Up Close: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

I recently got some seat time in Ford's updated 2010 Mustang, so I decided to take a closer look at the upcoming 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which will be one of the 'Stang's prime competitors when it arrives next spring.

Sitting in the driver's seat of the production Camaro, I could immediately tell from looking at its build quality that I was in a very early version of the car, so it's hard to say what fit and finish will be like when the real thing arrives at dealerships.

Many of the Camaro's interior features are unique, including the instruments, audio buttons and climate controls, and the doors of the SS model I sat in were finished in shiny red trim. Forward views in the Camaro seem more limited than in the Mustang due to a low roofline that makes for a short windshield.

On the outside, the car looks great in person thanks to its low-slung, wide body and clean lines. The Camaro's nose is pointier than many images lead you to believe, and there are nice details, like a thin port above the grille.

The Camaro has been a long time coming — it first appeared in concept form at the 2006 Detroit auto show — but it looks like the wait will be worth it for muscle-car fans. More photos below.

Comments

I really like the Camaro, but I think the Mustang has it beat when it comes to the interior.

They should have put the SS badging where the bowtie is so it would look more like the original. It's not like anybody will not know it's a chevy.

[S Hoes]

I agree that the SS should be in the middle of the grill. This will help the Camaro look more serious.