Chevrolet Camaro Is Coming Back for 2028

Chevrolet ended production of the sixth-generation Camaro after the 2024 model year, leaving Chevrolet without a direct rival to the Ford Mustang for the first time in years. At the time, Global Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell was careful not to close the door entirely, saying publicly: "While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro's story." That line has aged well. Reports now indicate GM has given internal approval to a seventh-generation Camaro, with production targeted to begin in late 2027 at the same Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan where the outgoing car was built — pointing toward a 2028 model year launch.

It's worth noting Chevrolet has so far declined to comment directly on these reports, telling outlets it does not comment on speculative future-product claims. That's a standard response for an unconfirmed program this early, and doesn't necessarily contradict what's being reported — but it does mean none of this is officially locked in from Chevrolet's own mouth just yet.

After years of uncertainty about whether the next Camaro would go electric, GM has reportedly settled on keeping things mechanical. The new car is expected to ride on an evolved version of the Alpha 2 platform — a rear-wheel-drive architecture shared with Cadillac's CT4 and CT5 sedans, and reportedly destined to also underpin a future Buick model. Power is expected to span a range of options, from a turbocharged four-cylinder for entry-level models up to a V8 for the performance variants, continuing the formula Camaro buyers have always expected.

Multiple sources point to genuinely exciting news for purists: a six-speed manual gearbox is reportedly being offered alongside a 10-speed automatic. In an era when most performance cars have quietly dropped the third pedal, GM keeping a manual on the table — assuming it makes it to production — would be a meaningful signal about who the new Camaro is actually being built for.

Here's where the story gets genuinely unresolved. While the Camaro has always been a two-door coupe, multiple credible reports suggest GM is seriously weighing a switch to a four-door body style instead — positioned in the same general size class as the discontinued Chevrolet Malibu, and similar in concept to how Dodge expanded the Charger nameplate to a four-door format. The reasoning cited is blunt: the traditional two-door sports coupe segment contracted significantly through 2025, and GM appears to be weighing whether a more practical four-door format could broaden the car's appeal enough to justify the investment.

A two-door variant has reportedly not been ruled out either, and it's entirely possible GM ends up offering both body styles rather than choosing one over the other. Whichever direction wins out, expect a fastback-influenced rear with a sloping roofline and hatchback-style rear access — styling cues pulled directly from the third- and fourth-generation Camaros of the late 1980s and early 2000s, rather than a clean-sheet redesign.

Reported Model Year	2028
Production Start	Late 2027 (targeted)
Build Plant	Lansing Grand River Assembly, Michigan
Platform	Alpha 2 (evolved, RWD)
Shared With	Cadillac CT4/CT5, future Buick model
Engine Options	Turbo four-cylinder entry; V8 performance variant
Transmissions	6-speed manual + 10-speed automatic (reported)
Body Style	Unconfirmed — two-door coupe vs. four-door under consideration
Estimated Pricing	~$35,000–$40,000 entry; $50,000+ for V8 SS-equivalent
Official Confirmation	Not yet — Chevrolet declines to comment on reports

This wasn't always the plan. Earlier reporting indicated GM President Mark Reuss had favored an electric, four-door Camaro positioned closer in price to the Chevrolet Equinox EV, partly driven by declining demand for traditional two-door cars. That direction appears to have been shelved in favor of keeping the Camaro a combustion-powered performance car, at least for now — a decision that lines up with a broader pattern across the industry of automakers pulling back from EV-only plans for some of their most emotionally important nameplates.

Pricing, while not officially confirmed, is expected to land in familiar territory for the segment. Entry-level four-cylinder models are projected to start somewhere in the mid-$30,000 to $40,000 range, while a V8-powered SS-equivalent variant could push past $50,000 — broadly in line with where the current Ford Mustang GT already sits, and notably cheaper than the Corvette, which starts well above $70,000.

A few details suggest this has moved beyond pure speculation. GM reportedly showed a teaser video referencing a Camaro revival to its dealer network at a recent Global Business Conference — a meaningful signal, since automakers don't typically brief dealers on products that exist only as boardroom discussion. The Camaro nameplate has also stayed visible on track throughout its production hiatus, with the Camaro ZL1 continuing to race in NASCAR's Cup Series, keeping the name in front of enthusiasts even while the road car itself was paused.

Important note: Chevrolet has not officially confirmed the 2028 Camaro, its platform, powertrain, or body style. The details above are based on multiple industry reports and insider sourcing rather than an official announcement, and specifics may change before any formal reveal.