The Chevrolet Camaro might be making a comeback, for the third time. Trade publication Automotive News has reported that General Motors is planning to roll out a new Buick sedan using the same platform as the Cadillac CT5 and Camaro, which could mean a new Chevy muscle car is on the way soon.
GM will reportedly build the new Buick model alongside the redesigned CT5 at its Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan. The Camaro is expected to join the party in late 2027, returning to the market after more than three years off. That’s good news for enthusiasts, but the bad news is that the excellent Cadillac CT4 is going away later this year.
The move gives GM more production volume at the Lansing plant, which will drop to one vehicle after the CT4’s departure. Sam Fiorani, VP of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, told Automotive News that, “Adding a third model would help boost the utilization of Lansing Grand River, though it will still be well underutilized because there’s just not going to be a huge market” for sedans.
What Would Power It?
Chevy’s last Camaro came in 2024, and Dodge cut its muscle car lineup for a short period, leaving the Ford Mustang as the only choice for power-hungry fans of such American cars. That said, it’s important to point out that GM hasn’t (and likely won’t) confirm the Camaro’s revival until much closer to its expected production dates, and it’s a good idea not to get too excited about powertrain options until we know more about its plans.
The 2024 Camaro came with a small handful of engine choices, including a V6 and two V8s, the most powerful of which produced 650 horsepower in the ZL1 model. While recent changes in government policy have reopened the door to big V8s, it’s far from a given that Chevy would go all-in on the platform, especially as fuel prices and trade challenges have pushed manufacturing costs and sales prices higher.
