Overview & Reviews

For the 2005 Toyota Prius, a rear wiper is now standard, the sun visor material has been changed from vinyl to fabric, and the Smart Entry and Start system has been renamed the Smart Key System.

• Outstanding mileage, ultralow emissions, generous amount of interior room, hatchback utility, reasonable price, excellent build quality.

• Less power than other midsize sedans, some confusing controls, real-world driving results in lower mileage than the window sticker suggests.

User Reviews:

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  McDaniel evaluation - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Bill McDaniel - March 18 - 8:53 am

  I bought this car 4 months ago, and shortly after buying it drove it to San Francisco. (905 miles) It got 45-47 mph on the highway, and was incredibly comfortable, and has as much power as I needed under any circumstance. In fact, my wife and I drove straight through coming home; we just werent tired. I do enjoy this car!

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  RLY1 - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By RLY - March 15 - 8:40 am

  Havent had the car long. Super in winter driving. Better stability than thought with a narrow wheel base. Hugs the road. Stuck in traffic once, and the gasoline engine never came on!

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  LUV THAT PRIUS - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By D. Wilmot - February 23 - 12:50 pm

  I have owned a lot of vehicles over the years but the Prius has to be my favorite for all around driving satisfaction. Most of the professional reviews have "hit the nail on the head" as far as the pros and cons of the car. My mileage tends to hover between 47-51 MPG. The car is really enjoyable to drive and has no problem with steady driving of 80+ mph on the interstate to keep up with the flow of traffic. After 20K miles of driving the Prius, I have found it to be completely reliable and have not put it in the shop for anything but oil changes. I recommend this car to anyone who wants something economical without compromising comfort, luxury, styling or fun! I luv the Prius!

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  Great Vehicle! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Robert A. Mayes - February 15 - 8:30 pm

  Its a fine vehicle. Ive shown it to many people and most are highly impressed by its features. I always show off the mileage of the vehicle, which always ranges from a low of 45 MPG to 57 MPG. There are a few glitches, including the glare on the monitor when the sun shines making it difficult to see. I suggest that they figure out a way to protect it from the sunshine. Another thing is the disabling of some features of the monitor, including phone numbers that appear when others call as well as map features. I understand why it is done, but when a passenger is in the vehicle, they should be able to use it when driven. The other is weak headlights. I feel Im blinded in night driving.

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  THANK YOU TOYOTA - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By marcia boemmels - February 12 - 6:10 pm

  This is our second Prius. Our 2002 was great! This one is 100% better....more comfort, better gas mileage, larger vehicle, larger tires, and alot more fun to drive. Our Prius also comes with side airbags which makes us feel much safer. We are very very happy with out new car and will buy another next time around! Our experience has not been great with American made cars and were hesitant on going foreign........but we have had NO PROBLEMS with either of our Prius. THANK YOU TOYOTA

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  Love it! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Saba Bob - February 6 - 3:30 pm

  Waited 8 months for deliver - bought it with all the options. Never fell in love with a car before & Ive always owned good running cars (Acura Legend, Toyota Avalon XLS, etc.). Only item I dont know yet is how long the batteries will last - theyre warranteed for 80,000 - hope they last longer. I keep my cars well over 200,000 miles. I own it almost 18 months now & have over 33000 miles on it. Averaging 48 mpg city & highway combined.

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  Jeans 2005 Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Jean - February 5 - 6:40 pm

  The 2005 Prius is a fun car to drive. Its SO quiet and smooth and handles well. My husband and I prefer the Prius over our second car (a Mercedes convertible). Seats are very comfortable and have good lumbar support. The cup holders are excellent and very convenient (2 in the front, 2 in the doors and 2 for the back seat. Sound system is great. Rear luggage compartment is more than adequate. Back seat leg room is very spacious. Dash has a very simple and elegant design and is user friendly. Very large glove compartment and ample storage in arm rest console between the 2 front seats. Lots of foot space to easily enter and leave from the front and rear. We love it.

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  prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By pookster - January 31 - 10:00 am

  great car,great gas milage,fun to drive,no problems.we have two of them

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  Like the Car - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Dennis W. - January 26 - 11:30 pm

  Approximately 8000 miles into it, and I still like to drive it. It is quiet and smooth running, enough power to keep out of the way of the SUVs and trucks. I have the GPS and keyless entry. I like the GPS, but the keyless entry is iffy. Mileage is about 75% of advertised, 45 mpg in summer, 42 in winter, with mixed driving. Does have a problem with stiff breezes (notice I didnt say gale force winds)and the rear window isnt easy to see through with the bar going across the lower half. The windshield wipers are childlike and cute. Cruise control awkward. Dash lighting poor. Cup holders dont work with coffee cups or mugs, just fits fast food drink cups. Wiper controls in poor location.

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  We love this car! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Barbara - January 24 - 7:30 pm

  I bought this car without ever driving it as there were none in the showrooms. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. Coming back from Buena Vista, CO to eastern Iowa, we averaged 50.8. It has plenty of zip and we are easily able to pass slower traffic even ascending on mtn. passes. I have a back injury and the seats are plenty comfortable. With lots of room in the back we can transport fishing equipment,instruments, & plenty of luggage. Good leg room. There are many nice amenities such as two glove boxes and other places to stash glasses,etc. Being able to observe the gas mileage every five minutes has turned me into a more conscious driver. And with near zero emissions its a no brainer.