2028 Chevrolet Camaro: New Details Point to a Four-Door Future.

The Chevrolet Camaro ended production over a year ago. Soon after, rumors surfaced about a new Camaro based on GM’s Ultium platform. The idea was for it to be fun, affordable, and fully electric. Apparently, that project never went anywhere.

Then came reports of a second-generation Cadillac CT5, which seemed a bit surprising at first. Soon after, we heard that a new Buick sedan, as well as a new Chevrolet model, would use the same updated rear-wheel-drive platform currently found under the CT5 and the previous-generation Camaro.

Production of these new models is expected to begin late next year, and we finally have a bit more information about the seventh-generation Camaro. It now appears that a high-performance version will still be offered, likely powered by GM’s new 5.7-liter V8. A manual transmission is also rumored to return, even though very few buyers are likely to choose it.

One thing that could make the next Camaro much more successful is the addition of a four-door sedan. That possibility was the subject of several rumors just a few months ago, and it actually makes a lot of sense since the Buick and Cadillac models sharing the platform will both have four doors.

A sedan would also give Chevrolet a chance to position the Camaro as a direct rival to cars like the Dodge Charger, while offering far more practicality than a traditional coupe. It could even attract buyers who have never considered a Camaro before but still want a sporty rear-wheel-drive sedan. That would greatly expand the model’s appeal without abandoning its performance heritage.

Without a sedan, the next Camaro risks repeating the mistakes of the previous generation. The sixth-generation model was ultimately discontinued because of poor sales. Chevrolet sold around 31,000 Camaros in 2023, and sales reportedly fell to fewer than 6,000 during its final production year. They had already dipped below 22,000 units in 2021. The market for a two-door muscle car with a big V8 and a manual transmission simply isn’t what it used to be. Repeating that formula without broadening the car’s appeal would be a mistake, no matter how much enthusiasts might welcome it.

Personally, I think everything points toward a sedan rather than another coupe. A roomier, four-door Camaro could attract a much wider audience while still delivering the performance and rear-wheel-drive character buyers expect from the name. Chevrolet can pull it off if it really wants to.