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:

Showing 61 through 70 of 193.00

• 

  Superb vehicle - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Gus - February 5 - 12:13 pm

  This is a fantastic car. I have driven it for the past 3 1/2 years and I have had NO problems at all with this car. When Edmunds said this car was reliable back in 2005, they were on the mark! Please see positives and negatives below.

• 

  Confidence - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By handymanron - January 29 - 11:10 am

  Having my drivers license since the 1960s, I grew up with The Big Three, and I always liked American made cars. But when the American automakers dont or wont give you a gas sipper when you ask for it, you look elsewhere. Since 2003 I have bought two new Toyotas and this, almost one year old with only 15,000 miles. I couldnt be happier. Following recommended maintenance schedules, Ive not had one necessary repair or return to the dealership or local mechanic. Theyre well built so you can embark on any trip with a comforting sense of confidence that youll reach your destination without a mechanical failure.

• 

  The good and the bad (in my opinion) - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Michelle - December 18 - 8:03 am

  A few reasons I decided on the Highlander: Consumer Reports ratings, need for lots of leg room for my 69" son, and I needed a larger vehicle than my Honda Civic to accomodate my 250 lb. dog. I really like the Highlander, except that the seats arent deep enough. Im 511" and have long legs. The edge of the seat hits me in the middle of my thighs. I didnt notice it during the test drive because I wasnt in the car long enough to notice it. I have an hour+ commute to and from work, and my legs become very uncomfortable. The third seat is useless. My 5-year- old niece might fit back there, but no full-size adult could ever fit there comfortably.

• 

  No Value - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By jeff_marl2000 - December 5 - 1:10 pm

  The car starts and drives dependably. The ride is smooth and quiet. The power is plenty with the V6 engine. Not much value for the price. A $28,000 car should have chromatic rearview mirror, MUCH better sound system, a computer that tells if your oil, transmission, fluids are ok and gas mileage etc. It should have an outside temperature indicator, and punch buttons on the door if you lock your keys inside. Driving experience is dull (as with all Toyotas). The gas mileage hovers around 16 miles to the gallon. My Explorer gets 19 in town. Its supposed to have trailer prewiring, but it does not. It is an EXTRA cost. I see no value in this car. It is worth about $20,000.

• 

  I love my Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Jan - November 14 - 10:26 am

  This is my second Highlander. My first one I have passed to my daughter so she has a reliable car. Did not have any trouble with the first one, and my present one is even better. Just a little disappointed that the gas mileage is not as good. Yes, I have a 6 cyl this time, and most of my driving is city driving. Maybe it will be better on the highway.

• 

  Great reliable vehicle with a good price - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By mshw777 - October 12 - 6:00 am

  This is the 2nd Toyota Ive purchased in 7 years because of my wonderful experience with our 98 4Runner (which we stil own). Reliability and value drove us to buy another Toyota - glad we did! The 05 Highlander w/4cyl is very smooth and responsive. Gas mileage is a bit off (20/25) as compared to the sticker (22/27) but its still new. Comfort is outstanding; 3rd row is very nice to have. Overall, a smooth and reliable vehicle... no regrets. Pricing was very good for what I got...

• 

  same as the lexus 330 but 10k cheaper - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By CTTC - August 27 - 7:50 am

  We drove Suburbans, Tahoes and Explorers for years and finally scaled down to a "crossover". The Highlander and Lexus 330 specs are identical. The 330 has an automatic tail gate closer and a few other frills and is $10k more expensive. The Highlander is remarkable and handles beautifully. When we need a little extra room we added a roof bubble and that made up for the lower storage capacity. Get it loaded with leather etc. and you wont be sorry forget the Tahoe and Explorer They wont handle like the Highlander

• 

  Sweet - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Happy - July 24 - 1:06 pm

  Rides very smooth and quiet for a SUV. Easy to get in and out of and easy to park. Great on gas. Comfortable inside. Great quality throughout. Excellent sound system. High quality interior. Every seam lines up. Excellent power. Handles well. Surprisingly roomy. The 3rd row is small but kids fit and I can easily get 7 people into the Highlander if need be. I like the sound system, the auxilliary heat controls for the rear and the 4WD does the job in snow. I looked around and this is the BEST midsized SUV available. And it is reasonably priced.

• 

  We love it! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Speechy mom - July 15 - 12:56 am

  I have had my Highlander for 10 months and I love it more and more as time goes by. The engine is whisper quiet, the seats are very comfortable and the gas mileage is much higher than I ever expected. The third row seat pops up easily.

• 

  I love my Highlander! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Kris - July 1 - 2:43 pm

  I love my Highlander. It has the size of an SUV but drives and handles like a car. It is very comfortable. Much more comfortable than my husbands Mercedes M-350!