The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro LS with the V6 engine is best described as the powerful, well-balanced entry point that delivers genuine sports car performance and handling without the V8 price tag.
While the Camaro LS typically comes standard with the 2.0L Turbo engine, the V6 engine was a very popular upgrade that transforms the car.
Here are the key characteristics:
Heart of the Performance: The 3.6L V6 engine is a significant upgrade, offering 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. This provides strong, naturally aspirated power and a pleasing soundtrack, making it genuinely quick (0-60 mph in about 5.0 seconds).
Best-in-Class Chassis: The Camaro is renowned for its superior handling and chassis dynamics (built on GM's Alpha platform). The V6 model maintains this sharp, balanced, and communicative driving feel, making it feel more like a dedicated sports coupe than a bulky muscle car.
Affordable Muscle with Good MPG: It occupies a sweet spot by delivering V8-rivaling acceleration from a few generations prior, combined with much better fuel efficiency than the V8 models (up to an EPA-estimated 30 MPG highway).
Base-Level Features: As the "LS" (or often the similarly equipped "1LT" to get the V6), it represents the most accessible trim, equipped with essential modern features like the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touchscreen, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rear vision camera. It keeps the focus on the driving experience by omitting some of the luxury touches found in higher trims.