2016 / 2017 Camaro SS Review and Road Test | DETAILED in 4K UHD!
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- What do you get when you cross a Chevy Camaro, Cadillac ATS Coupé and a Corvette Stingray? The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. While some mix-and-match designs result in abject failure, this combo creates a Camaro SS that can dance with the M4 for about 1/2 the price.
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Just picked me up a 2017 SS yesterday. This is the best review I have seen yet. 🙏🏻
I'm looking into that same year and model. Did you get it and do you like it?
I think ive seen like 40 reviews of this gen of camaro , and by far this one is the best
hahaah i'm currently binge watching all 2016 ss reviews now because it's #1 on my most wanted for next car. I finally test drove one last week. Wow.
@@kpatt2006 did you buy one? Im getting mine ending next year. Saving saving saving
Alex on Autos Reviews are my go to channel on RUclips for car reviews. No one does a better job.
Not even Saabkyle04?
Saabkyle04 is boring as hell!
Saabkyle's videos are very well shot and produced, but I wouldn't consider them traditional review. It's more of a detailed overview, as he rarely critiques any of the vehicles he films. Nonetheless, I enjoy his enthusiasm. Thanks to him, people who don't have boat loads of money can still appreciate a wide variety of vehicles.
Goru Minosyan right it's his nerdy voice. Like Alex much better
I'm a mustang guy, and i might even still buy one if i was on the market. But no one can deny where Chevy positioned it's Camaro compared to this gen's mustang. Good job Chevy.
Chris Sorreda I just wish the price point wasn't so high.
And what makes a person a mustang guy or camaro guy? am I wrong.
It cost more because it actually is much much better than the 5.0 mustang. It really is. But it is less practice
I never thought I would own a Chevy, and when it comes to trucks I still will never buy a Chevy over a ford, but I decided to buy a sports car for the first time and after test driving both the mustang gt and the Chevy ss it wasn’t even a competition. I love my Camaro.
best Camaro review I've found so far. thanks for all the info. great job.
Congratulations Alex, I haven't seen such a well-documented review on RUclips for a long time. Excellent comparisons and contributions. Great job!.
Awesome review! You've covered so many useful details, but yet avoided turning this into a boring citation of facts.
Amazing car. They just keep making the Camaro better and better.
Gambit I would say that but the price point isn't warranted. If Camaro was at the price point of the Mustang GT, it would be a must buy but sense it's in the 40,000 dollar range, it really kills it. Hopefully they bring the price down.
it's more car, though. Faster, better brakes, better interior. Comes with trans and diff cooler. When you look at head to head comparisons on tracks, straight line and figure 8 - the Camaro stomps the mustang.
Better as long as you don't have to drive it the way you were driving normal car
An outstanding review. Very thorough, which is appreciated as the devil often lurks in the details. Too bad these sports cars with a muscle car engine are no longer being made.
This is a real vlog. Finally a fully informative comparison of everything that matters across the spectrum! 👌🏽
Great review! Years later and this review is still useful helped me learn a lot. My car gets delivered tomorrow convertible :-)
so it has better standard equipment than the mustang (to get the same on the stang you have to option the perf pack, tech pack, and wheel pack) its lighter, faster, has more leather and aluminium used in the interior, and its compared more to the GT350 than the GT, looks like a winner.
light strip areas being made of aluminium, also the cup holder strip and around the shiftier. then leather on the majority of the front dash, knee pads, elbow pads, upper doors panel and mid. looks nice.
+justin bouche yeah...I just wish they included more soft touch plastics or leather on it. There's a lot of hard touch, specially on the center area.
Zuriel Briones well, unfortunately both the mustang and Challenger are the same right in the center being harder touch. though the camaro does offer more soft touch points compared to the mustang and challenger with the camro having leather on the majority of the front dash, knee pads, elbow pads, upper doors panel and mid door panels.
justin bouche
True
I see u commenting in almost all Camaro s videos man 😳?!
With the resources you have, this is a great quality video with a very good review for potential buyers. Nice backdrop. I will be checking out the performance part now!
Couple thoughts on this review.
1. I love how you strategically placed the camera on the drive part of your review to hide the speedo. I'd do the same thing. ;)
2. Based on the 'smile' test I'd have to say this must be your favorite car ever!
I think you have convinced me to upgrade my 2010 2SS to this. Another awesome review.
This review made me buy a camaro 2ss, i chose this over a 392( as my second choice) It sure meet all my expectation.💪🏼
Same. I'm picking up my 2SS next month
3rd best looking Camaro ever made in my opinion 😍
You are the best reviewer out there. Better than anyone on RUclips, Car and Driver, Motor Trend you name it.
I like the AC temp control a lot, that's really a smart design, well done
this car made you chuckle with joy.
Your reviews are the best. Very thorough. Keep up the great job.
HAHAHA that quick snap back of the shifter and zoom in at 7:58 was like a Tarantino film!
So I'm a Ford Mustang (2015 GT Performance Pack) owner here - if the 2016 model had been out during my purchase it would have been a lot tougher choice. On paper the Camaro is much better performance wise but as a daily driven car my Mustang still is arguably a bit better.... It's really hard to go wrong with either of these or the Challenger or (if the money is there) the M4.... Great review!
Alex, You should have demonstrated the NPP exhaust in the quietest and loudest mode. It is a brilliant option and I turn mine to Stealth mode every evening when I get home so I don't piss off my neighbors with a cold start in Track mode when I leave for work every morning. Its also great for those times when you want to open it up without attracting unwanted attention.
Thank you! I’m buying in April!
thx for this review. very interesting. the sound of the Camaro is awesome. the new model offers many good changes and a better interieur. greetings from germany.
Can't wait for the Zl1!
Hey Alex, you did a bang up job on that Camaro. That was an awesome review. You really made it clear as to what option to buy at every budget level. If I was buying a Camaro today, I know which package I'd want. Great
Job!
Good review. since you asked, I think this car looks best in silver and from the side profile. I wish gm made the front more buick avista and less cartoon nascar. The rear is also boring, but I think it could be fixed with an updated bumper and dark accent tail lights like the new challengers. though I think the new mustang exterior aesthetics are more pleasing, I would still get the camaro due to the superior driving dynamics and the sound it makes.
I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone do a comprehensive review from inside the trunk. Keep up the good work . . .
Great review. Didn't realize the trunk was so small on those.
Alex and Kyle are the dictionaries of auto reviews. No other reviewer goes into as much detail as these two. I swear these two know more about these vehicles than the designers themselves.
the hell is Kyle? never heard of him. Savagegeese gives a very good but very different review on his channel. Sam Haymart on TestDrivenTV also gives a very good detailed review, not quite as long as Alex or Savagegeese. those three are the best IMO.
never mind... just found Kyle's channel (Saabkyle i believe). looks promising and quite similar to Alexonautos actually. more perfomance vehicle oriented though, and a different type of energy and personality of course.
Yep, I was referring to Saabkyle
What about REDLINE REVIEWS his reviews are solid.
Tyrone Long savagegeese?
Man, that is a good review. How many reviewers will climb in the trunk for their viewers.
GM did a great job with the 6th Gen no doubt about that
Love seeing you laugh! What a fun review!
Well said. The grin is good to see.
Great review Alex. Detailed with very useful commentary
What a time to be alive for those of us who like sporty cars. A whomping V8 American muscle car with a suspension superior to most BMW's? Yes please.
Great review ! Love the 6Gen Camaro SS even better now !
Great sidebar annotations!! It really helped out
Alex, will you ever review the new 2017 Camraro ZL1 once it comes out?
Another great review! Thanks Alex! I'm kinda bummed you didn't attempt to jam the baby seats in the back.
Great to see you review performance cars Alex
it had to grow on me but i like it now . i wish they offered a dvd/cd player as a option instead of getting rid of it all together. you don't always wanna play shit of your phone
mochavated1 welcome to 2017...
surprised you said you would pick the 4 cyl, the 3.6 revs to 7250 RPM and it sounds crazy good like a old M3
+justin bouche It just has a nice feel on the road and I'm cheap.
Alex on Autos haha xD, thanks for the review man.
+Alex on Autos you're not cheap but just practical.
I heard this first year Camaro has had some issues which include transmission overheating (not the only manufacturer that has had this issue), and seat quality issues. Quite a few owners have complained about their seats failing at 2000k mileage which I find interesting because it is usually the engine and powertrain that people have issues with.
+Victor W I guess that's what happens when you combine 3 different cars. The previous gen Camaro had average reliability, but the ATS and the lovely Corvette, were both below average, according to Consumer Reports.
+Victor W "complained about their seats failing at 2000k mileage" -- If they're complaining about seats developing problems at 2 million miles, they're a bit picky.
What I mean is the seats were coming off the track so driving was unsafe. It wasn't criticizing the comfort. Most likely it is a first year issue and I'm sure it will be fixed by next year. An amazing car in my opinion nonetheless.
LOL, nice. Agree seats should last much much longer than 2 million miles. That's pretty lazy for GM to not think about this.
Victor W yeah but it happened at 2million miles. lmao.
The 6th gen Camaro is easily one of the best bang for your buck cars period. This review proves that.
Thanks Alex this is exactly what I'm looking for.
I wonder if there is an 1LE package with SS trim this gen like the last gen.
And would also be better if 1LE available with auto transmission.
+David Wu The 1LE package will be on sale for 1SS in august and it will only be standard transmission.
NO! No Automatic for the 1LE...its for purists only.
Anyway, the 1LE should be hitting dealers soon. It's $44,400 for the SS 1LE, and pretty much matched the M4 GTS on track, but placed a lot higher (MT BDC) in terms of fun and control.
GT350 all the way... Done. I'd still buy one of these as a DD. Don't forget about one important thing, resale value. The GT350 will hold it's value way better than the competition.
And here at 14:28, Alex giggles like a school kid! I need to go test drive one of these! :D
victor bozzo yes, this car will make you giggle everyday
In a few more weeks I'll have this beast in my garage.
JC Ramirez did you get it ?
JC Ramirez did u ?
Agreed about the hand brake. Looks like you are using a green screen ?
I don't understand your rating of "cabin noise". It's a sports car, and the one you test drove likely had the performance exhaust option based on how loud you say it was. People who buy Camaros with that option WANT to hear the loud motor. If you're rating NVH, you should ignore the engine/exhaust noise, and only assess wind noise, tire noise, etc.
it's not just the motor. The Camaro has a lot of road noise.
@@chuckdavis572 not really.... mustang makes more road noise. The Camaro can be relatively quieter at times
@@BlackPanther1SS I've owned these cars and commented based on my experience.
@@chuckdavis572 I understand. But I own an ss and my bro owns a 5.0. The difference is clear as day. At least in “my experience.”
Once again, a complete and nice review ! I love this new camaro 2016 ss But the small windows frightens me a bit. Is the MRC really better ?
Nice wheels. Unfortunate "SS" handle, though. I''d pry that little badge off before hitting the road. Fab video, as ever.
Cant wait to get this car for my first car next year
Great review, with fair comparisons. Looks like you didn't irk too many loyalists. Why do you suppose 2016 Camaro sales are still slumping? Maybe it's all those bad Cruze, Malibu, Silverado and Volt commercials.
first review of yours that I've seen. very thorough!
@Alex ,hi Alex can you do review on new VW Tiguan 2016 please? also when does it launch into New Zealand market? cheers
Wow better than a m4 for half the money and better reliability way to go Chevy 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾
Great video! You always do and awesome job. Any one in the market for a vehicle should watch your reviews to make an informed purchase. That's what I do. Thank you!
loved the review thanks for explaining some of the price difference.
You didn't put it in competitive mode? It gets even tighter. You didn't mention launch mode either.
hey Alex, can you review the new GLC by any chance?😉
I think this car looks great. Also great performance
I'm a Camaro fan , but the Mustang has two things better . Outward visibility , and omg the exhaust note !
Alex can you do a review on the 1LT 2.0 liter version please. Not many reviews on the 2.0 version. You can equip a 1LT with RS, performance and tech package for $28,500 with supplier discount. A real nice budget Camaro
Just bought one an SS IN Blue.
Lee Ketchemonia same but mine is white
They nailed the styling.
Pretty sure virtually no one is cross-shopping a Camaro SS and a 4-series
I really wished they made the back seat leg room a little better
sigh the small block comment, look the 6.2L is lighter than the 5.0 AND more compact than the 5.0 and it gets similar MPG to the 5.0 JUST BECAUSE THE DISPLACEMENT IS HIGH does not mean the engine is "HUGE" like you made it out to be. look at GM's LS7 its 7.0L but its lighter AND SMALLER than fords ecoboost V6 and even their voodoo 5.2L found in the GT350
please, dont miss lead people, its a small block along with a push rod design that makes it more comparable in size and weight to most V6's only reason you see weight being higher is due to more cooling required and larger brakes.
+john learoux true
+john learoux The simple fact is that a 6.2L V8 is enormous by modern standards. That said, I'm not sure why you take that as a negative? Did I ever say anything disparaging about it? No, I most certainly did not. It sounds great, is more efficient than Chrysler's 6.4L engine and as I note it nearly matches the 5.2L from the Mustang. All I said is that it's hilarious that we still refer to a 6.2L V8 as a "small block" when it is bigger than more than 90% of all the engines sold in America.
As far as weight goes, the 6.2 has shed weight, but it is still 33% heavier than the most popular V6 engines. The only V6s that would be close would be either large pushrod V6s or twin-turbo units if you add all the turbo accessories and intercoolers together. However remember that turbo 6 designs can distribute the weight a little differently.
That said, I have no problem with the 6.2L engine and if you watch the whole video then that would be 100% clear.
+Alex on Autos i explained why the V8 is heavier, you get a larger/heavier duty suspension on the SS, larger brakes (more weight on the front especially), and more cooling (more weight on the front especially) thats where the extra weight comes in, also the LT1 is lighter than the Cadillac TTV6 and fords ecoboost V6.
you seem to have missed the real reason why its heavier.
+john learoux I'm still baffled about this conversation. You seem under the mistaken impression that I have an issue with the 6.2L V8 or the general design and I do not.
As far as weight goes, the Ford official spec on most versions of the 3.5L Ecoboost is 417lbs and GM offers a range for the 6.2L LT1 which is 403-466, so the weight is either comparable or heavier.
I completely understand the reasons for suspension changes, but again, this still baffles me since in the video I comment that the Camaro SS is very light for this category. At no point do I imply the Camaro is in any way heavy.
*no need to be baffled im not mentioning this because i think you dislike the 6.2L or im "attacking you"* im mentioning this because i know the ford fans will flood in and say "only that much power with THAT BIG OF AN ENGINE" im not arguing that you're saying the camaro is heavy (after all you did not say that), just that the 6.2L is lighter and more compact than its competitors (the hemi 6.4 and mustang 5.0)
the time of telling an engines size, weight, or power based of liter size is past, with turbos, new drive train technologies, and engine designs making it ever harder to tell anything about an engine. well with out knowing about the engine explicitly (block, cams, ect)
so to clarify, im not saying you think the camaro is heavy (never meant to give that impression off), im not saying this to attack or be mean to you (i actually just subbed i like your channel), and lastly its mostly for the people who come in and say "WOW SUCH A MASSIVE ENGINE AND THATS ALL THE POWER IT MAKES" to show them why its not making some astronomical power figure is due to its weight, compact size, and engine design. :) thats all.
amazing review all the time.
Alex I suspect you frame the shot to block the speedo on purpose!
Do you think this will take people away from the Corvette? Can't imagine when the new ZL1/Z28 came out.
now that was a really fine review! Well done and thanks a lot!
I love that he got in the truck lol
Alex, are you planning on doing the all-new Volvo S90?
Great shirt...are you selling those to the public? Great review btw
+david hoffman I don't sell them and I don't make any money off you buying them, but you can get the same on the Logo Wear site that I use: www.logosoftwear.com/shops/AlexOnAutos There you can get AoA gear but 100% of the cash goes to that company, not me.
Alex on Autos when possible review new Nissan GT-R
Hello Alex, why you will get an automatic transmission over the manual?
Hi, has Alex On Auto reviewed the GT350? I could not find the video.
I have driven it on and off the track, however Ford did not schedule enough time for me to film it.
+Alex on Autos Ah, that is a shame, would have been interesting to see an in depth review, hopefully there is a chance in the future (along with a good look at the Focus RS when it arrives).
Love the logo shirt / you should sell them , oh and hats too , if u can
+Gabriel Choi You can get them here: www.logosoftwear.com/shops/AlexOnAutos However I don't make any money off them, that site just allows you to buy embroidered and print logowear. I've thought of it but it seems kind of expensive for small run stuff.
Even if you did make money Alex it would be perfectly fine! You deserve it! I always enjoy your in depth reviews. Thanks again!
Great review Alex
Aus Holden needs this car to replace the Commodore!! Mustang has sold out and has a 18 month waiting list since it's introduction replacing the Ford Falcon.
great review! he knows his stuff
Alex, nobody will opt for the automatic just because it is a second or two quicker than the manual. We don't race every where we go, people who like rowing their own gears and don't cry over a gallon of gas will opt for the manual. People who do not like shifting gears and/or care about a gallon or two of gas saved will opt for the automatic. It is as simple as that, me I'm a manual guy.
You'd be surprised, Chevy says that acceleration is one of the main reasons given for choosing the auto in this car. Go figure.
first time seeing you laugh. ..camaro is a beast
I know that was awesome. I personally enjoyed his description of his trunk rating as "exclusive." This guy rules :)
We are so close to 2018 models coming in the fall now that I'd rather wait for the 2018 Mustang with redesigned dashboard + dual exhaust mode, and the 2018 Toyota Supra.
Nice review Alex! What's your personal ranking and opinion on Challenger RT, Charger RT, Mustang GT and Camaro SS?
+Frank Zhang (FrankInRage) well he said he likes it more than the gt350 (or eluded to it)
+Frank Zhang (FrankInRage) It depends on what you're after. Personally I might buy a Challenger SRT over the Camaro for the trunk, back seat and more comfortable front seat. It's not a better car, but it's personally a better fit for me. If you're thinking objective ratings centering on performance then it is obviously Camaro SS in the lead position.
Alex on Autos Maybe I should ask the question another way. What should I expect from the cars I listed
+Frank Zhang (FrankInRage) The Camaro is smaller and more nimble, faster and probably more efficient in general terms. The Dodge is softer, has a better highway ride and a big trunk. The Mustang is between, not as sharp as the Camaro, not as efficient but less expensive.
+Alex on Autos Interesting... it's like 3 driving modes: Comfort (Challenger), Normal (Mustang) and Sport (Camaro). Add Track mode to the crazier versions of these (Hellcat, GT350/R and ZL1/Z28)!
When are you doing the corvette???
Good job earned a subscriber 👍
can you review the corvette
great video bro love chevy.
"if you want to take life into your own hands" - alex on autos 2016.
I love the new camaro! but I still prefer the 2010-13 camaro tailights. I have a 2013 camaro v6 as a daily and whenever I see the tailights, man its so sexy xD
Raúl I agree the messed up the taillights
I agree
What is the relationship between Cadillac ATS and CTS?
Omg, I laughed so hard at that opening statement.
This guy can talk forever... Nice review though. I'm a 6th gen owner and I don't disagree with any of his points. Well done!
I wonder how the 10speed in the new mustang is gonna change the game...we shall now very soon
In my mind, the Camaro physically works only when one has seen the Transformer movies and toys. See those and it makes since. Don't see em and I personally end up wondering what the car is meant for other than "look at me - wheee!" I did see a Motor Trend test drive the Camaro when it finally overtook the Mustang in MT's ratings. MT also tested the new Vette in that test and I could see the Camaro set down on a very strange curve at Laguna Seca. And it turned out Randy Probst, MT's professional driver stated the Camaro out did the Mustang and Vette in that road test some years back. So, it's a serious road racer with serious visibility issues.
Great car. Nice review, thx.