Overview & Reviews

New standard features this year include a roof rack with cross bars, remote keyless entry and a cargo cover. Standard on the Limited and optional on the base is a new windshield wiper de-icer grid.

• Seats up to seven, carlike ride and handling, smooth and powerful V6 engine, fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine, lots of safety features.

• Limited towing and off-road ability, bland personality.

User Reviews:

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  Toyota as usual - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By J James - July 10 - 4:06 am

  Smooth ride, plently of power, 3rd row seat is almost a waste. Usual Toyota great build quality

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  Really Happy - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Randy Cohrs - June 7 - 11:50 am

  We just bought our Highlander but we had looked at cars for a while and relized Toyota had the best car for our needs, good gas mileage, a good amount of room and the car runs very well.

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  Very Good -- not Great - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Bill - May 13 - 9:20 am

  I have driven it over 5K miles. Overall, I think it is a good car. Its very peppy at slow speeds and is great on mountain roads. At high speeds, on the interstate, the transmission continually shifts on minor hills until its annoying. Rush hour on the interstate is not fun! Downshifting is slow and uncertain! Its almost dangerous when trying to change lanes quickly. It holds the road great, steering is very responsive, allwheel drive is very good and it rides smoothly. Gas mileage is poor - about 22; only 10% better than my full size Chevy pickup and my Lexus LS 400.

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  good vehicle - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By S bush - April 14 - 6:00 am

  had a problem with drivers armrest upon delivery, also had rubber around door come loose within 1st tank of gas. Drives well with full load of passengers.

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  I LOVE MY HIGHLANDER - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By L.B. Rawls - March 15 - 10:06 pm

  I bought the Toyota Highlander for its functionality and cargo space, but find that it is one of the most comfortable cars Ive ever owned, and while not sporty or flashy, it is comfortable beyond expectations, and at my age, that is very important! I wish the gas mileage was better, but you cant have everything!

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  2005 Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Steve Bucher - March 8 - 1:20 am

  After one year and 16,000 miles, our Highlander has been everything we expected. Great ride, good fuel economy, and excellent utility. No mechanical problems whatsoever.

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  Satisfied At First - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By jlt - March 6 - 11:40 am

  I purchased a highlander after reading hundreds of reviews. I was looking for a reliable vehicle this time around. From the first day I bought it, the transmission skipped. The dealership continues to tell me that this is how Toyotas perform. Recently we took the vehicle on vacation and upon returning, we had to have the transmission seal replaced because of a transmission fluid leak. One tire is bad and when rotated, they placed it on the back of the vehicle, so not I need to have that replaced. I only have 25K miles on the car, so I am becoming a skeptic. I love the looks of the car and the interior. It may be time to trade-in, but not sure I would buy a Toyota again - just not sure.

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  Fun to drive - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Gus Sonmezler - February 14 - 10:46 am

  Since I bought this suv I only made 5000 miles but test drove few of them. If you like little performance, stay with 6 cylinder model although surprisingly 4 cyclinder performed o.k. but 6 has a great accelaration. On the highway I averaged 24-26 mpg and city is about 19-20 mpg, for V6 this numbers are not bad. Ride quality, suspensions and road noise is much better than 4Runner. I recommend this car if you mostly drive in city or on the highway. Dirt roads and offroad is for 4Runner.

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  quality - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By morrison - December 31 - 8:03 pm

  Went from a mini van to limited Highlander. I have watched and wanted one for while. Love the comfort and style. We got leather, and love it. Also like the stereo.

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  Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Dolly - December 31 - 12:10 pm

  I enjoy this vehicle. It is very comfortable and roomy. It has a really nice stereo system and the air conditioning cools off the vehicle quickly. The heat is excellent also.