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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  Super Mid-SUV - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Super SUV - December 27 - 9:50 pm

  WOW, the Highlander is an awesome vehicle: handles very well and very quiet. The drivers position and the dash layout are both done extremely well-everything is easily within reach, and the materials used feel "expensive-not cheap". In addition, the fit and finish is superb! The engine has a nice "growl" when pressed above 3000 rpm, and power is exceptional. Toyota has done a great job!

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  Love That Toyota - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Jerry Fassio - November 27 - 6:30 pm

  We purchased a Highlander in April 2004 and have found the car really comfortable and great to drive. Maintance is at a minimum. It looks good and drives like a dream.

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  Very satisfied - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By jarcros - October 22 - 7:43 am

  Ive bought this suv a month ago and love it. Traded in my 03 highlander b/c it didnt have 3rd row. The 05 has a lot smoother acceleration and the leather interior looks nice. Only complaint is the sunroof. First its annoying that you have to hold the button in order for it to move. I assume this is a safety feature, but its still annoying. Second, it is difficult to find the "closed" spot. If you keep holding the button trying to make sure it closes securely, it will tilt up. In the old highlander all I had to do was gently depress the button and it would open or close all the way

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  Disappointed in Toyota - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By dmac - September 25 - 2:50 pm

  The shifts between 1st and 2nd (up and down)are annoying. Daughters driving it will get carsick. Saw this in other reviews. Poor factory install on gaskets caused oil leaks. Lower weather strip on driver side is detaching. Steering is loose and makes it feel like some problem with front end.

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  Very Happy with Purchase - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Boston Bob - September 24 - 6:23 pm

  We were debating between the CRV and the Highlander but went with the Highlander for the extra room and the third row which will come in handy once the kids are out of carseats. We are very happy with our decision, it drives great, is quiet and we are expecting it to be extremely reliable.

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  05 Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By TYT - September 23 - 6:33 am

  Just got ours. Very happy with the buying experience and the car. Drove both 2.4L and 3.3L. V6 definitely smoother. We dont have a use for the 3rd row (only child size) but might be useful for resale. Looked at Murano -- not as spacious, and X3 - overpriced for what you get for. 2nd hand market is also very good. A lot of demand not much supply.

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  This car fits me fine! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By DS - August 29 - 8:20 am

  This was my first SUV. I fought with the Camry; Im tall & that car was too low and hard getting in and out. The Highlander just "fits" me. I love being above the sedans and eye-to-eye with SUVs. It is very comfortable to drive. I had some windows limo-tinted providing privacy and better interior temp in summer. Pump sticker shock, yes, but I watch the useful realtime mpg indicator to gauge how Im driving. Drivers see you when youre coming and dont pull out in front of you as often. Opening rear windows w/o front open = weird noise and eardrum pressure. I plan to have this car 10 years or more, even with the gas prices.

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  A FINE CAR............ - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By ED GRECO - July 25 - 4:00 pm

  THIS CAR HAS ALL THE COMFORT & RELIABILITY THAT WE DESIRE. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE HYBRID VERSION. WE WILL COMPARE WITH THE ESCAPE HYBRID.

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  Excellent vehicle for women - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Cheryl - June 18 - 12:26 am

  Though less macho-looking than the 4- Runner and others like it, this vehicle has a sleek appearance, gives consistently solid performance, and has excellent safety features. Its the perfect car for a woman seeking the advantages of an SUV in terms of cargo space and safety on busy roads. With both sets of rear seats folded away, I can carry my bicycle, dog kennel with dog, and luggage. On the two road trips Ive taken so far, my Toyota has performed well and offers a quiet, solid ride. It is responsive in heavy traffic on city streets as well as on the open highway . I researched cars for two months before deciding on the Highlander Limited, and Ive not regretted my decision at all.

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  Great vehicle - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By mhuber - April 15 - 10:00 am

  The first night we were coming home after purchasing the vehicle, a car sped out in front of us on a snow covered highway. We were traveling about 45 MPH. The car handled great and we were able to avoid a collision.