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!

Just a peek! That’s all Toyota is willing to share right now, but a new hybrid model will be completely unveiled at the Detroit auto show soon. With this hybrid, Toyota is proving its continuing commitment to being eco-friendly and Hoboken Toyota parts the curtain on all the green models.

Toyota executives say that starting in two years, they hope to sell “several tens of thousands” of plug-in hybrids around the world. This is definitely good news for the environment, but what does it mean for drivers? Toyota dealers NJ currently sell many hybrid models, the best-known being the Prius.

Prius hybrids and other efficient Toyota models are very affordable. For the best deals on 2011 Toyota NJ buyers should check out end-of-year deals.

As far as range, Toyota’s plug-in will last about 14.5 miles on its lithium-ion battery before the gas engine kicks in. But the impressive news is that the car is expected to get 134 mpg overall.  Toyota is “testing” the new plug-in models by leasing a number of them to businesses and government agencies in 2010.

Although the plug-in version is a strict hybrid, with the gasoline engine for unlimited range, Toyota plans to sell a “short-distance pure electric car” beginning in 2012. For those who will be ready to make the switch to full electric, Toyota dealers NJ will be ready with this model when it goes on the market. I suppose the short-distance electric car would be great for running errands around town and shuttling the kids back and forth to school and practice. The commuter, though, may have to wait for the long-distance electric car, which hasn’t been announced yet.

For buyers planning to pick up the 2011 Toyota NJ dealers have a variety to choose from. I always enjoy checking out the year-end sale even if I’m not in the market for a new car because sometimes I end up being a “personal shopper” for a friend or family member who is putting off buying because they don’t want the hassle of comparing models and prices. The great thing about Hoboken Toyota parts and service is that you don’t need to look any further.