The 2008 Toyota Tundra is largely unchanged following its redesign in 2007. This large pickup truck offers three cab styles, three wheelbases, three bed lengths, three engines, and, three trim levels. The 2-door three-passenger regular cab comes in base and dressier SR5 trims. Both the extended Double Cab and longer CrewMax crew cab have four conventional doors, seat five, and come in base, SR5, and top-line Limited trims.

A 236-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine is standard in regular and Double cabs. Optional on those and standard on CrewMax and Limited Double Cab is a 271-hp 4.7-liter V8. Optional on all Tundra models is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8. It uses a 6-speed automatic transmission vs. the other engines' 5-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 10,800 lb. Tundras are available with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but includes a low-range gear for off-roading. Cargo-bed lengths are 6.5 ft on regular and Double Cab short beds, 8.1 on regular and Double Cab long bed, 5.5 on CrewMax. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. CrewMax has a power rear cab window and is available with DVD entertainment. Among Tundra options are an off-road package and a navigation system that includes a rearview camera positioned to show the trailer hitch.