Verdict
A
← Chevrolet SS · 2014-2017 · Zeta (VF II)
Chevrolet SS
Last great rear-drive Chevy sedan. America bought 12,953 of them.
BHP
415 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
165 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
$30,000-$60,000
Strengths
- Honest 4-door muscle car
- Magnetic Ride Control is real
- Manual versions are unicorns
Weaknesses
- Sold poorly because it looked like a Malibu
- Holden plant closure killed it
- Right-hand-drive heritage means some odd ergonomics
Notable tech
- Built in Australia as the Holden Commodore, badge-engineered as Chevrolet SS for North America
- Magnetic Ride Control standard
- 6-speed manual offered from 2015
- Brembo brakes
Common issues
- LS3/LT1 active fuel management lifter failures
- Rear differential whine over time
- Australian build means parts can be slow
Used-market budget
$45,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.