Resurrected Chevrolet Camaro, New Buick Sedan in Works to Join Next-Gen Cadillac CT5

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Resurrected Chevrolet Camaro, New Buick Sedan in Works to Join Next-Gen Cadillac CT5
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The Chevrolet Camaro has been dead since the final sixth-gen model rolled off the assembly line at GM’s Lansing Grand River assembly plant on December 13, 2023. Chevrolet has been rather coy about the future of the nameplate in the years since—which is unsurprising, given this isn’t the first time the pony car has left the market. That said, a new report from Automotive News sure makes it seem like the Camaro’s resurrection is just around the corner.

The news itself comes by way of one of AN’s sources at a major GM supplier. The report specifically focuses on Buick’s upcoming sedan, which is allegedly slated to be built on the updated Alpha 2 platform at Grand River Assembly in Michigan. That's already pretty cool, especially if the brand is willing to lean on the excellent outgoing CT4 and CT5 as a dynamic reference. That said, the source specifically noted that the sedan will be built alongside the next-generation Cadillac CT5 due around model year 2027, as well as a next-generation Chevrolet Camaro. The details are relatively scarce beyond that, but AN’s sources are rarely too far off-base.

This isn’t the first we’ve heard about a potential return for the Camaro, with GM themselves filing a new trademark for the nameplate in 2025. The design department even may have teased concepts for the seventh-gen machine. This is the most concrete nod we’ve heard about the Camaro’s return, however. Given the fact that CT4 production is set to end at Grand River in June, the plant could theoretically have space for the reborn pony car. GM also just released its new small-block V-8 by way of the LS6, which would also be a natural fit for the Camaro. (The 6.7-liter also bests every naturally-aspirated version of the Mustang’s Coyote V-8 on the dyno sheet, which would make for a welcome bit of marketing.) And Chevrolet's participation in NASCAR also can't be discounted when it comes to the need for a next-gen pony car.

While GM is unlikely to confirm anything at this point, we'll be sure to keep you updated with any additional tidbits we can source.

 

[Merc1]

This is great news. Please give Buick a cruiser with competent handling, but a silky smooth ride. A base turbo 4, optional turbo V6 and optional AWD. A stunning design inside and out and a base price around 40K and no more than 60K for full spec.

The next CT5 needs to offer the same turbo V6 as its base engine, the new 6.7L as a mid grade option and the supercharged V8 at the top. Prices will somewhat overlap Buick but of course go much higher.

The Camaro should offer turbo 4, V6 and of course the new 6.7 and then a supercharged version.

Chevy should also get a new Impala sedan. Performance bent, TT V6 high output, the 6.7L and then a higher output version of the 6.7L V8

This could work if GM differentiates them enough, i.e unique styling inside and out.

Unbelievably I’m most excited to see a RWD Buick again. It’s been 30 years.

M

 

[Gor134]

I'm wondering if the Camaro will be a 4-door sedan instead of a coupe this time around... I would not be opposed to a really muscular Camaro-shaped sedan!

In general, GM has always had THE BEST RWD sedans as the American(and Australian) brand... from the Zeta platform Commodores/Pontiac G8s and SS to the Alpha platform CTS/ATS/CT5s... I know they will knock it out of the park just as well with whatever they develop soon!

I would be excited for the Buick sedan, but I'm not sure if it would be attractive with their current China-market derived design language. Something like the 2015 Avenir Concept would be amazing with those gorgeous coke-bottle lines but I think Buick has long moved past that design era.

 

[Merc1]

Buick should have built that car back then.


M

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

The next CT5 needs to offer the same turbo V6 as its base engine, the new 6.7L as a mid grade option and the supercharged V8 at the top. Prices will somewhat overlap Buick but of course go much higher.

I'd prefer the Z06's LT6 or ZR1's LT7 tuned for more lower-end torque in a Caddy.

Also I'd love to see an update of the CT6 with those engines, but I'm not going to hold out on that since, with exception of the S-class and to a lesser extent, the 7er, that market segment is pretty DOA.

 

[Gor134]

Buick should have built that car back then.


M

IIRC it was planned on the OMEGA platform, alongside the Cadillac Escala concept which was supposed to be an exec sedan above the CT6, and that secret coupe they recently showed off... That's why we saw multiple concepts, basically GM platform proposals shown to the public. Lotsa good stuff we missed out on that never got approved.

 

[Merc1]

The possibilities are really endless. I can't believe I'm excited to see a Buick lol.

I absolutely loved the Avenir Concept. This could have been a huge comback vehicle for Buick.


M

 

[Design FIRST]

GM design departments, time after time again, have presented some remarkable exercises of designcraft:

Especially those from the Cadillac division.

Quite frankly, these examples solidly trump pretty much every and anything that M-B or Audi, for instance, have presented in more recent years IMHO. At least BMW appears to be on the threshold of an impressive roll-and the same may soon apply for Audi as well.

All pertaining exclusively to exterior and interior design, of course.. Sadly, the GM cars have never come to serial production fruition.

 

[Merc1]

Cadillac. Looking at those concepts and then the ugly hearse that actually landed in showrooms at $300K+ is baffling.

M

 

[asrapid1]

Cadillac. Looking at those concepts and then the ugly hearse that actually landed in showrooms at $300K+ is baffling.

M

Can't agree more

 

[Design FIRST]

It took GM a while before it decided to directly confront the 1958 Ford Thunderbird, the car that basically established the higher volume U.S. "personal luxury" segment by going from 2 seat roadster with a detachable hardtop to 2+2 coupe + convertible. GM responded with the 1963 Buick Riviera and, a bit later, the 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado. These two particular cars rank among GM's "all-time best" in terms of design, despite not having a drop-top version. The 1960's in general were a golden era for U.S. car design. Arguably the best.

 

[Gor134]

I'm wondering if the Camaro will be a 4-door sedan instead of a coupe this time around... I would not be opposed to a really muscular Camaro-shaped sedan!

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Nice!!! I'm ready for the Camaro fastback sedan.