Watch out Ford and Hyundai! Toyota’s highly anticipated 2011 Avalon is now on markets with a makeover that competitors are no match for. A broader grille, stylish panels and an exciting new interior have armed the new Avalon for battle against other large sedans in its class. Jersey City drivers have praised the 2010 Avalon for its spacious cabin and smooth, quiet ride, which are among the features that the 2011 model has retained. Otherwise, at local Toyota car dealers, NJ drivers have seen a completely restyled Avalon.

The new Avalon’s slimmer, high-intensity headlights integrate seamlessly into it’s stretched out grille. The sedan’s bold profile flaunts edgy rocker panels and redesigned 17-inch alloy wheels which are the perfect balance the modest rear end. The Avalon’s wider stance and overall aggressive yet humble appearance make this sedan the highlight of your Toyota NJ dealer’s showrooms.

The most noticeable changes have been made to the Avalon’s interior which has a completely modified dashboard, new materials, different color combination and even more space than its predecessor. Wood grain trim and leather upholstery give the interior a luxurious appeal. The dashboard features an LCD screen that controls the optional voice-activated navigation system and an instrument panel with easy to read luminous gauges.

At local Toyota car dealers, NJ residents can choose from the base or limited edition of the Avalon, both of which have received a good number of new features. Standard features include dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a set of easy-to-access controls on the steering wheel, a moonroof, XM radio and a USB port. The limited edition has ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, a smart-key system and a power front passenger seat. Both trims come equipped with a rearview camera, which is viewed in the rearview mirror of the base and on the navigation screen of limited.

Jersey City residents can expect the same power and performance as the 2010 Avalon in the new model, which comes endowed with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with variable valve timing and is mated to a six speed automatic transmission. In addition to sharing the same mechanics, the price tag on the 2010 Avalon is surprisingly similar to that worn by the 2011 Avalon. Even with the added features and upgrades that the current model received, the base edition starts at just $33,205 and the limited edition at $36,445, which are costs rarely seen associated with such quality.

Particularly in this economy, it’s no wonder used car sales retain their prevalence to new car sales in America. Opting for a used vehicle is typically a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new vehicle because car buyers evade paying for the depreciation that comes at a big expense with new vehicles.

However, many car buyers find that the catch-22 of such a money saving tactic often means sacrificing reliability and quality for a low price tag. But Toyota NJ dealers car buyers can avoid compromising quality much the same as they can avoid can paying for the cost of a new vehicle’s depreciation by conducting simple research.

With the intent to help those on the market for a used car, U.S. News and Report conducted research on used cars based on various automotive resources and consumers reviews. U.S. News and Report consolidated information from sources such as a J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study and independent auto reviewers to develop a list of the best used cars on the market.

Toyota NJ dealers are not surprised that the Toyota Prius is on the top of the best used cars list. U.S. News and Report’s best used cars list takes into account everything car buyers consider in their purchase including dependability, cost, and convenience, all of which the Prius exemplifies.

Beyond the basic factors that influence a car purchase, the Prius happens to be one of the most fuel efficient cars in its class. Residents of New Jersey and other city dwellers have praised the Prius’s remarkable fuel economy of 41 mpg.

The first Prius hit markets in 2001 and was followed shortly after with the second generation Prius for the 2004 – 2009 model years. The minor changes that were made to the second generation model, which include hybrid system upgrades and a more spacious interior, were enough for U.S. News and Report to put this model at the top of their best used car list.

The Toyota car dealers NJ residents can visit will likely offer the first and second generation model, both of which live up to Toyota’s reputation for dependability and reliability. With the research to prove it, U.S. News and Report agrees, as far as used cars go, you can’t do much better than the Toyota Prius.

Here’s an oxymoron: the casual pickup truck buyer.  Pickup truck buyers aren’t casual.  Pickup truck buyers are a devoted, fanatic breed who can tell you with more certainty how much payload a Dodge Ram 1500 can take than the month their wife’s birthday falls in.  Pickup truck buyers, they want a truck that can haul stuff, a payload capacity of at least half a ton; they want road monsters that make compact and smart cars duck for cover on the shoulder.  Yes, this much is true.

And yet when Toyota debuted the Tundra about ten years ago, they came out with a pickup that, how to put this nicely, didn’t measure up to buyer expectations of what constitutes a pickup truck or, even, a Toyota.  NJ truck buyers and buyers all across the country were content to stick with the old guard (Dodge, Ford, Chevy).  Then slowly, over the last decade, there have been solid improvements made in the Tundra (the arrival of the Double Cab, enhanced powertrains, updated styling) and the latest makeover, as Toyota car dealers in NJ will tell you, is Toyota’s strongest offering yet.

The 2010 Tundra comes available in regular cab, Double Cab, and CrewMax (an extra large crew cab) body styles.  The engine choices should suit almost any hauling or work capacity need.  There is the top flight 381-hp 5.7 liter V-8.  In the middle, Toyota has done away with last year’s 276-hp 4.7 liter V-8 and replaced it with a 310-hp 4.6 liter V-8.  A more muscular engine good for towing stuff, but also it has better fuel efficiency, getting around 15 mpg city and 19 highway.  And then also, standard on the regular cab and shorter-bed Double Cab, is a 236-hp 4.0 liter V-6.  The Tundra V-8 engines still use a six-speed transmission and the V-6 a five-speed automatic.  As for other features, the base and Limited trims both come with revised grills, and four wheel drive or rear wheel is optional on all Tundras.

For Toyota, NJ, Iowa, Texas, these and locales just like them all over the country are where they expect to see the Tundra rumbling prominently along the roads and highways, not playing second fiddle to Dodges and Chevys.  The improvements taking place should help ensure truck buyers, you know, the one and only serious kind, start looking to their Toyota car dealers.  NJ, America, get ready.

Toyota Motor Sales will validate their status as a leader in automotive hybrid technology with the arrival of a plug-in version of the Prius Hybrid. Talk of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) has been circulating for some time now, leaving eco-conscious drivers drooling with anticipation for the PHV’s arrival.

The desire to get your hands on the vehicle may not be fulfilled in the near future, but Toyota didn’t become the front runner in sustainable mobility by procrastinating. As it turns out, the company is as much a leader in the safety of vehicles as they are in the hybrid technology of vehicles.

As a means to put the safest PHV on the market as possible when in goes on sale in 2012, Toyota has lent a very lucky group of 150 people from various organizations a prototype of the PHV to drive for the next 18 months. This will allow individuals to experience how the PHV performs in accordance to every day tasks as well as the longevity of the vehicle’s performance. These individuals will provide Toyota with feedback on the PHV giving Toyota the opportunity to repair any flaws before the vehicle becomes available to the general public.

Much like the current Prius, the PHV uses both electricity and gasoline to power the engine. A lithium ion battery is what distinguishes the PHV from the Prius and allows the vehicle to drive solely on electricity for 13 miles before reverting back to gasoline reliance. The PHV’s battery endures higher speeds than its derivative and can fully recharge in three hours.

The lithium ion battery not only endows the PHV with more power, it also keeps the PHV’s price tag affordable. Instead of a larger battery that needs to be charged overnight, the PHV’s smaller battery requires quick charges more frequently. Toyota believes the smaller battery that charges quicker conforms to every day tasks better than a larger battery that requires hours upon hours to recharge. The PHV’s quick-charge battery has an ultra low cost, which will put the vehicle on the market for a far less price than other automaker’s hybrids.

Your used car dealership of New Jersey, Hudson Toyota, credits the Prius Hybrid’s renowned acclaim to its city fuel economy of 48 mpg and small, compact body, which NJ residents consider essential features for city navigation. The PHV’s extended electric-only drive range and improved fuel economy of 60 mpg are sure to garner the same success as the Prius Hybrid for any local Toyota car dealers NJ residents will visit.

Last year, one deserving musician signed a record deal thanks to a co-promotion sponsored by Toyota and MySpace. Once again, the joint venture is banking on the interactive internet to increase traffic and ultimately make another musician’s dreams come true. The exclusive promotion, called “Toyota Music Rock the Space 2”, encourages artists to visit the promotion website at MySpace.com/ToyotaMusic and to upload a demo of their music. As musicians upload their music, fans and MySpace users have the opportunity to vote for their favorite demo, post demos from the Toyota page to their own page, and post comments on Toyota’s page.

As the promotion period comes to an end on June 7^th, ten semifinalists will be selected by a music industry panel. Of the ten semifinalists, MySpace users will vote to narrow the list down to five finalists, all of whom will be delegated a portion of media that is intended to enhance the artist’s presence on MySpace. Of the five finalists, one lucky artist will be voted the final winner of the Toyota Music Rock the Space 2 promotion will receive a recording contract with MySpace records and a musical prize package valued at $10,000.

Perhaps the most valued prize that can be won is the spotlight that the social network will cast on the featured musician. Last years winner, a band named “Call the Cops”, accumulated over 60,000 votes and upward toward 60 million demo listens. The publicity alone of the over 75 million MySpace users is enough to make this year’s winner a household name.

While Toyota’s co-promotion will no doubt drive New Jersey residents to check out local Toyota lease specials NJ dealers have to offer, Toyota’s Senior Media Strategist, Kim Kyaw says that the contest isn’t aimed to promote the Toyota name. In fact, Toyota’s participation in the campaign is purposefully reserved as a means to validate their existence on the site and actually engage in the social networking that MySpace offers.

The real purpose behind the contest is to produce a constructive message associated with Toyota that encourages interaction and gives unsigned musicians a shot at attaining their dreams, all made possible by Toyota. Of course, you won’t hear new Rav4 2010 dealers complaining about the increased traffic their website is generating.

Since 2006, Twitter has become a way of life, and is one of the most popular social websites in the world.  Everyone from normal people, to celebrities, to important executives have a twitter account that allows them to “tweet” what is currently happening in their life.  Even businesses have their own Twitter accounts, and the popular car manufacturer Toyota, is staying ahead of the game by creating their own Twitter account.

According to the LA Times, this move is to help get some positive publicity back in light of the recent recall disaster.  Several of the latest posts include, “5 Reasons to Buy a Toyota” and “Toyota rolls out 0% financing incentive plan.”  Toyota is hoping that drivers will respond, especially those looking for new cars at Newark Toyota Dealers.

I for one, believe this to be a brilliant tactical move for Toyota.  Firstly, as the LA Times said, Toyota is in need of a shot in the arm in publicity to help boost public opinion of the company.  In a recent interview with the LA Times, web strategist Jeremiah Owyang said: “In the social sphere, it’s often best to be proactive during a crisis, to let the market know you’re listening, and centralize the discussion around your brand, giving the brand more opportunity to guide the conversation…Yet don’t be fooled, on the social sphere the illusion of power is quickly dispelled, as everyone can have a say.”

Secondly, Twitter is an invaluable promotional tool that gets over four billion Tweets per quarter.  To put that in ball park terms, if one person goes to Twitter every time they Tweet, then Twitter gets four billion visits per quarter, which translates roughly into 43,835,616 visits per day.  If Toyota can gain any kind of percentage of that amount of traffic in sales, then they can hope to increase their business dramatically.

The timing of this move is also perfect, as used cars from New Jersey will be a popular item,  as well as new cars from Newark Toyota Dealers, because with the spring will come a need to by new cars to cruise around in the great weather, and with their new Twitter account, Toyota is sure to take advantage of the situation.

The all-new 2011 Toyota Sienna has been a huge success since arriving at your Newark new Toyota dealer just over a month ago.  A part of that success can be attributed to a clever and very funny advertising campaign featuring a self-absorbed couple, trying to act as cool parents.  The couple touts all the amazing new features available on the all-new Sienna and proclaims it their “Swagger Wagon”.  The first commercial debuted during the Super Bowl.  The couple can now be seen in six other videos that can be viewed on You Tube.  The campaign was designed to make the concept of owning a minivan a little more appealing to men and women alike.

Although the commercial is meant to be funny and not taken too seriously, it does strike a cord with some people who feel minivans are not cool and are only to be used when your family gets too big for a car or an SUV.   The fact is that the new Sienna is extremely stylish, spacious, offers superior safety and is a very versatile vehicle.  One can truly call it their “Swagger Wagon”.

The redesigned Sienna has a sportier and classier appearance.  It introduces many new features and technologies such as the Dual View Entertainment System, panorama rear camera, power-folding third row seats, dual moon roofs and lounge seating in the second row.  The Dual View Entertainment System uses two displays side-by-side to create a seamless 16.4-inch widescreen image from a single source.  Lounge seating, standard on the limited grade provides foot and leg support.

The 2011 Sienna is still the only minivan to offer AWD, and now it will also offer a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.  Also new for 2011 will be the new sporty SE model, which is scheduled to arrive at Newark new Toyota dealer sometime in April.  The SE model will feature a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, aggressive front appearance, and smoked tail lamps.  All this is further proof that the Sienna is definitely a “Swagger Wagon”.

Parents all over the US are noticing the Sienna as a fun and cool vehicle to drive and not just another minivan.  Come and see for yourself at your local new Toyota dealer and Newark used Toyota dealer Hudson Toyota.

The Toyota Forerunner is new and improved!  The 2010 model at your Staten Island new Toyota dealership has a lot of cool features for the rugged driver craving some off-road adventure.

I recently had a chance to test drive one and let’s just say I had a great time.  A Friday afternoon well spent!  The Forerunner comes in three different models: SR5, Trail and Limited.  I drove the Trail.  I found it to drive very smooth and evenly, even on the off beaten path!  This model has several features that help it do well off road.  One is the Crawl Control.  What this does is help the Toyota car dealers NJ truck brake going up or down a hill and modulates the throttle automatically.

The Forerunner also has special tires that are designed for that perfect off-road experience.  The upholstery is waterproof, which came in handy!  Another feature that helped me keep my eye on the trail were the audio controls on the steering wheel.  I am a frequent channel changer and this has gotten me a few close calls in cars that do not have this feature!

For an SUV that is used off road by many of it’s loyal drivers, it also did well on the traditional highway.  The Trail model has a V6 engine that delivers 270 HP.  Very impressive!  Another attribute is the large cargo space- perfect for transporting your child to college, friends to the movies, and so on!  This Staten Island new Toyota SUV really is great and worth checking out!

A feature that makes the 2010 Forerunner really stand out is the Multi-Terrain Selector.  This feature will most likely be found on the 2011 Toyota NJ model that is scheduled to come out in Fall 2010.   Instead of writing about this nifty gadget, I found a video that I feel does more justice in describing it to you.

Mutil terrain selector video

Toyota car dealers NJ currently carry this awesome vehicle and the friendly staff are waiting for you to come in and check it out!