GM is one of the few automakers that often blesses us with official sketches through its General Motors Design Instagram account. While the sketches are likely old and de-classified, they do provide some interesting insight into the development of past, current, and future vehicles. The latest examples are a low-slung muscle car that could be a preview of the next-gen Camaro, and an off-roader making a case for a Ford Bronco rival.
Starting with the sportiest of the two, the blue “light and athletic” sketch created by Casey Swanseger looks very much like a Chevrolet Camaro. It has a low-slung silhouette with a supercar-inspired greenhouse, a heavily sculpted profile, large-diameter wheels, and ultra-thin LED taillights. The two large tailpipes at the back hint at a combustion engine under the long bonnet.
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According to the latest reports, GM plans on creating a sub-brand out of the Camaro nameplate, meaning that the blue sketch might have some potential. The future Camaro lineup is rumored to include a sporty crossover in two-door and four-door flavors, a 2+2 EV sportscar coming in both coupe and convertible variants, plus a flagship model that could share its underpinnings with the next-gen Corvette.
Next up is an adventurous off-roader that could make for a proper rival to the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler as suggested by recent reports. The sketch created by creative designer Dylan Schmidt is described as “bright and fun, ready for adventure”. There are no visible badges but the design language is closer to GMC or Chevrolet than other GM brands. The four-door SUV has suicide doors, pronounced fenders, boxy wheel arches, and a targa-style roof with plenty of open sections. The semi-exposed interior has four seats and a spare tire in the cargo area. The powertrain type is not visible from this angle but the model could easily support both ICE and EV.
We don’t know if GM designers created the aforementioned sketches during their free time or if they were part of development work for concepts or production vehicles. Still, there is a lot to grasp from the surfacing, styling cues, and bodystyle of the selected illustrations, generating some excitement among GM fans.
