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Originally Posted by Shurenuff
I didn't have the exact reaction you did, but I was a little underwhelmed by the SS/RS interior at the Chicago show. I don't mind the retro styling at all, I actually really like it, I just wish better materials were used in certain spots.
The painted silver/faux aluminum trim looks kinda cheapy and the speedo\tach dials look very underwhelming (especially when not illuminated). Better quality trim pieces (perhaps real aluminum for the RS models like the new Mustang offers) would go a long way IMHO. The tach and speedo design of the Camaro Black also would have been much better than the stock, extremely plain Jane version.
Little details like this would make a huge difference. Hopefully there will be aftermarket options to help address some of these things.
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I had almost the exact same impression sitting in the LS at the Dallas auto show. The basic materials looked good but I think they could have trimmed it out a little better -- of course this was the LS and I ordered a 2SS so I think the experience may be a little better. When compared to a mustang and challenger, I think the overall interior layout is better because of the contours. The mustang and challenger have a very flat -- decorated plywood dash IMHO. If GM would have trimmed out the instruments and controls like Dodge or Ford did, it would have been the hands-down top dog interior of the three.
One of the attributes that I REALLY liked was how the Camaro has a cockpit feel to it. The sleek side windows make for a completely different experience when compared to todays cookie cutter cars.
As for the guy that said his head was touching the top -- I am certain that the seats were not adjustable. I am 6'2", long in the torso, and I was able to adjust the LS seats so that I could sit in there with a ball cap on. With the seats all the way down, the Camaro has as much head room as my Silverado.
irpq11, as long as you don't expect a luxury type interior, I don't think you will be disappointed. The best way that I can describe the Camaro interior is that it has an outstanding fit, yet a raw, muscle car finish. It is the interior that would would expect when getting into a fire breathing beast. If cadillac-esque gadgets (ie GPS screens) and similar stuff turns you on then you may feel let down.