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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  Prius: Engineering at its finest. - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Boyd - June 6 - 4:53 am

  You have heard of the Shinkensen....the Bullet train? Well the same minds, somewhat further advanced from that technology, have produced a vehicle of exquisite refinement. Other cars I now own are the Volvo 850, Infiniti 35FX, and Porsch Boxster. All fine vehicles, but this one excels from the point of near-perfection and driving pleasure. I Would have bought it if it only got 20 mph after my test drive; but at 47mpg... hot damn! Negative is the rear bumpers which are scratchable in parking dings. Overall, a perfect 9.5 from me.

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  Commuting Pleasure - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Alys1 - May 12 - 3:23 am

  Great fun to drive, much better handling than expected. Have to keep an eye on the speedometer - easy to drive at high speeds without noticing. Fuel economy has been better than anticipated started out at 42 mi/gal, now getting mid 50s on a regular basis. I sent $30 on gas last month - with a 40 mile round trip commute in stop and go traffic. I am very happy with the car overall, it is roomy and comfortable with lots of cargo space.

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  the best car Ive ever owned - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Mary Bowman - May 9 - 11:30 pm

  My Prius is the best car Ive ever owned. I love its peppy feel, comfortable ride, roomy interior. Most of all, I love the 45-50 mpg Im getting. And I even enjoy the looks I get from other drivers, and questions from people about the car... I love bragging about it.

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  Blue Bell - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By embell - April 26 - 8:20 pm

  My husband first had his Prius arrive in 11/05, I signed on the list and received my Prius in 4/06. I got rid of a Mercury Grand Marquis to get this car, and was pleased to find how comfortable and useful it is. The space in the car is amazing. We camp, and find we can fit all of our equipment easily into a Prius. The ride is pretty hard, but you get used to it. Handling is very tight, there is no play in the steering wheel. There is plenty of power for passing, with both the gas and electric engines engaged. We get about 47 miles to the gallon overall; we live in an area where there are hills and ski slopes. When stuck in a traffic jam, it is calming to hear your gas engine go off.

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  Prius Pride - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Lane Garrett - April 19 - 9:40 pm

  We are proud to own a Prius since it answers part of the oil supply and the global warming growing crises. The instrumentation and human engineering are supurb and quicky help train a driver for maximum fuel economy. We are now considering a second Prius. I only wish that Toyota would add rack and pinion steering for better wind stability. A larger battery with plug-in capability should be added for the next generation!

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  2005 prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By jeff winter - April 11 - 10:30 pm

  lots of power, good acceleration, better performance than expected. Braking is good, but could be better. Incredible mileage, when observing the speed limit, I have gotten outstanding fuel economy. 56 mpg highway. It is comfortable, enjoyable, and well thought out, great cargo and passenger space.

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  Its More Than A Gas Saver - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By cleanair - March 29 - 1:23 am

  I love this car! This car is fun to drive, has incredible room inside for hauling stuff, gets an average of 50 mpg for my travels, has a great sound system and is comfortable on long trips. You "learn" how to use the gas pedal in a different sort of way that enables you to control the mileage you get. My only complaint would be the upholstery. I got the black (best looking) with tan interior. The upholstery gets dirty very easily and doesnt clean up well. I also chose Prius because I trust Toyota.

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  Prius Owner Loves the car - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Chris - March 28 - 5:06 pm

  After 6 months of ownership I have figured out how to drive the car and I am averaging 48 MPG in the City. Much better than the 12 I was getting with my double cab tundra truck. I dont miss the truck as much as I thought I would. I hauled 38 bags of mulch home from the store with the back seats down. Everyone loves to ride in it and it is very dependable. I highly recommend the car.

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  Couldnt be more satisfied - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Frugal - March 16 - 5:06 pm

  Incredibly, the Prius was a replacement for a Mitsubishi Evo 8 that I had grown tired of. I have now owned the Prius for almost three years and I couldnt be more satisfied with it.

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  Life is funny... Great car, great mileage - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Stephen Boyd - March 12 - 9:26 pm

  When I was young, it was all about trying to break the land speed record. Now that Im 40ish, its all about squeezing the most out of a gallon of gas. This car has a lot more gitty-up than youd expect. In terms of MPG, which is why we buy these cars, my overall is averaging about 46 MPG, BUT, I understand that this figure is supposed to go up as the car is broken in. I have noticed that my last 3 tanks have resulted in higher MPG with each new fill up. In terms of the extras, well, its unbelievable. Oh, and I just applied for the California sticker that will allow me to drive in the carpool lane without a passenger.