The 2025 Chevrolet Camaro shows God’s influence on the Ford Mustang’s rival, the S650.

The Chevrolet Camaro, GM’s response to the Ford Mustang, debuted in September 1966 as a twin to the Pontiac Firebird for the 1967 model year. But unlike the best-selling pony car of all time, the Camaro faced two separate discontinuations.

Ford Lack of sales, an outdated F-body platform, conflicts with the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the underutilized Sainte-Therese assembly factory in Canada, and GM’s lack of commitment. All of the above explains why the Catfish was discontinued after the 2002 model year and why General Motors brought it back in 2009 for the 2010 model year under the Oshawa Assembly name.

Between 2010 and 2014, fifth-generation sales were relatively strong, with over 80,000 units sold each year. Nevertheless, the sixth generation was unable to surpass 80,000 deliveries annually. Its best year was 2016, with 72,705 sales in the US.

Since then, it has declined: to 67,940 in 2017 and 50,963 in 2018. Even though this improved in 2023, it happened because General Motors announced that the Camaro would cease production after the very short 2024 model year. As for the reasons for the sixth generation’s explosive rise, let’s start by acknowledging the growing popularity of Ford trucks and SUVs.

Second, with the release of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, which also gave the breed its first 10-speed automatic transmission, General Motors essentially lost interest in the issue. Rumor had it that the sixth generation Camaro was going to get a Z/28 model that would have used the flat-plane crankshaft V8 from the C8-generation Corvette Z06; however, this would be strange since the engine was specifically designed for a Tremec-supplied DCT rather than a Ford-developed automatic transmission.

GM intends to bring this nameplate back for a second time soon. But unlike the original second coming, the Camaro is speculated to be battery-electric rather than small-block V8-powered. Even the idea of ​​an electric sedan is being discussed, although Mark Reuss notes that GM is debating between cars and crossovers.

Time will tell if it’s a sedan or a crossover. On the other hand, pixel artist Hicade recently released a three-dimensional model of the seventh-generation Camaro with a larger wheel arch and a coupe body style. Even the aero diffuser is clearly influenced by the Ford Mustang GTD.

The digital design is equipped with black dual-spoke alloys encased in Michelin with the Hicade brand. It also has a low-slung front bumper that resembles a scrap magnet. In the grand scheme of things, most people probably prefer this design over a four- or five-door one.

With the new Charger, managed by Stellantis and available with three or five doors and a choice of twin-turbo I6 or electric powertrains, Dodge has opted for caution. Although the five-door fastback will undoubtedly outsell the crossover, credit must be given to Dodge for keeping the crossover’s center of gravity low, as it is heavier.