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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  Dont believe mileage claims - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Herb - November 7 - 4:43 pm

  I have had the Prius for a month. I love it except for two things. I am 6 foot 3 and it is hard to get into the vehicle because the steering wheel does not tilt up high enough. Once inside it is fine. To get 60 mpg you would have to fill up at the top of a mountain and then fill up again when you got to the bottom... there is no way. I am a very conservative driver and I am consistently getting 40 - 43 mpg. That is twice what I got in my previous vehicle but it is not what was advertised.

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  Love it - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Gary Reding - November 7 - 7:26 am

  Outstanding car in all respects. My wife drives it often and wants one for herself. My 15 year old son also likes to drive it. Our family is disappointed if we have to take our minivan or truck instead of the Prius. Easy to drive, excellent technology features, plenty of room, wonderful gas mileage.

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  Excellent - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Josefina F. Johnsen - October 22 - 10:36 am

  It is a car that you enjoy driving it. It is comfortable, plenty of space inside. The mileage that it gives you is great. The model I own is a black color Prius and the interior is in a very light beige leather and it looks luxurious. I highly recommend this car.

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  Great Gas Mileage - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Pat-Prius - October 4 - 3:43 am

  Gas savings depends on miles driven & driving style. The Prius multiples the benefits of the known gas saving tips. What I think is the best feature in the Prius is the display of what engine (electric or gas) is running, if the battery is charging, what’s your MPG all in real time. I play it like a video game and add up the points. Last summer I averaged 65 mpg for my 60 miles a day commute. Tips like slower speed driving saves gas, when I’m driving under 40 mph I’m using only the electric engine (unless going up hill). The display shows MPG used for slow steady starts vs 0 to 60 starts. Whenever I coast or go down hill the gas engine turns off & the battery starts changing, like making gas.

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  Phenomenal Gas Mileage - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By M. Evans - September 21 - 8:13 am

  Gas mileage is not nearly what is displayed on the sticker... BUT 48 mpg in the city is not bad. Car is fun to drive and everyone asks about the vehicle and performance.

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  Car of 2004 America & Car of 2005 EUROPE - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Puica C - September 18 - 7:46 pm

  Absolutely EXCELLENT! Car of 2004 in N America & Car of 2005 in Europe! YES! enjoy every minute driving this hi-tech jewel! (And other drivers peeping and pointing with their finger toward my new Prius!) Coming from Toyota RAV4, I found turning visibility a little obstructed by bottom corners of the front windshield. Also too bad those Edmund editors forget that Prius is a midsize sedan and comes with full side airbags …. (!) – HM! Why is that? Where is the verticality and credibility of Edmunds.com? Should I contact the Better Business Bureau or the managers?

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  prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By marsha - September 7 - 7:00 pm

  Easy to drive, great mileage - 50mpg, fun to use screens tracking actual mileage and engine useage, hatchback very large, seats fold easily

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  Changing driving habits - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By John Schneider - September 5 - 1:50 am

  The most rmearkable thing about the Prius is the changes it creates in my dirving habits. With the computer read out giving mpg and speed information, I am much more aware of driving at maximum efficiency, rather than focusing on getting someplace in a period of time. I arrive much more relaxed and satsfied that I have minimized my fuel consumption.

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  What a great Car! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Taxi Mom - September 2 - 12:26 am

  We just love our Prius. We can get 51 mpg on a whole tank just by paying attention of when to lay off the gas pedal. Other times ONLY 46 mpg. Still better than that gas-hog of an SUV we used to drive. Plus were making a stand (as we all should start doing) to stop the insanity of our dependence on oil.

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  2004 Toyota Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By jcraigh - August 26 - 12:46 am

  Overall this is a marvelous automobile. Absolutely love it and will probably exchange my 2004 for a 2006 model, selling my 2004 for more than I paid for it!!