On November 17, Motor Trend (MT) will announce its 2010 Car of the Year. One contestant, Toyota‘s hybrid, could draw attention to used Priuses in New York.

The 2010 Toyota Prius could very well be MT’s Car of the Year, as it has already won this competition in the past, according to the magazine’s website. In 2004, the Prius won MT’s competition because the publication valued its roomy cabin and fuel efficiency ratio of 60 miles per gallon in city driving.

The 2004 Prius came equipped with a 1.5-liter engine that worked with an electric drive motor, according to Edmunds.com. The gas and electric power plants produced 76 horsepower and 67 horsepower, respectively. This Prius reached 60 MPH in about 10 seconds and its base model generally sells for about $10,000.

This year could mark the second time the Prius wins MT’s competition. Praise from a recognized authority on automotive matters like MT might benefit both new and used Priuses in New York, as many people read this magazine.