2020 Camaro RS V6 1LE Review - Full Exterior, Interior, and POV Driving Review!!

[@CarolinaAutos]

Exterior Walkaround: 1:46 Interior Tour: 8:36 Driving Review and Modes: 17:00 GM's No-Lift Shift: 18:28 (there are more but this is a good example)

[@robertjakicic5878]

My Camaro is a 2019 V6 RS in the same color as yours, riverside blue 💙 metallic. For a V6 it has a surprisingly great sounding exhaust. If you go into your settings menu there is a performance timer for 0 to 60. So far to date my best time to 60 is 5.1 seconds.

[@jordanq2005]

@dmmasterdesigns1010lmao ur hating on someone else with a v6 camaro get a life 🤣🤣

[@cski12894]

Question: I bought a 2020 LT V6 6 speed manual with 3k for $23,800 in Riverside Blue. When I bought it I assumed that at least the engine and trans are exactly the same. Well. They are; except the oil cooler and trans oil cooler are not installed on the LT. However, I found out that I can drive my car just like you did and not do any damage or even stress the brakes. So it WAS an incredible deal for 335 hp and 285 lb ft with a 7200 RPM hard redline.. That is a heck of a good deal. I bought it 2 years ago....and took a 2.5% loan. Payment= $325 mo for 72 mo. Insurance with Geico for 500/500 deductible and state minimum full coverage was $102.88 a month. There was a $30 price hike so now it is $133. My record is clean for at least 3 years w/o accident and no tickets for at keast 3 years or more. So 325 + 133 = $458 a month and the V6 runs on 87 octane. Would I love the SS for $300 more dollars a month? Probably. But what if I got a ticket? My insurance on an SS would be $225 a month. Payment with today's rates $500 $725 a month at least. I installed the SS rear spoiler, the ZL1 rear diffuser, and tinted the windows to 35%. Added custom LLOYD'S Custom floormats with Camaro RS. Caliper Covers are installed. Black with 'Chevrolet Racing" and the Chevy Emblem in Gloss Ceramic black and white lettering. -Installed 18"gloss black wheel skinz over existing alloy wheels which complete the RS look -added stock Bose front speakers and a small sealed rear subwoofer with 350 w RMS and a 12" sub. -Added the engine oil cooler. -added the B-14 Bilstein Nordschliffe PSS sport suspension for $1100. I have the "CAMARO" by brembo front brakes and bracket. Waiting on rear set. So I paid about $2700 to make my car into an RS V6 1LE. Including a new BMW M3 suspension and thicker aluminum BMR end links to complete the sport suspension so it can be lowered and keep correct geometry. I love it. ❤️

[@cski12894]

I removed the supercharger. It was putting strain on the trans and I couldn't allow that. 1 step too far.

[@Highlander1432]

Awesome choice You've been talking about getting one of these for a while now The 1LE package is legit This car has much higher limits than the Veloster

[@CarolinaAutos]

Yes I'm soooo happy with it. Planning to do a "Why I bought a 1LE" video soon explaining just how high the limits on this are

[@marcuslimbaugh7138]

Got my 2024 v6 manual Camaro in riptide blue- I love the car

[@MrSuryapratim]

Great video! Thank you for this... Sadly, there isn't a lot of content for the v6 1LEs cause the SS gets all of the love.... I had a quick question though ... have you found the blip to be sluggish enough on downshifts for it to be a problem? ... didn't look from the tach like this is a very responsive engine ... that might be a bit of a bummer.....

[@CarolinaAutos]

No, I haven't found it to be bad enough to slow me down on the street. On the track, it might be a little slow to rev but I think you could just slow down your shifting a little bit and never notice it

[@MrSuryapratim]

@@CarolinaAutos Thanks!! I checked the rest of your content too ... I'm really happy you got the car so there won't ever be a shortage of good quality POV footage on this camaro! .. Man I DO love how that v6 sounds ...

[@tomdubois3062]

Rev hang can be solved with a tune. I used to have it on my focus st and got the ford performance tune. It got rid of rev hang and improved throttle response.

[@MrSuryapratim]

@@tomdubois3062 I'm aware of that ... I'm just not sure Chevy sells a factory tune for these vehicles and any other tune would void the warranty ... no?

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

This car is a unicorn, there are ZERO V6 1LE's within 250 miles of me. I think it will be highly collectable in the future. Funny enough, I was comparing a Veloster N to a Camaro as well, I'm glad I found your channel.

[@CarolinaAutos]

It really is, GM knocked it out of the park with this car - much happier with it than my Veloster N

[@Luke_SkyWalk3r]

Same and im in Ontario. I found a few for $37,000 2017 1lt v6 with 80,0000km on it (which is about 5,000 above market value) and its not even the 1le package. I'll just buy one new. Used cars used to he cheaper than new ones, but apparently the games changing

[@GLRG5789]

I’m convinced: the 1LE is the best bang for your budget buck. We have an all-original 1969 Camaro, but I want a new modern one to park next to it. The 1LE will more than do. Thank you for this review.

[@CarolinaAutos]

I picked this car after having a Veloster N for a year and I love it. So much better driving characteristics, better exhaust note (on the V6 at least) and the brakes are stupid good on the Camaro. I can't wait to get an SS 1LE but completely happy with this for now, especially on a back road.

[@louishuelsman666]

Now I wanna get the 6 cylinder!!!! Gr8 videos n keep ‘em coming!!!

[@Adam-jl6iq]

Damn I was thinking about getting a LT1 Camaro but after seeing this video I think I will look at these. Definetly plenty of power for the streets! Great vid 👍

[@CarolinaAutos]

I upgraded to an SS 1LE and honestly miss the V6 sometimes - it was definitely cheaper to run

[@chickenmuffin]

@@CarolinaAutos The v6 seems to have a lot of soul and character. The v8 is just another bloated muscle car. i'm waiting for my riverside Blue 3LT v6 manual with NPP exhaust. Can't wait!

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@chickenmuffin what’s faster, a manual V6 or Auto V6?

[@chickenmuffin]

@@sammyjammy6647 obv auto these days

[@sohrabi947]

I didn’t know with the 1LE you can get a sunroof 🔥

[@CarolinaAutos]

On the V6 you can, on the SS and ZL1, you can't. BUT I think in 2021 model years you can. GM is weird.

[@wendelllatimore2659]

Nice Camaro I bought a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT and I love it getting ready to put my mods on it keep the videos coming 👍🏽

[@CarolinaAutos]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mikeb4825]

If you push traction control button once then hit it a second time and hold it for 5 seconds traction control and stability control will be off. No nannies.

[@CarolinaAutos]

Awesome, nice to know and I'll try it out!

[@marcuslimbaugh7138]

What highway mpg?

[@CarolinaAutos]

It got like 29

[@greatnesstwofilm2399]

22:51 acceleration of the RS 1le at its finest

[@CarolinaAutos]

It's a surprisingly quick car and I can't wait for a V8

[@pmscalisi]

@@CarolinaAutos funny thing it’s not that much faster especially especially for a 10k premium. I don’t think it’s worth it.

[@user-ie5px8uy8r]

Hi, Just wondering about the manual transmission reliability , do have any issues so far driving it ? will it be the same problem that Mustang MT82 has lately? what's your thoughts ?

[@CarolinaAutos]

These have been using the same manual gearbox for years now on the V6 cars and the 1LE cars have done tons of laps at tracks and I've not heard of a single issue. I drove one with over 80,000 miles on it and it still felt as good as new to me

[@boxingisinferiorchangemymi6035]

LOL, Dude I think someone's clowning on you in one of the Veloster N Facebook Groups. You gotta drop that Maro and N comparo ASAP!

[@CarolinaAutos]

Working on getting it done, just no time to film. The Veloster N fanbase can be trash haha, one of the biggest demerits of the whole experience, outside of Hyundai's service

[@Kuhladestkyicky]

Is that REAL cloth interior? Rad, dude.

[@jellyii8886]

Does the car have the rear view camera mirror? I see the tab that activates it on the mirror.

[@CarolinaAutos]

Nope, that's on the SS only I believe, or maybe 2LTs? The tab just switches it to the dark mode like a normal mirror

[@coniccinoc]

The camera mirror comes standard on the 3lt and 2ss. Not available as an option. I kinda wish it was standard on all trim : )

[@MobileLegends-ps6jo]

24:06 you had a choice to pull a GTA stunt right there

[@CarolinaAutos]

hahaha car killer

[@marksmith2913]

Hey bro! Sorry to see you sold your Veloster. The Camaro is faster but will give you more grief down the road. They simply aren't built as well or offer you as good a warranty. I've read too many horror stories to consider one. But I'm glad your happy with it.

[@CarolinaAutos]

My Veloster had given me a lot more trouble in the first 10k miles than the Camaro has, and the Camaro sets me up nicely for my next car. I never keep a car longer than 1 or 2 years anyway.

[@uriell4304]

Such a cool ass car dude. I love mine.

[@CarolinaAutos]

You should see what I bought now haha, picked up an SS 1LE :D

[@AntChiulli-Chiulli_RS]

do these 1le v6’s have launch control because i see it has the competitive mode esc like on the ss?

[@CarolinaAutos]

It doesn't but it doesn't need it. You can dump the clutch at 4k RPM and there's enough grip to get you moving

[@AntChiulli-Chiulli_RS]

@@CarolinaAutos i have a 10 speed auto, v6 rs i do have the valve quad tips that comes on the 1le optioned on, i do not have the competitive mode though, do you know of any way i can get this coded?

[@FlyingGentile]

Im late but woo CONGRATS 🎉🍾

[@CarolinaAutos]

Thanks man, cheers!

[@24tommyst]

have you sold this yet? They're impossible to find...

[@CarolinaAutos]

I did and wish I hadn't. Got an SS 1LE now though

[@24tommyst]

@@CarolinaAutos nice. your input on the difference would be cool to hear.

[@chickenmuffin]

God damn I want one of these so bad.

[@raulibarra4474]

I'm looking at a 2021 from that dealer. Can you mention how much you paid for your Camaro?

[@CarolinaAutos]

I ended up paying $31,500 after a few incentives they were running at the time

[@CarolinaAutos]

I just traded my car in on an SS 1LE here in Charlotte at South Charlotte Chevrolet if you want my blue one!!!

[@mikerotchburns1622]

how is the ceiling height with the sunroof for being a tall guy?

[@CarolinaAutos]

I'm 6'4" and don't even have to put the seat all the way down

[@chickenmuffin]

Really surprised to see a sunroof on a 1LE.

[@CarolinaAutos]

I know, there was a red one there and I actually liked the color more but the Bose and the Sunroof sold me on the blue one - I have an SS 1LE now :)

[@tomaskennedy1936]

How much weight that v6 with that 1le package??

[@CarolinaAutos]

GM quotes around 3,400 pounds

[@ashvlogz_8049]

Do you do Allstate ads?

[@CarolinaAutos]

I don't get to choose the ads haha, if that's what you mean?

[@ashvlogz_8049]

@@CarolinaAutos no your voice is deep! 😂 you sound like the guy in the commercials

[@cski12894]

I have the 2020 LT V6 that I strapped a Supercharger to and then added a Bilstein B-14 PSS suspension to it. It's awesome. 468RWHP and 424RWLBFT. That is not "SAE NET" which adds about 17% and is what is advertised on TV. So I have 538.02 on a cool spring day with the climate control OFF. It is a BLAST, and costs LESS that the RS 1LE setup...which I am sure has more than 335 hp. More like 350 hp. I drove mine like that and LOVED IT! N/A is so direct and no wait for power to build like a turbo or supercharged car. But, I have a T-shirt that says "Hey honey...I need just "1 more part...please!!"

[@SWEETVENOM100]

Was stock form too lethargic?

[@cski12894]

@@SWEETVENOM100 actually it was a disaster. The looks I nailed. The computer in the car I had to farm out to get reprogrammed. Still gave me a "clutch overuse warning" in 5th at 55. Finally figured out the thing has cylinder deactivation. You can't lug a Supercharger AND A/C with A V4 and with the supercharger not on it draws power like another A/C compressor. I finally figured it out. Project car indeed. It's fast as stink now....and the clutch is fine. (It did have a more linear Power band but now that supercharger sound and floating on torque.....man it's fun). Without the Suspension and BMR end links I would never be able to get into it on this closed road I use. (In moderation and I programmed an annoying speed limit exceeded) light just to not ...umm die.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

@@cski12894 thanks for the info! I’m currently looking at a ‘19 v6 1le but the dyno numbers are worrisome Vs the crank hp.

[@cski12894]

@@SWEETVENOM100 Also. I just can't "prove" my income to wualify for a car note for $600 a month. I do now have enough equity to swap it for and SS. I got my present Csmaro V6 6 speed with 3500 miles for $22, 000 out the door. I mean it was $27,000 but I had $6000 equity in my previous car. Carmax gave gave me what I PAID for my Kia Optima Turbo. Awesome deal at 2.64% for 6 years. So I pay $335 a month for a real sports car with 335 hp. Now Carvana will give me $30k in TRADE for it....and I only owe $16,000. So....YES I would like to get a ZL1 or An SS in primo condition.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

@@cski12894 great! The used ‘19 1le v6 with 4500miles , they want 37K CAD. It’s just not worth that but they want to keep holding out for someone to come buy it at their price. Cars been there since last December! Some dealers are so dumb

[@Evillt1]

Wow this guy looks like Kevin... capt Holts husband on broklynn 99...omg

[@dougmaverick3287]

I thought you said you had a leg/foot issue and needed to change from a manual transmission to an automatic? Looks like another manual to me. Leg all better?

[@CarolinaAutos]

The CamAro is better in every way from a driving standpoint.

[@CarolinaAutos]

Been taking a lot of supplements and nursing it back to health - the arthritis is not gone but it's still working for now!

[@MohammedAlomrani]

11:42 well no shit its auto for driver side we want to the other side

[@CarolinaAutos]

Lol

[@Mrcl5902]

Can anyone translate that to english lol

[@zooom3491]

Just bought a brand new camaro, 0 miles

[@CarolinaAutos]

congrats!!

[@zooom3491]

@@CarolinaAutos thx 🙏

[@Highlander1432]

Hey man could you shoot me your email or # ? I'd like to bring my 16 Camaro SS up there and hit some of those roads with you.

[@CarolinaAutos]

yes message me on my IG: @carolina_autos

[@vanbonds1]

“SS looks a little funky” NO it’s easily I can’t even come up with right words to describe how f’ed up the front end looks. They should straight up firer designers!!

[@CarolinaAutos]

I bought a 2020 SS just a few weeks ago since they fixed the front end!

[@unknown8a105]

How is it possible it is a V6? Sounds like a V8 lol

[@CarolinaAutos]

I know it sounds so mean - my son actually prefers the sound of the V6 to the V8 and I almost agree - until a ZL1 tore past me the other day

[@unknown8a105]

@@CarolinaAutos yeah V6 Camaro 1LE sounds so mean, but is the sound as mean with the basic 10-speed automatic? True, the ZL1 sounds way louder but I am not fan of the chime noise from the supercharger lol

[@CarolinaAutos]

I bet the sound is the same on the automatic if it has the GMPP exhaust on it (dual mode exhaust)

[@unknown8a105]

@@CarolinaAutos it would be interesting if you could try a V6 10-speed automatic Camaro (with dual exhaust mode) just to compare the sound and driving experience with the V6 1LE. But no no-lift shift on the automatic so it might be less fun to drive than the 1LE ...

[@unknown8a105]

@@CarolinaAutos Gonna try a Camaro V6 (with dual mode exhaust) this Friday, can't wait to hear how it sounds like!

[@shawtyboy333]

Paddle shifters standard? Wow Chevrolet 🤨

[@CarolinaAutos]

? it's a manual haha

[@algirdasasadsadf2344]

👍

[@robertjakicic5878]

My Camaro is a 2019 V6 RS in the same color as yours, riverside blue 💙 metallic. For a V6 it has a surprisingly great sounding exhaust. If you go into your settings menu there is a performance timer for 0 to 60. So far to date my best time to 60 is 5.1 seconds.

[@CarolinaAutos]

Is yours a manual? I'll try to find the timer and do a side-by-side with the 0-60 from my Veloster N

[@robertjakicic5878]

@@CarolinaAutos it's an automatic and so far it's been fantastic. I heard if the build date is February 2019 and Beyond that you don't have to worry about the shutter. I checked on my build date and luckily it is February 2019. Let me know if you found the Performance Timer.

[@CarolinaAutos]

Mine definitely doesn't have a performance timer - just a regular timer. Seems like the manuals don't have one for whatever reason