It wasn’t too long ago that GM confirmed the cancellation of a right-hand-drive version of the Chevrolet Camaro. This killed any chance of the Camaro making it downunder into either the NZ or Australian market. However, recent comments from GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has renewed hopes that the

Camaro will possibly make its way to Australia.

Speaking at the recent Detroit Auto Show, Mr Lutz said that a right-hand-drive Camaro will be produced at some stage in the future. Due to its Holden-developed architecture making the switch to RHD format would be a simple enough task.

Lutz went on to say that the Camaro’s original right-hand-drive plans had been axed only because of GM’s bankruptcy proceedings, and that with the company now in better shape, it could take another look at export opportunities for the modern muscle car.

Alan Batey, Holden CEO and Managing Director has also said recently that Holden would be keen to get the Camaro into showrooms, but that it would likely not happen before 2011.

It’s likely the Camaro would keep its iconic Chevrolet ‘bowtie’ badging, with pricing likely to start around $75,000 AUS. In comparison, the 6.2 litre V8 HSV GTS starts at around $80,000 AUS.

An expected problem may be supply. Production of the Camaro in the US is reportedly at capacity, with demand outstripping supply.

Mr Batey said that even if supply can be arranged, the Camaro would likely sell in small numbers, depending on fuel prices and exchange rates.

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