Chevy Camaro Return Pushed to 2029, But Stick Shift and V8 Reportedly Survive

The all-new Chevrolet Camaro is reportedly coming later than expected, now slated as a 2029 model rather than the 2028 model year, according to sources close to the automaker. If the intel holds, the nameplate would skip four full years after being discontinued midway through the 2024 model year.

The rumored recipe still includes rear-wheel drive, internal combustion power with V8 options, and a manual transmission, details that stand out as three-pedal cars become increasingly rare. The next Camaro is said to ride on GM’s Alpha 2 platform, the same architecture expected to underpin the next Cadillac CT5 and a new Buick sedan.

Production reportedly returns to Lansing Grand River in Michigan, the plant that built the sixth-generation model.

The biggest question is body style. Some sources insist Chevrolet plans the first-ever four-door Camaro, a move that would have seemed unlikely years ago but now makes business sense, especially with all-wheel drive possible on Alpha 2. Dodge already sells its Charger in two- and four-door forms, and Ford is reportedly developing a four-door Mustang with a 2029 debut and a starting price under $40,000.

Base models may get four-cylinder engines, while a new range of GM sixth-generation V8s could power higher trims. 7-liter unit making 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, though that car uses a dual-clutch transmission, the Camaro, if rumors are true, would offer a manual option.