When a specific car model has been a leading contender for years, there must be a reason for the longevity. For the Toyota Camry, the 2007 model year meant the introduction of the 6th generation of this four-door. The package remains essentially the same in 2008, but that’s a good thing because the Camry is a smooth operator – providing an extremely placid ride, which is due in large part to the car’s four-wheel independent suspension. Camry also continues to strike the right chord in terms of performance. The 2.4-liter 4-cylinder pumps out 158 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 161 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000, while the 3.5-liter V6 delivers 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 pounds-feet of torque at 4,700 rpm.

Interior-wise, the Camry takes the sensible approach. This car isn’t suffering from gobs of knobs and switches. The bi-level dash serves as an easy-to-view interface for the driver, and the information display serves up relevant data, including the outside temperature as well as the average vehicle speed and average fuel consumption. Passengers won’t be stuffing carry-on items in their laps as the sedan provides various storage spots. The standard equipment list includes power windows and door locks, cruise control, air conditioning with micro dust/pollen filter, and six-speaker, 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo system with an auxiliary audio jack. When Camry LE is fitted with the 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission, the estimated per gallon fuel economy is 21 city and 31 highway. Camry LE ‘s MSRP is $21,075.