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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  Episcopal Priest says Yea to Toyata Pri - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By The Revd Mark KJ Ro - July 1 - 4:36 pm

  Steady in snow ice, wind and rain. Traded in SUV and although it was difficult at first not being so high. I have learned how to drive it with a focus on economy. It drives very well and I have three others in my congragation... and three more about to be ordered!

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  Fantastic Auto - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By wanzalee - June 29 - 1:13 pm

  I have owned numerous autos but have never owned a vehicle that was more satisfying than the Prius. It is very responsive and a pure joy to drive.

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  Ill always own a hybrid! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Always hybrid! - June 19 - 7:53 pm

  I had previously owned a hybrid civic. The Prius gets better mileage and is more versatile with cargo (the seats fold down for entire back storage). The Prius is comfortable to drive and ride in, with easy maneuverability, too!

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  Better than expected - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Art Ginsburg - June 19 - 12:43 pm

  I feel good driving this car. In the past 20 years Ive owned Mercedes, BMWs, Lexus, and Infinitis. I liked them all, but I get a lot more self satisfaction driving my Prius. I have driven 85 mph just to test it, and it handled just fine. It is very gratifying passing those high priced gas stations. I loaded my bike in the hatchback rear, and drove 6 hours on half a tank. This hybrid does as advertised.

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  Awesome - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Prius - June 13 - 10:56 am

  This is the most fun car I have ever driven. This car makes you stop and think about how fast you are driving because it can be fast but wait, if I go too crazy fast I may not get the neat mileage that it is all about. It probably has saved my life and make me do the speed limit because now I want to and I want this cool car to last me forever. Never will I purchase any other car. Why do people ask me if I have to plug this car in at nite. No it charges itself and never runs out. Imagine coming to a stop light and your car stops, I mean no sound at all and everyone else is burning up the gas or diesel. I have never had so much fun in my life as I have with my Prius.

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  Mileage - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By BDenny - June 12 - 10:33 pm

  We traded our 2003 Camry for the Prius, and there is substantial difference in the two vehicles. The most being the ride and the power. I purchased the car without having test driven one, which I have never done before. The salesman told me that 90% of buyers have not. The biggest reason for purchasing the Prius was Fuel Mileage. I am pleased with the fuel mileage, but it isnt getting what I had expected. It is getting 45-48 on the hwy and around 43 city. I am not sure why it is not getting better in the city, but I think a part of it is my wifes driving style. I have about 2500 miles on it so far, and the dealer told me that I wont see the best mileage until gets over 5000 miles.

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  Pleased in every way - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By ED - June 12 - 8:20 pm

  After much research and soul searching, we purchased an 04 Prius in November of 03. It was love at first drive. A 2300 mile trip from Gulfport MS to Key West Fla confirmed our first impressions. We were less tired than we were in the same trip in my wifes town car, and had much more money for fun instead of for gasoline. We now have 18000 miles on the car and have average 48 mpg to our delight. Thank you Toyota. Wake up, U.S. companies.

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  Prius running strong - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Pilot - June 11 - 9:33 am

  If you can tolerate slow acceleration, the Prius is a great car. In warmer weather mine can get 50+ mpg on a tank of gas after 117,000 miles. I have only replaced a water pump and tires during regular 5K service intervals. I have driven 400 averaging 60 mph and it still gets 43 mpg! The Prius struggles in very hilly areas but if you are patient you can make up for it on the downhill. It even handles well with the set of Michelins that are on it now.

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  You cant have mine..... - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By erodlink - June 9 - 5:10 am

  Saw on CNN the other day, that a fellow was buying Prius and selling them for more than he paid. Well dude, you cant have mine, I love it! I traded in my Ford F350 Super Duty, because it wouldnt fit into my newly built homes garage. What a blessing!!! Of course I dont act like I am macho when the guys next to me rev their engines, but I smile everytime I gas up. Driving to my other home, 135 miles away and back, used to cost me about a hundred bucks in gas. Now I am paying about thirteen dollars.

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  Midwest to Calif & Back - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Ala - June 6 - 6:46 pm

  Passing was good in the flat lands. Average speed 65-75 Mph. Gas milwage avg 41-49 mpg. Crossing the Rockies and certain areas in Utah with 6% grades could only get 52 mph and the engine was really screaming. I was real concerned about getting over the top of the hill. Next time Ill take the southern route to Calif. Interior needs something better then cloth, it got spotted up when I opened the door during a mild rain storm. Ext surface seems to scratch easily. Careful with the high pressure hose in the car wash. Dont get too close to the paint surface and dont use the soap brush. Get bird poop off of the car right away. Other then the above Im happy and would buy another one.