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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  So sorry I bought it!! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Not a fan - June 26 - 5:26 pm

  Gas mileage not as advertised. Most uncomfortable front seat!! Too short for people with longer legs. Arm rests do not fall in the proper place for people with wide shoulders. For all its bells and whistles, doesnt have automatic locks (when engaging transmission) which I had on my prior 10 year old car and I consider a big personal safety factor. Poor design on console. Wasted space underneath cup holders. Cover on console opens with weight of pocketbook... very annoying. Doors do not close easily... must be slammed to engage lock. Gas cap release in awkward position. Must open door and unlock seat belt to reach. Doesnt have "Miles to Go" on its Info button, which was very handy.

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  Love My Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By T. Ryan - May 14 - 5:40 am

  Ive had my Highlander 3 months and still love getting behind the wheel as if it were a new car. Handles very well ,love the luxury features inside.Stereo, moon roof, and comfort of the seats. Love that you dont have to climb up or get down getting into it, just slide in and out.Very quiet ride ,as good or better than my Avalon was.

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  2005 Toyota Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Tex - April 28 - 7:13 pm

  Great pep and pick-up, good braking with 4 wheel discs. Good cross country car. Have not been back for any warranty service. Very reliable.

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  Best family car ever owned! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By blakecman - April 13 - 6:11 am

  My 2005 Toyota Highlander is great, it is easy to get 25 miles to the gallon, and it is more socially appropriate considering my kid is going to high school compared to any minivan. Has over 100,000 miles on the odo and has the same comfort as my family friends Lexus RX! Personally am going to buy the newer hybrid version due to huge numbr of miles on car.

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  Love my Highlander! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Terri Hurtado - April 5 - 3:46 pm

  This is a great car to own, sporty yet dependable..this is my first Toyota! Everyone said I would love owning one and its true so far!

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  It is GOOD! - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By DJ - March 29 - 7:23 am

  Great vehicle! Could have left off the ashtray--no smoking in my vehicle! Great ride, very roomy and well designed.Would like to consider the Hybrid except for the big price difference--hard to make up that much even by saving on gas at $2gal. Would highly recommend the vehicle but as with all cars the purchase process is a pain.

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  Highlander Limited AWD - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By KR - March 9 - 1:20 pm

  Just traded my 2004 base V6 Highlander for a new 2005 Limited V6 AWD. I am in Medical Sales (lots of miles last year) and the Highlander offers just the right size and capability for my needs. I am in the city a lot and parking can be difficult; I like that the Highlander can easily fit in standard parking spaces. While the exterior is sensibly sized, the interior room and comfort are excellent. I am 62" and am comfortable behind the wheel all day. The Highlander build quality, ride comfort/handling, and overall value are, in my opinion, the best in its segment.

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  Toyota Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By dramaqueen - February 5 - 8:20 pm

  Excellent car. We compared with Lexus and Acura and chose the one with the most safety features, best reliability, most spacious back seat for the kids and most luxury for the money. Best car Ive ever owned

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  Well built vehicle, best value for 25K. - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Michael - January 10 - 6:03 am

  Awesome vehicle! Fit and finish is perfect, no rattles, squeaks, unusual noises of any kind. Quiet at most speeds although a little wind noise around the mirrors is to be expected at 55 and up. Climate control is excellent (even has 3rd row seat heater controls). I aint no little guy either (64") but I can sit in the back seat and actually have some legroom when the front seat is set as far back as it will go. I couldnt do this in my previous vehicle (Explorer), even though it was bigger. The rear seats even recline (and have headrests)! Adults have a hard time with the 3rd row seat, however. Even the "base" stereo has tape, CD, and separate woofer/tweeter in front, sounds good.

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  The Best you will ever own - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Dave - January 3 - 11:33 pm

  Superb build quality, handling, braking, reliability, mileage and looks good too!