Could this be a rival for the Mustang… or the Mustang Mach-E?
It was the end of an era for Chevrolet in late 2023 when the final, sixth-generation Camaro rolled off the production line. With the departure of the old-school Dodge Challenger, too, it has left the Ford Mustang as the last pony car of its kind.
Rumors suggest the Camaro could return as an electric crossover, much in the way the Mustang name morphed into the electric crossover we now know as the Mustang Mach-E. But could a proper Camaro sports car make a comeback? A new trademark filing for the Camaro name in Cambodia suggests that General Motors could be cooking up something interesting.
Chevy’s Affordable Sports Car Is Missed
Discovered by GM Authority, the trademark filing by GM was filed with the Cambodia Department of Intellectual property on September 25, 2025, under the goods and services category for “motor vehicles and parts thereof.”
While trademark filings don’t guarantee a future production model, it’s a sign that something could be in the works. GM Authority has knowledge that a team within GM proposed a seventh-gen muscle car, but the business case was found not to be strong enough. Still, the intent is clearly there to revive the Camaro.
To match the latest Mustang, a potential Camaro coupe would have to come in at around the $32k mark. At that price, the Mustang relies on a 315-horsepower turbo-four engine, while more expensive versions get old-school V8 power. The previous Camaro was still a brilliant car to drive at the end of its life, but the cramped interior and poor visibility hindered its abilities as a daily driver.
1,000-HP Camaro Possible
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Recent reports suggest that the electric Camaro crossover could produce over 1,000 horsepower, while also marking a return of sporty trims like the SS and ZL1. Base models could use a single motor with the battery pack from the Blazer EV, which suggests an output in the region of 250 hp.
With a broad range of trims and performance levels, a Camaro EV would have the breadth to compete with the Mustang Mach-E, which is even available in an off-road-oriented trim called the Rally. The idea of an electric Camaro for off-road fans will displease fans of the sports car, but it could be an easier sell for Chevy—the bowtie brand is already America’s number 2 EV brand, and a more aspirational, performance-oriented vehicle in this space won’t hurt.
Whatever form it may take, the design of the new Camaro will be crucial. Earlier this year, GM President Mark Reuss said a potential new Camaro would need to adhere to a “formula of beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun.” The “functionality” bit of that leads us to believe a more practical crossover is likelier than a low-slung sports car.
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Don’t Get Your Hopes Up Just Yet
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There’s no guaranteeing a comeback for the Camaro, but the new trademark filing is a glimmer of hope for Chevy fans. They may not be pleased with the final result, though—an electric crossover would be far removed from the sight (and sound) of the old supercharged Camaro ZL1 V8 lighting up its rear tires.
Besides the business case for a new pony car not being as strong as it once was, Chevy already has an aspirational sports car in the form of the Corvette, so enthusiasts with deep enough pockets are not without an exciting option from the brand.
The Camaro’s future is uncertain, but clearly the name still means something to GM. We can only hope a future revival lives up to its legacy.
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