I agree with this statment also.

I can live with the seats. I think the dash, gauges, steering wheel, and center console are horiffic.

I think GM missed an oportunity here. The interior was clearly the most "controversial" aspect of the original concept. The convertible would have been the perfect chance to try a different direction and gauge reaction as compared to the one shown in the coupe.

GM, I beg you, Please put a MODERN, SPORTY, FUNCTIONAL, WELL BUILT interior in this vehicle!!!!!

 

Console guages would be perfect as an aftermarket addition, maybe even GM gets into that business, if nothing else they'd be optional. But like sselie said, you still have to have the important guages right in front of you.

But then, I'd contend even the voltmeter is essential and you need it in front of you for teh event you throw the belt. Granted i haven't thrown a belt since i left v-belt thirdgens behind, but still, it's a nice early warning that you just lost your waterpump drive, sure beats having to wait until it's actually overheating.

Maybe that's why i'm sensitive to this. My 85 Z28 decided to start hating belts after i'd owned it a few years. What caused it isn't the issue, but the fact that the voltmeter saved me from ever coming anywhere near overheating it was IMO great. If you've never been saved by your guages, or rather, been saved by your guages many times a week for 6 months, then maybe you don't appreciate that their data is valuable, not just interesting. Function over form in a utility vehicle.

 

I really like the console gauges. Keep in mind, they're mostly for show -- there would still be the full complement of idiot lights in the center of the dash.

The dash speedometer obviously couldn't be used for production, unless there was also a digital readout.

All-in-all as a concept design, it's really good. Out there, but not so out there that you can't imagine something similar appearing in production.

 

I like the interior except for the gauges. I hate them to more precise. The radio area doesnt bother me that much as it's obvious that will be fixed with a real radio come production.

 

I TOTALLY agree with yoy 5thgen69camaro. I went and saw the NYC autoshow this past summer and fell in LOVE the new camaro concept exterior with it's 1st generation resemblance to the good old muscle days...BUT what the hell is up with all that BLING BLING interior and gauges? Seriously, like the car isn't going to attract enough police attention, and on top of it all, you can't even tell how fast your going? Somewhere in between 50-75 officer, honestly I can't tell or see a damn thing with these whacky vauge gauges. All they give me is an in the neighborhood ball park mph? This alone could be a deal breaker for many wannabee Camaro buyers. It's about as accurate as looking up at the sky and trying to tell what time it is? I HOPE more dashboard choices are given an option. Love the exterior, but if I was driving a car with that interior, I'd feel like P-diddy, Puffy-Daddy or whoever is popular now a days or something? I know their trying to be modern, cool or whaterver, but if you want it to be modern throw a plugable usb flash drivethat plugs into the dash for music or something, not all this cheezy night bright crap. Not to mention the hard to read fuel, battery, oil & temp on the floor no doubt?

All that's lacking is that big hump in the middle of the car where the transmissions goes. I can't tell you how AWFUL it was sitting in the back seat on that freakin hump in the center of the floor in the car. Come on guys, get it together. Fix the interior so it looks like a hot car not a Christmas wrapped box. What the hell?

 

ew, yes :P..very ugly..a good place to go would be ebay

 

Are you frinken serious!?!

You obviously have never driven a car build prior to 1970. The guages play homage to the classic cars of the 50s and 60s. The guages on my 1951 Chevy 3100 p-up were nearly identical to the ones in the concept. I doubt they'll make production, but I won't mind if the do. I only hope the rest of the interior stays intact, because I really like the looks of it, especially on the convertible. If you seriously need to look at the guages that much while you're driving, remind me to stay away when you're on the road.

 

well first off the only part I said I didnt like were the gauges in the dash which remind me nothing of my 69 Camaro.(built prior to 1970) I like the ones on the console and really hope they stay. I want a retro inspired mixed with a C6 interior but that dash doesnt remind me of the 69. And yes I do look at my gauges from time to time.

 

If they do not redo the interior and develop a more "vanilla" offering then they are not going to sell many of these cars to their target market 20-40yr olds. The majority of people that will be buying these are the 40+ Yr old crowd that were old enough to own a 1st get and still want that nostalgic feeling.

The console gauges, although a great throwback to its heritage, are a horrible idea for a production car. I don't care if you think it is cool becasue that is how the camaros were in the past or whatnot, in today's market, it simply will not fly.

As for the tach and speedo, I could live with it if they just make it easier to read.

 

I don't understand this comment at all. Do you think Mr. and Mrs. Average Buyer will *care* about gages on the console, aside from the aesthetics? I really don't think so - mainly because Mr. and Mrs. Average buyer are still happy with idiot lights telling them everything. Most average buyers think a tachometer is optional! They will look at the console gages, decide if they like them or not, and that will be it.

 

I don't know what the issue is, notice that huge LCD readout in between the guages? I had that screen on my Corvette, my M3, and my S4. On my Audi and M3, it would flash in HUGE BOLD font that there was an issue, if there was one.

When my water pump seized in the S4, I wasn't looking at the guages at that particular moment, and I would bet that 99% of us wouldn't have either, short of pure luck by glancing at the gauge. What saved me, was when the normally red LCD readout flashed in bright yellow a thermometer and an audible beep.

That is more useful than a functioning gauge directly in the dash.

I love the concept interior, and I love the dash, console, etc. I don't care for the dash gauges themselves, and am hoping for a more standard readout personally.

But, if they put a logical warning system in place, that will tell you when to look at your gauges for verification, then, who really cares if they are in the console or in the dash? Seriously...what does it do that a good warning system can't do better?

I agree that they need to have these gauges in the car, and I like to check mine occasionally to ensure good voltage, oil pressure, water temps, etc., but I'm not obsessed with viewing them every 5 minutes while driving. If they are easy to read and can be viewed without too much distraction (no more than reaching for your morning coffee, in all reality), and there is an adequate warning system when trouble does arise, then I see no reason for all the carrying-on in here.