Chevy Hides the Camaro Convertible Antenna

Some of you might have noticed (most did not, including us, being too captivated with how great the new Camaro convertible looks), the weird looking antenna fitted on the rear deck lid of the car. Most of those who have noticed it, apparently were disgusted by it.

As if this were a feature of the vehicle without which the Camaro convertible would have been good for the scrap yard, the manufacturer jumped to replace it, and issued a press release, too, so that you know it is quick to hear your complaints. The small ones, of course.

As a result of what GM calls “an outcry among Camaro enthusiasts,” the antenna has been moved from on top of the deck lid inside the rear spoiler. All you'll see is a shark fin (used to transmit XM Satellite Radio, OnStar and cellular signals), while the separate whip antenna, built into the spoiler, is used to receive AM and FM radio signals.

"We responded to a legitimate criticism from devoted Chevrolet Camaro enthusiasts and in 10 months found an innovative way to improve the overall aesthetics of the vehicle without sacrificing performance and quality,” said Gregg Kittinger, the designer of the new antenna.

“Where other automakers have tried and failed, Chevy succeeded,” added his colleague, Don Hibbard. “We hope to take what we’ve learned with the Camaro Convertible, build on it and apply it to future vehicles.”

The new Chevy Camaro convertible, with its new antenna, will be unleashed next February, for prices starting at $30,000, including the $850 destination charge.