If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly but also stylish and functional vehicle, I have the perfect option for you: the Staten Island new Toyota Prius! While I could go on about this hybrid forever, today I’ll keep myself to five of the top reasons why I consider the 2011 Prius to be a great choice.

1. Roomy cabin – as compared to previous models, the car is 0.4” longer and 2.2”wider, with a battery cooling unit takes up less space. With this additional size and space, along with a more efficiently designed cabin, the 2011 Prius provides roomy seating for up to five passengers. Backseat passengers also get both extra knee room thanks to the slimmer front seatbacks and better headroom thanks to the redesigned roofline.
2. Hatchback utility – you’ll find the same visual cues that make it stand out on the road, including the split rear window and wedge-shaped body. This cargo area expands easily, and the batteries are hidden away underneath so well you won’t even know they’re there.
3. Upscale features and options – the Prius comes standard with power windows, cruise control, and an AM/FM/XM/CD player. As for additional options, there’s a Touch Tracer system that mimics your finger-swipes over steering-wheel controls, a moonroof with solar panels, a remote air conditioner, a navigation system, LED headlamps, Bluetooth capabilities, and a backup camera.
4. Safety – seven airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and tire pressure monitors are all standard. Extra safety options include radar cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, a rearview camera, a “Safety Connect” system that alerts emergency crews after a crash, and Intelligent Parking Assist, which helps you parallel-park the Prius via the car’s cameras.
5. Exceptional fuel economy – in its annual ratings, the EPA named the 2011 Toyota Prius the nation’s most fuel-efficient vehicle for the year! Its fuel economy numbers truly seem unheard of – it earns 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 miles per gallon on the highway!

To check out the 2011 Prius in person, come visit us at Hudson Toyota. As your Staten Island Toyota service leader, we are proud to offer both exceptional vehicles and exceptional service. Come see us today!

When purchasing a vehicle, most people focus on fulfilling a check list: appearance, interior, seating amount, color, dependability, safety and engine performance.

Although it’s not one of the immediate requirements on the checklist, a lot of people worry about repair fees and part cost. I’m sure that’s a significant reason why many people choose to invest in a Toyota over say, a BMW or Mercedes, aside from their ratings.

Now say you do get into an accident, or accidentally back-up into a cement pole in Walgreen’s parking lot, where do you go to get your Camry or Rav4 repaired? It’s usually the same debate: do you bring it in to an independent repair shop where their car knowledge is balanced among all car makes, and in turn charge lower fees, or bring it into one of the Toyota dealers in NJ who have technicians that specialize in repairing your vehicle but pay larger fees?

If that’s your debate, thing could be much easier for you. You can actually have your NJ Toyota repaired at Hudson Toyota’s  Newark Toyota service centers at the same price as one of those independent shops. The friendly technicians have much more intense training and experience in repairing all Toyota models and guarantee thorough, detailed repairs and routine service. And since they do charge similar fees as independent shops, you’re technically getting more for your money at a Hudson’s New Jersey Toyota dealer.

I brought in my Highlander a couple weeks ago to Hudson Toyota to have my alternator changed. I went in with the confidence of knowing whoever works on my car is specially trained to accurately and efficiently fix the problem. The best part, I paid what I would’ve at any regular repair shop. And that’s a good feeling.

Visit your source for quality Hudson Toyota mechanics for your next repair. Hudson Toyota is the Newark Toyota service center that treats its customers with the most respect and gives its customers the best service at the best prices.