I share many of the same critiques of the design, as it was unveiled in January. Last week I was lucky enough to see the car at SEMA and walk around it. I probably spent close to an hour staring at it trying to figure out what I could do to one if I have the chance.
First, the car does look about 10-12% oversized but I like the proportions. I would assume front and rear overhangs are going to be extended a little to accomodate realistic crumple zones and impact resistance features. It's also obvious the 20 inch shoes will be downsized a bit and some of the raw edginess will be smoothed out for manufacturing. As far as I know, the production version will ultimately stay true to that design though.
Second, I think the interior will be a bit less retro, with less trim parts and more simplified shapes. Though, I personally liked the interior from the photos I've seen. Interiors never get enough attention as far as I'm concerned. GM, especially, has been pretty weak in this department for a couple decades now, this might be a real turnaround in that sense.
Overall, my opinion of the car hasn't changed much since January. It's exactly what I expected, a modern interpretation of the heritage of a 69. Almost a box recipe for an 21st century Camaro considering the 69's current popularity. The most glaring styling issue I see is the clunky looking eggcrate grill insert. The first things I'll do with mine is add an 69 RS-like grill with hide-away headlights and get rid of that arbitrary hood opening above the grill.
Above all, this car has to come out earlier than they are letting on and at a reasonable price for young buyers. If they can't draw that demographic, 100,000 units is a pipe dream.
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