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Fuel Economy

City
12.3
L/100K
Highway
6.8
L/100K

Vehicle Dimensions (mm)

4836
1918
2852
1377

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS

Fuel City 12.3L/100K
Fuel Highway 6.8L/100K
Transmission Manual
Max Power 224 KW 300 HP
Body Type Coupe
Number of Doors 2
Engine 3.6l
Drive Wheels Rear Wheel Drive

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Road Test Review

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is not the car you want to use when trying to fly under the radar.  This conventional RWD
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Hot! It's impossible to drive by unnoticed in a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS! (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
midsize coupe turns more heads than Linda Blair at a witchcraft convention, particularly when dressed in Inferno Orange paint and leather, together with cyber gray metallic exterior striping front-to-rear. 

Even when traveling at legal speeds, police officers will swivel to take a look (as they ticket others).  Surfers headed for their morning rides pull alongside to wave and give thumbs up; children press their laughing heads against their own car windows to get a closer look.  A spittoon strategically placed at any parking space will remedy salivating hordes.

When initially reintroduced, the Camaro looked vastly different than the machine that came before it.  Thoroughly modern with high haunches and muscular fore and aft creases accented by slit-like windows, the Camaro SS looked mean from the get-go, even with its small, trunk-mounted rear mini-spoiler.

This
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Familiar lines if you're into classic Camaros, the new 2010 model pulls from the past while delivering a thoroughly modern package. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
Camaro SS, my tester in 2SS trim, backs up the looks with its machinery, built on GM’s Zeta platform (shared with the soon-to-be-lamented Pontiac G8).  Under the long hood is a form-fitted 426-horsepower (at 5,900 rpm) 6.2-litre V8 engine that boasts 420 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm.  The rumble from this Camaro’s big twin pipes is music to any auto aficionado’s ears.  Redline is a healthy 6,400 rpm and the speedometer on my US-spec car accommodates 180 mph (290km/h). 

On our test car, a 6-speed automatic transmission with button (TAP) shifters handles the up and down gear changes, rather than the standard 6-speed manual transmission.  It does the job admirably (and includes remote start), whether left in Drive or placed in Manual and used (or abused).  Manual shifts are crisp and direct; left in automatic, shifting is as smooth as pedal application directs.

Chevy fits
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
A fully independent suspension, gorgeous rims and sticky tires make for competent handling. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
fully independent multi-link (front) and 4.5 link rear suspension and happily places big Brembo ABS-equipped disc brakes at all four corners, attaching PZero Pirelli P245/45ZR front and P275/40ZR rear 20-inch tires on five-spoke painted alloys.  Pedal feel is reassuring in all instances and while the suspension is firm, in no way is it jarring. 

The power-assisted steering is not lightweight but extremely direct and produces an excellent 11.5-metre (37.7-foot) turning circle on this midsize coupe of 4,836 mm (190.4 inches) length, 1,918 mm (75.5 inches) width, height of 1,377 mm (54.2 inches) on a 2,852-mm (112.3-inch) wheelbase.  Curb weight is 1,746 kilos (3,849 pounds), and while the Camaro SS is the heavier than most others of its breed, it handles that weight with complete agility and does an admirable job handling any distractions thrown at it.

With similar colour combinations inside and out, the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS is quite easy on the eyes – even in orange.  The accent stitching on the sport seats (as well as leather steering wheel,
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Loud and proud interior is well put together. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
shift knob, door armrest and centre console) is both handsome and functional.  Seats offer tremendous lateral and lumbar support, just right for those days when hard cornering is a necessity (every day in this car).

Chevy fits a full complement of gauges, placing the red-rimmed black speedometer and tachometer (with inset temp and fuel readouts) directly in front of the driver.  At the base of the centre stack lie oil temp and oil pressure gauges, voltmeter and transmission temp indicators.  All are easy to see, even though the latter four are best consulted when at a stoplight.

Windows have one-touch operation in both directions and despite their small size – and that of the outside, heated mirrors – give good visibility to the rear.  With its prodigious horsepower and complementary chassis dynamics, most drivers
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Retro gauge package is cool. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
will be using that rearward vision as they leave everyone in the 2010 Camaro SS’s wake.  HID headlamps and fog lights give excellent forward visibility.

Aside from the entertainment from its machinery, Chevy packs a great audio system with nine speakers from Boston Acoustics keeping the sounds flowing beautifully about the well insulated cabin.  XM satellite radio is included in the package. 

The info system lies on the left stalk and has novel operation, ratcheting fore and aft to deliver digital speedometer, trip odometers, range and average mph and mpg.  One can direct the information in either direction, making the system very user friendly.

It’s a
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Rear seating is tight, but doable. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
bit difficult for two passengers to access the rear seats – this is a four-seater, after all – because only the front seatbacks tip forward, but once in the back, those passengers have comfortable sport bucket seats of their own.  While there’s ample head- and leg-room up front, in typical coupe fashion those dimensions are minimal in the rear.

The trunk can be opened using the key/fob or via a remote on the driver’s door.  Lift-over for the 320-litre (11.3-cubic-foot) space is a bit high and the trunk is a mite shallow.  There is no spare tire but Chevy does include a pump. 

For passive safety, GM fits front, side thorax airbags and head curtain protection.  There is a tire pressure monitoring system as well.  The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The heart of the beast! (Photo: Canadian Auto Press)
feels superbly constructed and safe as a house, its active safety capabilities fully trumping all the federally mandated on-board items.  The build quality is excellent and all seams are conforming.  This is one solid piece of machinery.

With the automatic transmission, the EPA rates the Chevy’s Camaro SS mileage figures at the equivalent of 14.7/9.4 L/100km from the 72-litre tank.  Using regular fuel (there was no indication Chevy required premium) I averaged nearly 10.7 L/100km in broad usage, going through city and highway cycles.  Considering the machinery, that’s not bad at all.

Chevy’s got a 3 year/60,000 km warranty with powertrain coverage for 5 years or 160,000 km.  Total cost on the 2010 Camaro 2SS as driven is a suitable $41,430, coming from a base of $37,065 including transportation.  I wouldn’t remove a single option on this car.

The Camaro nameplate seemed to be gone way too long, but it’s back with a vengeance.  With a vehicle that truly is the sum of its parts, the 2010 Camaro SS lives up to its hype – and then some.

Interior

  • Ventilation system with cabin filter
  • Rear view mirror
  • Front power windows with 2 express
  • Floor console
  • Audio Connectivity: AUX jack
  • 6 speakers
  • 12V in front
  • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
  • Driver and passenger vanity mirror
  • Service interval indicator
  • External temperature
  • Trip computer: includes average speed,
    average fuel consumption and range for
    remaining fuel
  • Floor mats
  • Front seat center armrest
  • Front seat: driver sports with 1 power
    adjustment ; details: power height adj.,
    front seat: passenger sports with 1
    power adjustment
  • Steering wheel ; includes tilting
    adjustment and telescopic adjustment
  • Cupholders in front row and rear seats
  • Air conditioning
  • Fixed rear window with defroster
  • Compass
  • Fuel consumption: city: 12.3 (L/100km);
    highway: 6.8 (L/100km); combined: 9.8
    (L/100km); vehicle range: 733 km / 455
    miles
  • Seating: 4 seats
  • Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio,
    CD player (reads MP3) ; includes RDS
  • Cruise control
  • Front reading lights
  • Dashboard
  • Tachometer
  • Clock
  • Luxury trim: alloy look on doors and
    alloy look on dashboard
  • Seat upholstery: cloth
  • Rear seat center armrest with trunk
    access
  • Rear seats: split-folding bench/sports
    with seating for two
  • Power steering

Exterior

  • Driver and passenger door mirror: body
    colour, power adjustable
  • Spare wheel: spacesaver with steel rim
  • Element antenna
  • Windshield wipers with variable
    intermittent wipe
  • Doors: driver and passenger : front
    hinged
  • Metallic paint

Mechanical

  • Powertrain type : combustion
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Electronic traction control (via ABS &
    engine management)
  • Fuel system: gasoline direct injection
  • Independent front strut suspension with
    stabilizer bar and coil springs,
    independent rear multi-link suspension
    with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  • Remote control trunk/hatch release
  • Rear limited slip differential
  • Emissions data: Canada Federal ; and
    4,714 CO2 kg/yr
  • Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
  • 6-speed manual transmission with shifter
    on floor

Safety

  • Stability control
  • Brake assist system
  • 4 disc brakes (4 ventilated)
  • Painted front and rear bumpers
  • Headlights: halogen with projector beam
    lens
  • Daytime running lights
  • Remote keyless power locks ; speed
    sensing
  • Front side airbag
  • 3-point front seat belts with
    pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Low tire pressure indicator
  • ABS
  • Immobilizer
  • Headlight control with dusk sensor
  • Front to rear side curtain airbag
  • Intelligent driver front airbag,
    intelligent passenger front airbag with
    occupant sensors
  • 2 height adjustable head restraints for
    front seats, 2 head restraints for rear
    seats
  • 3-point rear seat belts for driver and
    passenger

Dimensions

  • Weights: curb weight (kg): 1,718
  • External dimensions: overall length
    (mm): 4,836, overall width (mm): 1,918,
    overall height (mm): 1,377, wheelbase
    (mm): 2,852, front track (mm): 1,618,
    rear track (mm): 1,628 and curb to curb
    turning circle (mm): 11,500
  • Cargo capacity: all seats in place
    (litres): 320
  • 72 litre fuel tank
  • Power: 300 HP ( 224 kW) @ 6,400 rpm; 273
    ft lb of torque ( 370 Nm) @ 5,200 rpm
  • Front and rear steel wheels: 18"x 7.5"
  • Internal dimensions: front headroom
    (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 897,
    front leg room (mm): 1,077, rear leg
    room (mm): 757, front shoulder room
    (mm): 1,444 and rear shoulder room (mm):
    1,080
  • Engine: 3.6L V 6 DOHC with VVT ( 11.3
    :1 compression ratio ; 4 valves per
    cylinder)
  • Front and rear all-season tires with
    black sidewall : 245/ 55/ " W " rated

Misc

  • Voice activating system includes phone
  • Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
  • Cellular phone
  • Telematics : includes engine shut down
  • Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,350.00

(SGC) Tire Inflation Kit

Tire kit


(K05) Engine Block Heater

Block heater


(GAQ.) Premium Paint Red Jewel Tintcoat

Pearl paint

Excludes: [J004] Standard Black Paint And [J005] Standard Gloss Paint


(J004) Standard Black Paint

Black paint

Excludes: [GAQ.] Premium Paint Red Jewel Tintcoat And [J005] Standard Gloss Paint


(J005) Standard Gloss Paint

Gloss paint

Excludes: [GAQ.] Premium Paint Red Jewel Tintcoat And [J004] Standard Black Paint


(B7X) Arctic White Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes

Pin stripe exterior decoration

Excludes: [B7W] Cyber Grey Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [C3O] Black Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2U] Silver Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2T] Orange Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes


(B7W) Cyber Grey Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes

Pin stripe exterior decoration

Excludes: [B7X] Arctic White Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [C3O] Black Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2U] Silver Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2T] Orange Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes


(C3O) Black Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes

Pin stripe exterior decoration

Excludes: [B7X] Arctic White Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [B7W] Cyber Grey Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [C2U] Silver Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2T] Orange Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes


(C2U) Silver Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes

Pin stripe exterior decoration

Excludes: [B7X] Arctic White Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [B7W] Cyber Grey Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [C3O] Black Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2T] Orange Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes


(C2T) Orange Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes

Pin stripe exterior decoration

Excludes: [B7X] Arctic White Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [B7W] Cyber Grey Dual Hood and Trunk Lid Stripes And [C3O] Black Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes And [C2U] Silver Dual Hood and Trunk Stripes


(MX0) 6-Speed Automatic Transmission With Tapshift

6-speed automatic transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode and shifter on steering wheel Fuel consumption: city: 11.4 (L/100km); highway: 6.9 (L/100km); combined: 9.4 (L/100km);


*Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. See dealership for final pricing and availability.

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