GM’s next-gen Alpha platform provides the groundwork for Chevrolet to revive its iconic pony car.
By Chris Chin
·
General Motors isn’t throwing in the towel for its signature rear-wheel-drive platform, which could potentially lead the way for a new Camaro. According to enthusiast site, GMAuthority, the General is readying a next-generation Alpha chassis for future Cadillac models.
But while there wasn’t any specific hint at a Camaro revival, the earlier variants of the Alpha platform served as the pony car’s backbone since its initial revival in 2010.
Circumstantially speaking, with the Alpha platform continuing on, this could potentially open the doors for a seventh-generation Camaro.
It was just a short while ago when GM announced the discontinuation of its BMW 3 and 5 Series fighters, the CT4 and CT5, in a letter to its dealer network. In the same letter, Cadillac’s global vice president, John Roth, confirmed that the CT5 will get a follow-up act.
A new CT5 means GM needs a new platform to underpin the next model, which in this case, is the next-gen “Alpha 2-2.” According to GMAuthority, however, the next-gen CT5 won’t be the only car to come from the newly revised platform.
When GM engineers new architectures for future vehicles, the company often tends to make the most use of said platforms. They do so typically by making as many models from the architecture as possible.
This is to ensure the most return-on-investment, in order to get the most out of said platform. That said, with the new Alpha 2-2 on the way, there could also be another CT4 in the works.
But more so, this could also mean a new Camaro might be on the docket.
While the rumor is to be taken with a grain of salt, it was just last year Chevy discontinued its iconic pony car.
That’s because the original Alpha platform essentially reached the end of its usefulness, having been introduced back in 2012. It replaced GM’s previous Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform, which was reserved for its Australian Holden division.
The Alpha platform also allowed GM to reintroduce rear-wheel-drive vehicles to the States after decades of making front-wheel-drive slushmobiles. The reintroduction of rear-driven cars also reinvigorated GM’s interests and reputation for making fun cars.
One of those cars was the iconic and retro-styled fifth-generation Camaro from 2010 to 2015, which was a huge success.
When Chevy replaced the fifth-gen Camaro in 2015, the Golden Bowtie utilized GM’s then relatively new Alpha platform for its successor. That original Alpha platform underpinned the first-generation Cadillac ATS, the third and last generation CTS. It also underpinned also their replacements, the current but soon-to-be-discontinued CT4 and CT5.
The Camaro also utilize Alpha for its sixth and last generation. Given that the Alpha is getting another lease on life for a series of next-gen models, there’s a strong chance a seventh-generation Camaro could come from it.
Although GM cites poor sales for the end of the Camaro, it’s disappointing to see its arch rivals, the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Charger, continue without any direct competition from Detroit. Additionally, Ford versus Chevy versus Dodge in the muscle car world is one of history’s most iconic automotive rivalries.
Without a pony car from the Golden Bowtie, that Big Three trifecta isn’t complete to perpetuate that rivalry. While GM could also be looking for ways to compete with Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, it would still be nice to see a conventional internal combustion-powered Camaro come back from the dead to lay some elevens down.
Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
Founded in 2007, Gear Patrol is the definitive buying guide for enthusiasts. Our independent experts test the best in cars, tech, home, outdoors, style and watches. We combine hands-on testing, decades of experience and original photography to craft reports, reviews and guides. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves the best product.
Work with our award-winning creative services studio and advertising agency to bring your brand or product story to life. Learn more.
© 2025 GPS Media – Guides, Products, Services | For Life's Pursuits™

source