The 2008 Toyota Camry is a midsize 4-door sedan that is available in four models, entry level, LE, SE and XLE. The entry level Camry model is powered by a 2.4 Liter four cylinder engine that is rated at 158 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. The entry level model is equipped with a five speed manual transmission. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota Camry entry level model are 21 miles per gallon on city streets and 31 miles per gallon highway. The entry level model achieves a speed of 60 miles per hour in 7.5 seconds. The LE, SE and XLE models are powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 engine that is rated at 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. All three models are equipped with a six speed manual transmission. The fuel economy ratings of the Toyota Camry LE, SE and XLE models are 19 miles per gallon on city streets and 28 miles per gallon highway. The Camry's closest competitors are the Audi A4, the Kia Optima, and the Volkswagen Passat.

The 2008 entry level Camry model is equipped with 16 inch tires, air conditioning, a music system with six speakers and a CD player, a steering wheel with a tilt and telescoping and a back seat which is split and can be folded. The Camry LE model is equipped with keyless entry and a powered driver’s seat. The Camry SE model is equipped with 17 inch tires and includes a sport tuned suspension. The 2008 Camry XLE model is equipped with 16 inch tires, a JBL music system which is rated at 440 watts and a CD player that is located in the dashboard. The 2008 Camry is equipped with anti-lock disc brakes, airbags on the side for front passengers, and curtain airbags on the side for front and rear passengers.

Crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on the 2008 Toyota Camry earned it a perfect five stars in all kinds of collision testing. The Camry headlights are sharply pointed which give it a spirit of aggressiveness and its rounded shape gives it a look as if one is approaching a big car. Though its rear has a very simple look about it and this simplicity is carried into its entry level and LE models, where the controls are simple and arranged in a neat line. The seats can seat people of all sizes and the fabric covering them does a good job of covering all the musk and dirt they collect. The SE and XLE models have been given better cloth coverings for their seats and in the latter models people sitting in the back can recline in their seats. While one can store 15 cubic feet in entry level and LE models and it is 14.5 cubic feet in the SE and XLE models.