It’s official: the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is here!
Launched at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the sixth-generation Camaro marks the return of the iconic supercar in the country. Introduced in the country in 2010, the new Camaro displays an aggressive new looks combined with renowned performance and enhanced technology.
TRACING ITS HISTORY
No doubt, the Chevrolet Camaro is more than just an American muscle car. Since Chevrolet sold the first Camaro in 1967, more than 5 million units of the vehicle have conquered open and city roads in various parts of the world. In a span of more than 5 decades and six generations, the Camaro has won various accolades including Motor Trend’s 2014 Best Driver’s Car award—making the vehicle the first American-brand car to receive it. Today, this iconic car continues to dominate the road with its thrilling driving dynamics and fierce sporty design.
In the Philippines, the latest Camaro RS is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC VVT direct injection turbo engine that delivers 275 horsepower and 398 Newton meter of torque. All are mated to an 8-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission that provides a responsive and efficient everyday drive on the road. It’s fitted with high performance Brembo brakes featuring 4-piston calipers, promising track enthusiasts with serious stopping power while maintaining street drivability.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Outside, its sculpted hood, boldly reimagined grilles, LED headlamps, heritage-inspired taillamps, and muscular flanks, guarantees to make an unmistakable impression on the road. Complementing its dramatic and contemporary architecture is the RS package that highlights the Camaro’s sporty attitude. 5-spoke 20-inch machined wheels, LED tail lamps, decklid spoiler, polished honeycomb grille, illuminated Camaro sill plates, RS badge, and black front and rear Chevrolet bowtie emblems complete the Camaro’s athletic style.
Inside, the Camaro features a refined cockpit optimized for performance driving—leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, black leather interior panel, and custom leather-trimmed dashboard and console. The driver sport buckets memory seat features an 8-way power adjust and ventilated with cooling and heating, while the passenger sport buckets seat features a 6-way power adjust with cooling and heating ventilation.
The new Camaro also offers premium and intuitive technologies that complete one’s driving experience. Thanks to its 8-inch touchscreen display that features the latest Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, which provides hand-free access information, entertainment, and phone connectivity.
A MYRIAD OF SAFETY
Safety-wise, the new Camaro is packed with a host of advanced safety technologies including StabiliTrak System, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Lane Change Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Rear Parking Sensors, and built-in Reversing Camera.
The new Chevrolet Camaro 2.0-liter Turbo 3LT RS is priced at P3,298,888.00.