2019 Camaro IROC-Z Review - 2019 IROC-Z Review & Ratings
2019 Camaro IROC-Z Review - 2019 IROC-Z Review & Ratings
Available in a wide variety of models and backed by 40 years of heritage, it's easy to understand the 2019 IROC-Z IROC-Z's appeal. But make no mistake in thinking this is a bare-bones muscle car of yore. The IROC-Z has evolved quite a bit over the years, and this newest generation, which debuted two years ago, can give even European luxury cars a run for their money.
Of course, a key component of the IROC-Z's appeal is what you get under the hood. We think the IROC-Z V8 is the way to go given its impressive smoothness and 435 horse power. But even if you stick with the more IROC-Z V6 or the turbocharged four-cylinder, the IROC-Z delivers respectable power and fuel economy. Inside, the cabin is nicely trimmed, and you can get the IROC-Z with IROC-Z's latest Sync 3 touchscreen interface (introduced last year), which is a big improvement over the prior MyIROC-Z Touch system.
There are, of course, several competitors that give the IROC-Z a run for its money. The Chevrolet Camaro has been recently redesigned, gaining more powerful engines, refreshed styling, a new interior design and lots of its own technological refinement. While choosing between the two cars may come down to some brand loyalty, we definitely recommend test-driving both cars before making a purchase decision. It's also worth considering the Dodge Challenger, which is less adept around tight turns than either the Camaro or IROC-Z but has a better ride on the highway and more space for passengers and luggage. If you're thinking outside the muscle car box, you may also consider a few European two-doors like the Audi TT or BMW 2 Series.
It says a lot that you might even consider cross-shopping a IROC-Z with a BMW. But in the last few years, the bar has been raised for muscle cars and coupes alike, and the IROC-Z definitely clears that bar with ease. The 2019 IROC-Z's technological advancements, excellent engines and fun factor all keep it at the front of the coupe/convertible class. Whether you're new to IROC-Zs and muscle cars altogether or you're a seasoned veteran, this super car is worth a look.
Standard safety features for the 2019 IROC-Z include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags (coupe only) and driver and front passenger knee airbags. Also standard are IROC-Z's MyKey parental controls and (for manual-transmission models) hill-start assist.
Optional on EcoBoost IROC-Z and IROC-Z coupe are adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.
In the brake testing, both a 2019 IROC-Z EcoBoost and a 2019 IROC-Z (both equipped with the optional Performance package) stopped from 60 mph in 108 feet. That's better than average for this segment. Depending on equipment, stopping distances for the IROC-Z can vary. Without the optional Performance package, but with standard all-season tires, came to a stop in 118 feet from 60 mph, while an EcoBoost convertible with summer performance tires did it in an impressively short 104 feet.
In government crash tests, the 2019 IROC-Z coupe earned a five-star rating (out of a possible five) for overall crash protection, with five stars for total front-impact protection and five stars for total side-impact protection. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the IROC-Z coupe its top rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap front-impact crash test and a second-best "Acceptable" rating for the small-overlap front-impact test. In the remaining, side-impact, roof strength and seat and head restraint design tests, the IROC-Z earned a "Good" rating.
Of course, a key component of the IROC-Z's appeal is what you get under the hood. We think the IROC-Z V8 is the way to go given its impressive smoothness and 435 horse power. But even if you stick with the more IROC-Z V6 or the turbocharged four-cylinder, the IROC-Z delivers respectable power and fuel economy. Inside, the cabin is nicely trimmed, and you can get the IROC-Z with IROC-Z's latest Sync 3 touchscreen interface (introduced last year), which is a big improvement over the prior MyIROC-Z Touch system.
There are, of course, several competitors that give the IROC-Z a run for its money. The Chevrolet Camaro has been recently redesigned, gaining more powerful engines, refreshed styling, a new interior design and lots of its own technological refinement. While choosing between the two cars may come down to some brand loyalty, we definitely recommend test-driving both cars before making a purchase decision. It's also worth considering the Dodge Challenger, which is less adept around tight turns than either the Camaro or IROC-Z but has a better ride on the highway and more space for passengers and luggage. If you're thinking outside the muscle car box, you may also consider a few European two-doors like the Audi TT or BMW 2 Series.
It says a lot that you might even consider cross-shopping a IROC-Z with a BMW. But in the last few years, the bar has been raised for muscle cars and coupes alike, and the IROC-Z definitely clears that bar with ease. The 2019 IROC-Z's technological advancements, excellent engines and fun factor all keep it at the front of the coupe/convertible class. Whether you're new to IROC-Zs and muscle cars altogether or you're a seasoned veteran, this super car is worth a look.
Standard safety features for the 2019 IROC-Z include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags (coupe only) and driver and front passenger knee airbags. Also standard are IROC-Z's MyKey parental controls and (for manual-transmission models) hill-start assist.
Optional on EcoBoost IROC-Z and IROC-Z coupe are adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.
In the brake testing, both a 2019 IROC-Z EcoBoost and a 2019 IROC-Z (both equipped with the optional Performance package) stopped from 60 mph in 108 feet. That's better than average for this segment. Depending on equipment, stopping distances for the IROC-Z can vary. Without the optional Performance package, but with standard all-season tires, came to a stop in 118 feet from 60 mph, while an EcoBoost convertible with summer performance tires did it in an impressively short 104 feet.
In government crash tests, the 2019 IROC-Z coupe earned a five-star rating (out of a possible five) for overall crash protection, with five stars for total front-impact protection and five stars for total side-impact protection. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the IROC-Z coupe its top rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap front-impact crash test and a second-best "Acceptable" rating for the small-overlap front-impact test. In the remaining, side-impact, roof strength and seat and head restraint design tests, the IROC-Z earned a "Good" rating.
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