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2008 Toyota Camry Safety Review

July 14, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

no Camry model...includes stability control as a standard feature
Car and Driver

perfect five stars in all frontal- and side-impact categories
Edmunds

The 2008 Toyota Camry rated fairly well among reviewers for its safety features and crash test results, though some complain about the lack of certain features in the standard equipment list.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the 2008 Toyota Camry earns five-star ratings for all front and side-impact tests. It also scores four stars in rollover protection. With the Camry, Toyota earns the top rating of “good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side impact protection as well.

With this Toyota, 2008’s Camry comes with a knee airbag for the driver as well as full-length curtain and front seat side-impact airbags, for seven airbags in total. Traction control is standard, but stability control remains optional, even on pricier, more powerful V-6 models. Cars.com observes, “That it's available on any trim level is a plus. That the Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Passat include it standard is a minus for the Camry and other midsize sedans.” Cars.com also praises the "driver's knee airbag," which is designed "to keep the occupant from sliding down and forward (submarining) in a collision."

ConsumerGuide points out that the 2008 Toyota Camry has an "emergency inside trunklid release,” which is a new feature required of cars so that people aren’t trapped inside them.

Conclusion

The 2008 Toyota Camry has great crash test performance and a respectable array of safety features, but stability control is an option.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:no Camry model...includes stability control as a standard featureCar and Driverperfect five stars in all frontal- and side-impact categoriesEdmunds The 2008 Toyota Camry rated fairly well among reviewers for its safety features and crash test results, though some complain about the lack of certain features in the standard equipment list. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the 2008 Toyota Camry earns five-star ratings for all front and side-impact tests. It also scores four stars in rollover protection. With the Camry, Toyota earns the top rating of “good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side impact protection as well. With this Toyota, 2008’s Camry comes with a knee airbag for the driver as well as full-length curtain and front seat side-impact airbags, for seven airbags in total. Traction control is standard, but stability control remains optional, even on pricier, more powerful V-6 models. Cars.com observes, “That it's available on any trim level is a plus. That the Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Passat include it standard is a minus for the Camry and other midsize sedans.” Cars.com also praises the "driver's knee airbag," which is designed "to keep the occupant from sliding down and forward (submarining) in a collision." ConsumerGuide points out that the 2008 Toyota Camry has an "emergency inside trunklid release,” which is a new feature required of cars so that people aren’t trapped inside them. ConclusionThe 2008 Toyota Camry has great crash test performance and a respectable array of safety features, but stability control is an option. 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "The outside has been touched with a splash of pizzazz" Kelley Blue Book: " Toyota calls the Camry 'athletic and modern,' and we don't disagree" Motor Trend: “Sexier styling” Automobile: “intelligently designed” interior Last year ...

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Other Choices:

Except in sporty SE trim, the 2008 Toyota Camry has perhaps the softest, most comfort-oriented ride among mid-size sedans. The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, however, also emphasizes ride quality and comfort, and it has more distinctive styling, equivalent performance, and more impressive materials and quality. The Malibu also includes electronic stability control on all of its models except the base LT. The new-for-2008 Accord has--compared to the Camry--a stunning interior, especially in the more expensive V-6 models. The Fusion and Altima have a sportier driving feel but are a little smaller inside, while the Passat is a good alternative to the Camry--especially with the base 2.0T four-cylinder engine--but beware of spotty reliability.

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