT – $26,695
The 1LT opens up the option to go for the more powerful V6 for around $1,500 and adds satellite radio as well as a power-adjustable passenger seat.
2LT – $28,695
For buyers of the 2LT, they’ll get heated and ventilated front seats as well as dual-zone automatic climate control.
3LT – $32,695
3LT is where things start to get really interesting. It adds the larger 8-inch infotainment system, a nine-speaker Bose premium audio system, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and an upgraded driver information display including a heads-up display.
LT1 – $35,195
Once a customer steps up to the LT1 they’re going to get the 455 horsepower V8. It’s the only engine choice. It also gets an external engine oil cooler, Brembo brakes up front, and 20-inch wheels. Feature-wise, it’s equipped like a 1LT, it’s pretty spartan.
1SS – $38,695
Bump up to the 1SS and buyers will find the larger 8-inch touchscreen inside as well as a rear spoiler and Brembo rear brakes outside.
2SS – $43,695
One step from the king of the hill, the 2SS equips the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro with the 3LT technology and features, but with the V8 engine up front.
ZL1 – $65,895
Finally, the ZL1 straps a supercharger on top of the V8 to build 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. It gets a bunch of serious performance tech to keep it on the road too. That includes Recaro seats, an adjustable performance exhaust, adaptive dampers, bigger brakes, and wider tires.
Warranties
The new 2022 Chevrolet Camaro comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. In addition, buyers get a complimentary maintenance visit. We’d love to see Chevrolet do better here.
What we think
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The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro isn’t perfect. It’s got some flaws and some shortcomings. But for those who care about driving dynamics over all else, it’s flawless. As the last Chevrolet sports car with the engine in the front and a manual transmission in the middle, it’s carrying the torch honorably.
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