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The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro is one of only three cars keeping the old-school muscle car segment alive. The Camaro — along with its chief rivals, the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang — takes the traditional hallmarks of this specialized segment and updates them for a modern audience. You still get the pulse-pounding acceleration provided by the muscle cars of old, but now with a high-tech interior and elevated handling performance.
Chevrolet Camaro models
The 2022 Camaro is a rear-wheel-drive muscle car that comes in eight trim levels. It starts as the four-cylinder 1LS and progresses to the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT that can be optioned with a V6. The LT1 comes with a V8, while the 1SS and the 2SS receive further performance upgrades. Finally, the mighty ZL1 offers a supercharged V8 and track pedigree. Most come as either a coupe or convertible. Highlight features include:
1LS This entry trim is coupe-only. It starts you off with:
Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (275 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque)
Six-speed manual transmission (with rev matching) or optional eight-speed automatic
18-inch wheels
Keyless entry and ignition
Power-adjustable driver’s seat
Single-zone automatic climate control
7-inch touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Six-speaker audio system
4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
1LT Besides opening the door to a greater optional features, the 1LT adds:
Optional 3.6-liter V6 engine (335 hp, 284 lb-ft); can be paired to a 10-speed automatic
Power-adjustable front passenger seat
Satellite radio
2LT Adds just a few extras, such as:
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated and ventilated front seats
3LT Comes with a bunch of extra features, including:
Heated and auto-dimming outside mirrors
8-inch touchscreen
Nine-speaker Bose audio system
Upgraded driver information display
Rear camera mirror (rearview mirror can display live rear video camera feed)
Customizable ambient lighting
Driver’s seat memory settings
Heated steering wheel
Wireless charging pad
Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
LT1 Essentially reverts back to the 1LT’s feature set but has:
6.2-liter V8 engine (455 hp, 455 lb-ft)
Six-speed manual transmission or optional 10-speed automatic
20-inch wheels
External engine oil cooler
Brembo front brakes
1SS Has a few more features such as:
Brembo front and rear brakes
Enhanced powertrain cooling
Rear spoiler
8-inch touchscreen and upgraded driver information center
The 2SS combines the V8 engine with features from the 3LT.
ZL1 King-of-the-hill Camaro that adds onto the 2SS with:
Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine (650 hp, 650 lb-ft)
Upgraded brakes
Wider performance tires
Adaptive suspension dampers (Magnetic Ride Control)
Electronic limited-slip rear differential
Adjustable performance exhaust
Recaro front bucket seats
Steering wheel wrapped in faux suede
Many features found on the higher trims can be added to the lower trims through option packages. There are also unique performance upgrades depending on trim. Option highlights include:
Technology package (1LT, 2LT and LT1)
8-inch touchscreen
Nine-speaker Bose audio system
Heavy-Duty Cooling and Brake package (1LT, 2LT and 3LT)
External engine oil cooler
Brembo front brakes
SS 1LE Track Performance package (SS models only)
ZL1 upgrades (aside from the supercharged engine)
Head-up display
ZL1 1LE Extreme Performance package (ZL1 only)
Upgraded suspension
Wider tires
Additional aerodynamic bodywork
Carbon-fiber spoiler
Sunroof
Navigation system
Performance data recorder (records onboard video)