2010-2015 earlier import
$32,000Fifth-generation Camaro SS and V6 stock, often ex-Australian HSV or CVE converted-RHD with cleaner paper trail.
Weekly
$146.22
Monthly
$633.64
The enthusiast American muscle coupe across NZ Chevrolet imports.
Last reviewed: 23 April 2026
The Chevrolet Camaro sits at the enthusiast end of the NZ Chevrolet fleet, arriving as a used import from the United States or via ex-Australian HSV and CVE conversion programmes. The 2016 to 2024 Camaro generation dominates the current import pool, split between the LT1 and LT4 V8 SS and ZL1 trims and the 3.6 V6 LT. Financing hinges on LHD, converted-RHD, or ex-Australian provenance, and on complete title and service paperwork.
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$219/week
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Year by year
Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2010-2015 earlier import
$32,000Fifth-generation Camaro SS and V6 stock, often ex-Australian HSV or CVE converted-RHD with cleaner paper trail.
Weekly
$146.22
Monthly
$633.64
2016-2019 used US import
$48,000Sixth-generation Camaro SS and LT, typically direct US imports as LHD or converted-RHD with engineering certification.
Weekly
$219.34
Monthly
$950.46
2020-2023 late import
$62,000Late sixth-generation Camaro SS, ZL1, and LT with updated infotainment and tech.
Weekly
$283.31
Monthly
$1,227.67
2024+ final-generation
$78,000Final Camaro stock as US production wound down; low-km late-model imports with strong title provenance.
Weekly
$356.42
Monthly
$1,544.49
Who this suits
Financing notes
At $48,000 across a 4-year term at 10.5% the weekly repayment sits at roughly $284 a week or $1,230 a month on a niche-import secured-car loan. LHD status and provenance drive the rate, and a 25 to 30% deposit on a Camaro SS is the common target. Ex-Australian converted-RHD Camaros typically finance 0.5 to 1 percentage points tighter than direct US imports of the same year because paperwork continuity is better.
Model-specific questions
Yes. Converted-RHD Camaros with engineering certification attract a wider NZ lender panel and typically 1 to 1.5 percentage points tighter pricing than LHD equivalents. LHD Camaros are financeable under the NZTA LHD allowance but the lender pool narrows and the maximum term usually caps at 4 years. Ex-Australian HSV or CVE converted-RHD cars carry the strongest paper trail.
Yes on a small number of specialist lenders, but terms tighten. Loan-to-value is typically capped at 70 to 75%, the maximum term drops to 3 or 4 years, and insurance pricing varies sharply between insurers with some declining the model. Confirm insurance availability and pricing before committing to finance on any ZL1, because the insurance constraint often determines the viable loan structure.
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