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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  I love this car! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By PMM - January 22 - 1:30 pm

  I love this car! We own two in our household, and the monthly savings in fuel costs are exceptional. I am averaging between 48-52 mpg depending on my travels. I do a good deal of long-disance driving and find the interior very comfortable with everything I need at my fingertips. And as far as pickup goes, the Prius delivers. I am just as confident merging into traffic in the Prius as I am in my van.

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  Love it and No Looking Back - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By LOLguy - January 16 - 11:13 am

  Moved on from a Subaru Outback and love the 54MPG from 21 with the Subaru. Great style and build, and lots of fun to drive. Much consideration has also been given to safety (side bags, traction control, etc.). Plus, being able to track whats powering the car (battery v. engine), bluetooth capability, navigation and now SIRIUS), its a big geeks dream. A BIG thumbs up!!!

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  car critique. - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By d.t. - January 5 - 3:36 pm

  rear window wiper arm does not elevate for cleaning . have nothad any problem to accelerate on entering interstate highway. especially like convenience of key less entry.

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  Fun to drive/own - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By jdw174 - January 5 - 2:40 pm

  If I didnt have to tow a boat, Id have bought two of these instead of just one. One of the most fun to drive cars, I look forward to the wife and I going out on weekends just so I get to drive it once in awhile. A lot of pep considering whats under the hood. We got the #5 package (loaded with everything) and its really great. Even better when I have to stop for fuel. So far 1200 miles on $24 worth of gas. It needs to have deeper tint on the windows as the interior gets really warm in the sun.

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  Must Buy! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By tom - January 5 - 11:40 am

  Driving this vehicle is so much fun. It is my wifes car, but I try to drive whenever I get a chance. I love the real-time fuel consumption gauge. The GPS is perfect for the city. The steering is great. The car accelerates suprisingly fast. There is plenty of room for my large road bike in the back. As a 6 2" male, I fit comfortably in the front & rear seats. Most of all I like that the car has actually appreciated in value. That is unheard of!

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  2004 Prius - excellent - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Norman - December 27 - 5:16 am

  It is fun to drive and economical with plenty of space. It seems to get better mileage after a period of warm-up especially during cold or wet conditions so for short hops with long parking times, mileage suffers during the winter.

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  Disappointed - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By m3cg - December 22 - 6:30 pm

  Totally disappointed with the gas mileage. We are lucky to even get 40 miles per gallon. For the price we paid, could be in a more upscale car and still get respectable gas milage.

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  Awesome Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Maria Kenez - December 21 - 5:26 am

  This is my second Prius, first was a 2002, also awesome. I was told that highway mi/gal will be lower, but I find that not to be true. I can get as good as 50 mi/gal on long interstate trips. In the city I get somewhat less. There are also some driving habits you can pick up to increase performance. You get ques from the "energy" display. Very clever engineering.

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  mini-suv (not just a second car) - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By MGG - December 18 - 12:33 pm

  Apart from all the hype about mileage (all true), cool new technology, and styling, the real story about the 2005 Toyota Prius is its versatility as a primary vehicle for large families. Deceptively stylish on the outside, comfortably cozy on the inside, and compact and maneuverable enough to fit into tight parking spaces, the Prius is also capable of carrying awkward and oversized loads that wouldnt fit into many SUVs. After a year of extensive driving in all sorts of weather (snow, ice, rain, heat) and terrain (mountains, coastlines, rural gravel roads, freeways, city streets), this vehicle averaged 53 mpg overall after 15,000 miiles, with one-tank averages between 48 and 66 mpg.

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  Best of the best - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By solidzeero - December 2 - 1:06 pm

  I am only 16 years of age and I Love this car. I have only put 1500 miles on the car so far so that is must likely the reason the millage is not that good. However, it has increased form 25mpg when i first got it. I am going to get new rims and make it look more sporty. i would recommend anyone this car who has a consience about the enviorment