- A Camaro sedan could rival Dodge’s Charger and Ford’s rumored Mustang Mach 4.
- Chevrolet plans to debut several new and updated models before the end of the decade.
- Future lineup will feature more EVs without cutting back on internal combustion offerings.
Even as Chevrolet steps back from traditional muscle cars, there’s still a glimmer of hope on the horizon, as GM has hinted that the “Camaro story” isn’t finished just yet. Recent reports suggest that a sporty sedan could pick up where the coupe left off, potentially landing before the decade’s end. It’s part of a larger strategy that includes a refreshed lineup of trucks and SUVs.
The Camaro officially wrapped its sixth-generation run in 2024, closing a significant chapter in Chevrolet’s performance legacy. But not long after, GM President Mark Reuss dropped a promising clue: the Camaro name could live on as an affordable EV.
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In a more recent interview with The Detroit News, Reuss described the essential formula for a future Camaro as “beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun,” noting that Chevrolet has “the ability to do that.” His comments, along with the shrinking U.S. sports car market, suggest the next Camaro could look quite different from its predecessor, possibly wearing a more practical bodystyle.
A Sporty Sedan Instead of a Coupe?
According to Auto News, Chevrolet is working on a “sporty sedan” with a possible debut in 2028. The details of its powertrain and its official connection to the Camaro are still unclear. However, it’s not hard to imagine a four-door model borrowing design cues from Chevy’s muscle car heritage, positioned to compete with vehicles like the Dodge Charger and the long-rumored Ford Mustang Mach 4.
The four-door sedan body would be more appealing to buyers than a two-door coupe. At the same time, it would allow the model to fill in the shoes of both the discontinued Camaro and the axed Malibu. As for what will power it, market signals point toward hybrid or electrified internal combustion setups rather than a full EV shift, at least for now.
Corvette’s Future: Still V8, Not Fully Electric
The next-gen C9 Corvette is expected to arrive in 2029 and still have a V8 engine. The company’s engineering boss recently stated that a fully electric Corvette is “science fiction”. He added that a plug-in hybrid option is also out of the question, with a conventional hybrid being more suitable for a sports car. However, before the C9 arrives, expect a new version of the C8 that could be even more extreme than the hybrid ZR1X with 1,250 hp.
The EV Transition: Slow and Steady
Chevrolet isn’t racing to go all-electric. With federal incentives fading and EV sales softening in the U.S., the company appears to be sticking with a flexible strategy that includes multiple powertrain options.
Still, as Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions puts it, Chevrolet needs to offer variety: “When Chevrolet is competing with the mainstream brands – Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota – they need to have enough choice for the consumer who might want to explore an electric vehicle.”
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GM’s bet on future EVs will begin with the redesigned Bolt, expected to enter production by the end of 2025 at the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas. According to Mark Reuss, the new Bolt will be part of a new “family of electric vehicles” and will have a similar price to its predecessor, which was priced from $28,795.
The upcoming Bolt EV is rumored to be joined by a new small electric crossover, positioned below the Equinox EV. This could also be manufactured at the Fairfax facilities starting in 2028 or 2029.
Updates Across the SUV and Truck Lineup
The entry-level Trax crossover is one of the most popular models in the US market, but since it’s being manufactured in South Korea (Changwon) that means it’s vulnerable to Trump’s tariffs. Chevrolet could update it in 2026 and bring forward the debut of the next generation in 2028.
To avoid tariffs, Chevrolet has decided to relocate Blazer production from Mexico to Tennessee in 2027. This will likely coincide with the facelifted Blazer, and possibly be joined by an updated Blazer EV in 2027 or 2028.
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The three-row Traverse, currently being assembled in Michigan, could receive a facelift at around the same time, followed by the smaller two-row Equinox and Equinox EV in 2028.
Another model that has been impacted by tariffs is the Trailblazer, since it’s being produced in South Korea (Incheon). The crossover could enter a new generation in 2029, as the current model has been around since 2020 with a facelift in 2023.
Chevrolet’s midsize Colorado truck is also slated for an update in 2029. As for the long-running Chevrolet Express van, which has been in production since 1996, it’s expected to soldier on until at least 2026. Eventually, it may hand things off to the electric BrightDrop vans, which are already wearing Chevrolet badges.
Plug-In Hybrids and Truck Expansion
GM has confirmed plans for adding plug-in hybrid tech to certain models in 2027. In the same year, the company will increase production of the Silverado full-size truck in Orion Township, Michigan. This makes us believe that Chevy will redesign the Silverado in 2027 and add a PHEV powertrain option. The more recent Silverado EV could follow with a refresh in 2028, alongside the heavy-duty versions of the Silverado.
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The Tahoe and Suburban, Chevrolet’s full-size SUV siblings, are expected to be replaced by new-generation models in 2029. These will likely share powertrain advancements with the next Silverado, including hybrid capabilities.
The Chevrolet Colorado midsize truck is also expected to be updated for 2029. As for the Express that has been on sale since 1996, production is expected to continue at least until 2026. Eventually, the commercial van could be replaced by the fully electric BrightDrop vans that have already received Chevrolet badging.
