2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review - The American M3 Europeans Mock, But Should We?

I've driven a Chevrolet Camaro before. It was awful.

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[willadams]

"Not hard to place on the road.."
From a man who destroys more white lines per video than a 70s rock band

[williamegler]

I am German and I realize that the Camaro is light years ahead of anything European anywhere near the price.
Name a European vehicle that combines the features and performance at anywhere near the price.
It certainly isn't as sophisticated as a European sports coupe but it is hardly ancient tech.
Chances are it will also be more reliable/durable than it's Euro competition to.

[bcrandeis]

You need to have a go in one of the newer Camaro's with the Ford & GM co-developed 10 speed auto or one with the manual. If you get a chance to drive one of those, jump on it! American sports cars are much better these days than many Europeans think ;)

[JIMWSMITH]

You need to drive a zl1. That will knock the socks off this...

[Chrisdevex]

I had a 2019 one of these last summer for 5100 miles over in the US. Fortunately, those have a 10 speed box and I can tell from your video that the 10 speed is far better. It also got shockingly good fuel economy as you said (even better actually). My average economy over the 5100 miles was 28.8 mpg (US, so probably 34 imperial), and I wasn't afraid to give it some stick when I could. One thing I really noticed was that, cruising at 70, the engine only needs to do 1500 rpm. I was going to have another this summer before... you know.

[MatthewGaither]

The 6 speed manual is quite good. You would have loved it!

[ericgeorge]

Great to see you on the roads in my neck of the woods and I could seriously listen to that engine all day long.

[CaptainMorganTherd]

Having owned one of these myself, I completely agree with you regarding the 8 speed automatic — right trash. However, the SS from 2019 onwards features a dramatically improved 10 speed automatic that, while not as responsive as a PDK, is still good in its own right. The ZL1 always had the 10 speed, even in the 2017 and 2018 model years. Would definitely recommend that transmission; really brings out the best of that engine.

[ListingViews]

I have a 2017 SS and I adore it. It certainly has flaws, but the engine sound and performance make them easy to forgive. Growing up in England, cornering ability is important to me. So when looking to trade in my 2012 WRX, the new car couldn’t be just a straight line car. The Mustang was heavier, the Challenger heavier still. And all the reviews of the Camaro said it was a much better driver’s car than the competition, short of the Shelbys which are much more expensive. Also, a new M3 is literally twice the price here in Southern California. If you don’t have the magnetic ride optioned, the drive mode won’t change the suspension; only the exhaust opening at earlier rpms, the traction control being eased back a little, the steering becoming artificially heavier, and the silly interior lights changing color. All of which can be selected individually. With little flat land in my area (mostly mountainous), mpgs aren’t great. I average about 25mpg (imperial). The trunk/boot is large, but the opening is ludicrously small. So small that a large suitcase will barely squeeze through. The auto transmission is painfully slow with up shifts in manual, but use it in auto and it’s much, much quicker. When you get an open road, this is a quick, quick car for the money.

[spencerhan]

When it got a full independent rear end, to me that is what made this car really good. Just like the Mustang GT in 2015.

[alexandergeorgeyurevitch]

I had a 2018 SS 6-speed manual that I sold about a month ago and I miss it dearly. If you thought it was good with the automatic do yourself a favor and try one with 3 pedals, it is sublime!

[WickedestVoodoo]

I have the 2018 SS with a 10 speed auto. Just that little difference is amazing.

[robertmontgomery]

The SS 1LE is even better. 6 speed 6.2 l V8 eLSD.

[rudfil]

I love watching those old classic American cars race at the Goodwood Festival giving the nimbler European cars a headache with their relentless tenacity.

[ARentz]

The 10-speed in the 2019 Camaro SS convertible that I've driven was seriously a good transmission. Overall it was a fun car to drive in pretty much every way a car could be.

[jamiemorris]

Lawrie isn’t going to very pleased with you driving one of these without him

[elnyoutube]

I love how these cameros sound they sound very similar to the Maserati Quattroporte/Granturismo

[studio-flash]

The exhaust note cool ..then again..the chevy small block V8..the worlds best engine.

[bladerunner]

that's the same elbow position you get when driving the 2006-2017 aston martin vantage. just to be fair. :)

[Vitor_M.]

That ending song by ELFL is pretty cool! I really think they deserve more views!