2008 Toyota Camry

Commitment to quality is only one reason that the Toyota Camry is America's favorite car. Innovative design, exceptional comfort and remarkable efficiency are also hallmarks of Toyota's sedan. And the 2008 Camry doesn’t break with these traditions. Available Bluetooth® and MP3 compatibility, an available Smart Key System with Push Button Start, and available voice-activated DVD navigation are just some of the advances it offers you. The Plasmacluster™ ionizer, Fraichir™ seat fabric, and reclining rear seats pamper you. Seven airbags , Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) front seats, and a Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) [14] comfort you in other ways. And the 34 highway miles per gallon that the Camry Hybrid provides make it even more appealing. Plus, several states now allow single-occupant use of the carpool lane for Camry Hybrid. The Toyota Camry. Moving Forward.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2008 Toyota Camry comes as a midsize four-door sedan available in four trim levels -- base (formerly CE), LE, SE and XLE. The base Camry comes exclusively with a four-cylinder engine, while the three higher trims offer a choice between the four-cylinder and a V6.

Base Camrys include 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, a six-speaker CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, full power accessories and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat among its standard equipment. The Camry LE adds keyless entry and an eight-way power driver seat. The SE includes a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, and special interior and exterior styling details. The luxurious XLE reverts to the LE's softer suspension settings and 16-inch wheels while treating its occupants to a 440-watt JBL sound system with an in-dash CD changer, Bluetooth connectivity, an automatic dual-zone climate control system with a high-tech air filter, reclining rear seats, a moonroof, wood-tone accents and, on the V6 model, leather seating. Note that neither the SE or XLE offer folding capability for the rear seat, though each has a center pass-through.

Powertrain and Performance

The standard engine on all trim levels is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated for 158 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. In most states, the four-cylinder carries Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV) certification. It meets the more stringent Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) standard in California and certain Northeastern states. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic.. Fuel economy ratings for the '08 model year are 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway with either transmission.

For those seeking a faster Camry, Toyota offers a 3.5-liter V6 capable of 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic drives the front wheels of all V6 Camrys. Fuel economy is rated at 19 city/28 highway.

Safety

Every 2008 Toyota Camry comes with front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Antilock brakes with brake assist are also standard. Stability control (which includes traction control) is optional across the line. In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Camry earned a perfect five stars in all frontal- and side-impact categories.

 

Some information Courtesy Edmunds.com