2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

Muscle car looks, impressive power, and sharp handling make the 2012 Camaro a sports car lover’s dream.
Written by Jason Tushinski
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is a sports car aficionado’s fever dream, with muscle car styling, loads of power, and nimble handling. The 2012 Camaro’s original MSRP ranged from between $23,280 to $54,095, depending on the trim level. These days, you can find a used 2012 Camaro for between $12,000 and $32,000, depending on the trim level, condition, and mileage.
Who doesn’t enjoy the sight, sound, and power of a true American automotive muscle car? The 2012 Camaro coupe offers all that and more in spades, and it’s relatively fuel-efficient compared to other mean machines of similar vintage.
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Beefy, American muscle: the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro was made available in seven trim levels, ranging from the powerful base
1LS
and 2LS Camaros, the robust mid-level
1LT
and 2LT, the sporty
1SS
and 2SS, and the performance-oriented
ZL1
. No matter the trim, prodigious power, deft cornering prowess, and a smooth ride were common to all 2012 Camaros.
The base 1LS and 2LS Camaros, as well as the mid-level 1LT and 2LT Camaros, are no slouches—not with their gutsy 3.6-liter V6 engine with 323 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Both were mated standard to a 6-speed manual transmission, which got a respectable 22 miles per gallon combined for city and highway driving. A 6-speed automatic transmission was available as an option.
The sporty 1SS and 2SS Camaros kicked things up a notch with their 6.2-liter V8 engine, which boasts 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. The 6-speed manual transmission was also standard, and the 6-speed automatic was optional as well. If you find an automatic 1SS or 2SS, it gets slightly less power than its manual counterpart, registering a still-impressive 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. 
The track-ready ZL1 was the 2012’s top trim, with its rumble-ready 6.2-liter V8 engine boasting an astounding 565 horsepower and 556 pound-feet of torque, and going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a scant 4 seconds. 
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Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro comfortable?

The 2012 Camaro is perfectly comfortable, so long as you are sitting in the front seats. The back seats are cramped, and are really only suitable for children—both the headroom and legroom will make full-sized adults feel rather squished. 
The Camaro’s interior does have a cool, retro vibe to it, with its square gauges and ergonomic and comfortable steering wheel. That said, the 2012’s interior is full of cheap plastics, which doesn’t exactly leave you feeling like you’re riding in a luxury sports car. 

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe reliable?

It depends who you speak to when you’re looking at the 2012 Camaro’s reliability. RepairPal gives the 2012 Camaro a middling grade of 3.5/5 for reliability, ranking it 21st out of its 24-member class. On the other hand, JD Power gives the 2012 Camaro a very solid 84/100reliability grade. Either way, you’re going to want to get a 2012 Camaro examined by a qualified and trustworthy mechanic to ensure you won’t drive off the lot in a lemon if you do decide to take a flier on the 2012 Camaro.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe safe?

As far as the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is concerned, the 2012 Camaro is very safe—it received 5 stars from the NHTSA, the highest rating a vehicle can get. 
In terms of safety equipment, the 2012 Camaro comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front seat side airbags, and full length side curtain airbags. OnStar telematics is also included with every 2012 Camaro.
The only thing that really gives us pause about the Camaro is its visibility—or lack thereof. Visibility out of both the front and rear windshields is subpar. The Camaro’s low-profile roofline and thick roof pillars do not help matters at all, making it very hard to park. 

2013 Chevrolet CamaroCoupe trim levels

As mentioned, the 2012 Camaro was available in seven trims—the 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, and ZL1. Here’s what you’d get with the base 1LS, which had an original MSRP of $23,280:
  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • Keyless entry
  • Automatic headlights
  • Cruise control
  • Four-way manual front seats with power recline
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bluetooth capability
  • OnStar telematics system
  • Six-speaker sound system with a CD player
  • Auxiliary audio jack
  • Satellite radio
The 2LS was exactly the same as the 1LS, but instead came with an 6-speed automatic transmission,which upped the starting MSRP to $24,480.
The 1LT came with the Convenience and Connectivity Package along with equipment upgrades, starting at $25,280:
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Foglamps
  • Eight-way power seats 
  • Remote ignition (automatic only)
  • iPod interface
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel featuring audio controls
The 2LT, which retailed for $28,430, came with everything you’d get on the 1LT, along with features added:
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Extra gauges
  • Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
  • Head-up display
  • Rear park assist
  • Rearview camera (with a rearview mirror display)
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • A nine-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system
Similar to the 1LT, the 1SS adds extra performance enhancements, along with an original MSRP of $32,280, with the following:
  • 6.2-liter V8 engine
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension 
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
On the 2SS trim, you get all the performance features of the 1SS along with the convenience features of the 2LT, all for an original starting price of $35,680.
The top trim, the ZL1, will really get your motor going with its premier performance and interior upgrades (for 2012, at least), which had an original price of $54,095:
  • A supercharged V8 engine
  • Stout Brembo brakes
  • Four-mode stability/traction control
  • Active "Magnetic Ride Control" suspension dampers
  • Robust 20-inch wheels (with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires)
  • Retuned power steering
  • Carbon-fiber air extractor for the hood
  • Unique front and rear fascias
  • Microfiber suede-like upholstery
  • Red accent stitching
  • A smaller, sportier steering wheel

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