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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  2005 v64wd highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By anna - November 9 - 12:36 am

  I bought my highlander after considering size, saftey, gas milage,and reliability as compared to other suvs. The size is perfect for me-not too big, not too small. There is plenty of room for hauling-took 2 kids to college in it. Its very nice to drive, but the transmission is sluggish when starting out. Also, I previously had an explorer, and the seats in it were much more comfortable. Its a pleasure to drive- its very quiet and smooth-sort of like gliding through the air! It handles very well around bends etc, and is easy even for me to park!

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  Toyota Highlander - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Bill Noble - September 26 - 4:10 pm

  My Toyota Highlander is probably the best ride Ive ever owned, including 2 Camrys Ive owned. It holds the road almost by itself and practically floats. Im not as impressed with its interior design, or that most options cost more than with other makes. The 3 year warranty is adequate, because Ive only had one problems with any Toyota Ive had, which was the fuel pump on a Camry. Thanks for asking!

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  Perfect for the Understated Person - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Citygirl - September 1 - 11:30 pm

  I really like my new Highlander. So far it has not given me any problems. It has the quality and comfort I have come to expect from Toyota (Ive owned two Camrys). The best thing about the car is that I feel like it looks like my lifestyle and personality with lots of class and not too trendy. It doesnt scream "I have money" or "I need a status symbol to feel good" which suits me and my bank account just fine. Great value.

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  Not what I expected from Toyota - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Marc - April 4 - 1:10 am

  About the only things I like about my Highlander is the reliability and it drives pretty good for an SUV. Others hit themajor disappointments starting with the poor MPG about 17 summer & 14 winter. Tires were replaced at 21,000 miles. Transmission is jerky if you step on the gas and then let off. Paint does scratch very easy (just rubbing finger on paint). The best part is while getting an oil change at the same dealer it was purchased from (about 1 year old) I asked how much I could get for trade-in on a new Hybrid. After review (on my almost as good as new condition vehicle) they offered $12,400 less than what I paid one year previously. What a big disappointment.

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  Good SUV - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By frank - January 2 - 7:03 pm

  Owned a Blazer then an Explorer that I traded in for this. Much better on gas then the Explorer, smoother ride not as truck like, more like a car. Went back to Toyota because of our experience with an Avalon which was trouble free for the three years we owned it.

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  Highlander Great Buy - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Douglas - August 16 - 7:00 am

  We purchased a Toyota Highlander the later end of 2004. We looked into several types of vehicles and decided to purchase a Toyota Highlander. The MPG is pretty good given that the vehicle is an SUV. It handles well and the interior is very easy to maintain. My family feels safe and comfortable in the vehicle.

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  Juds machine - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Rick Nelson - July 2 - 3:03 pm

  This is and has been a great vehicle. My wife loves to drive it, I seldom get a chance to drive it. The only negative I can think of (and this is a stretch) is that on the doors of our car (cloth upholstery) Toyota has put fabric right up to the glass, this material is easy soiled, If you clean the windows, if you rest your arm on the window sill, if the dog stands in the window, dust settles there also. For being a four cylinder, the car performs well, and the four wheel drive is great.

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  Not A Bad Drive - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By MCavallu - June 30 - 7:36 am

  I bought this vehicle mainly because of an earlier family purchase of a Celica back in 1985 when my 2 brothers & I beat the heck out of it. This version however isnt exactly what I expected. First, the paint had chips at delivery, then one fog light was out & EVER since I owned it, the automatic shift isnt so fluid & the city gas mileage isnt near the "average" at all. A/C on a hot day just doesnt get cold enough! The car is indeed fun to drive but the drivers seat seems to tilt too forward almost making one feel like theyre falling off the seat. Having said all of these things, I still feel its a good, highly rated, vehicle.

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  15000 Trouble-free miles and counting... - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By Pondhockey5 - January 23 - 3:40 pm

  Smoother ride than several cars we have owned. Handles well for an SUV. Excellent safety features.

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  Good job - 2005 Toyota Highlander
  By BC - October 25 - 3:50 am

  My husband and I bought the Highlander after months of research. The reliability and reputation of Toyota went a long way in our decision. The gas mileage helped, too. I dont know where they got the 19/21 on the sticker, but I routinely get 25-plus out of my 6-cylinder. The exterior could be a little jazzier, and I have trouble with the steering wheel audio controls. While Im driving, my thumb hits the "mode" button, turning on the stereo when Im not expecting it.