Chevrolet Announces 2016 Camaro Pricing, V-8 Gets a $2,795 Bump

Aaron Cole
by Aaron Cole

Chevrolet announced Friday that its sixth-generation Camaro will start at $26,695 — or $305 less than a comparable 2015 model. However, the former entry 1LS trim has been discontinued, meaning you’ll shell out $2,000 more this year to sit in a bottom rung Camaro compared to its predecessor.

The 2016 Camaro 1SS model, which sports a 6.2-liter V-8, will start at $37,295 (including $995 destination) up $2,795 from the $34,500 sticker it wore in 2015.

The base 1LT model for 2016, which sports an all-new 2-liter turbocharged four cylinder, will start at $26,695, which is nearly $2,000 more than the entry 1LS model for 2015, although Chevrolet won’t initially offer that trim for the 2016 model year. A comparable, 2015 Camaro 1LT is priced at $27,000.

Chevrolet said features including Apple’s CarPlay, backup camera, LED daytime running lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel and keyless, push-button start that are standard on the 2016 car were optional or not available for the 2015 model.

Additionally, the 1SS trim adds separate cooling systems for the transmission, differential and engine oil, four-piston Brembo brakes and limited slip differential (manual only) as standard.

Chevrolet also added an online visualizer if you’re bored at work today [and not preparing to buy a Charger this weekend —Mark].

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  • Big Al from Oz Big Al from Oz on Aug 21, 2015

    I wonder if that $2795 is similar to the "CAFE Fine" imposed on the SS. The Camaro wouldn't have the ideal footprint for a V8.

    • TMA1 TMA1 on Aug 21, 2015

      Is that any different than the gas guzzler tax? Manual Challengers with the 392 get hit with that tax for $1,000. So did the auto 5-speeds.

  • Power6 Power6 on Aug 21, 2015

    As someone who would love a 1LE with Recaros but cant afford it right now, i have been watching the new one thinking it will be the stuff round about the time my business takes off. By the time it gets a track worthy suspension calibration and you add the recaros it will be an expensive propisition. Interesting the move seems upmarket. You want a better interior? You pay for it. Maybe the current 1LE is the sweet spot, too wide and heavy with a cheap interior is pretty much the recipe of a Camaro. Of course all auto journalists are bound to declaring the outgoing car absolute rubbish and the new model the second coming of small block Christ.

  • DenverMike DenverMike on Aug 21, 2015

    Chasing the upmarket is what killed so many. The RX7, Z-cars, Supra and MR2 come to mind. It's the secretaries, others, and lots of blue-collars that made them the wild successes that they were. Yes buying mostly base and lower models. And then greed stepped in. GM is being stupid here. Stick to the formula that works.

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    • Drzhivago138 Drzhivago138 on Aug 22, 2015

      @Maxb49 If you have to ask "am I the only one...", then no. Here at home we'll play in the city / Powered by the sun / Perfect weather for a streamlined world / There'll be spandex jackets, one for everyone What a beautiful world this will be / What a glorious time to be free

  • 28-Cars-Later 28-Cars-Later on Aug 24, 2015

    Bankrupt states will be soaking up your "gas savings" (in the form of taxation).

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