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 gets good marks, so far! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Dennis Bird - November 11 - 5:46 am

  Currently getting 46-47 mpg. 90% highway driving. The vehicle has operated flawlessly during the two months that I have had it. I am concerned about the stalling issue but the dealership has said that the problem is with earlier models.

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  50 mpg and going - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By bowlerx - September 1 - 12:56 pm

  great mileage, get up and go, sound system, quiet on road -- I commute 60 miles to work in SCAL -- what a benefit to get in carpool lane and save $$$. Touch screen and keyless operation are coolest parts. Front seat is uncomfortable but all else is A++

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  MMH 2005 Prius @ 7000 Miles - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By MMH - July 5 - 5:10 am

  I commute daily across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to New Orleans at 75 miles/day @ 60-65 mph and average 46-48 mpg. This is a great commuting car. Since purchasing in March Ive made trips to Atlanta & Shreveport. The road trip to Atlanta was fine, however I would prefer to be in a larger & quicker auto when driving on the mega lane Atlanta interstate with the traffic flow at 80 MPH. I have added an XM satellite radio (not available from Toyota), there is a great unit that displays on the screen - available from Coastal Electronics.

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  I got what I expected - a GOOD thing - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Mark - June 24 - 2:46 pm

  Ive owned the vehicle for a month. I have been averaging 47 MPG in winter driving. It has started in the morning with no problem even at 20 below F. I switched to winter tires, all seasons are iffy but the car does very well with winter tires. Im 64 and its a little snug, I keep hitting the CVT stick with my knee when I get in the car! The seats are not so comfortable but its fine for the kind of driving I do. Handling is secure and not very exciting. The wind throws the car around on the highway. Dont expect the thrill of a life when you drive it.. its a boring ride but gets you where you want to go without worries and pretty inexpensively.

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  Pros and cons of the Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By mark - June 20 - 9:40 pm

  Not too many cons here....I love my Prius. I bought it in DEC 03 and now have 48K miles. MPG --I get 52-53 mpg average. Using no AC and under 68mph on mostly highway, I get 55mph avg. With AC on it avgs 52. WARNING -- for every mph over 65 you start to drop mileage. Over 70 will earn 50mpg or lower. Also, worse mileage with cruise-- burning a couple MPH uphill and then letting it pickup downhill beats the cruise average. Gas mileage drops when its below freezing- 48mpg avg. If I lived in upstate NY or the northern US, the Prius is not a good idea. Bottom line -- this is a great car!! Id buy another. Battery life over the long term is a concern but ill risk it with Toyota.

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  Great car, but poor interior trim - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By toy4pat - March 19 - 1:50 am

  Love the car, love the mileage. Hate that little things are constantly happening with the interior paint. Chips on the garage door opener button on the mirror caused the entire mirror to have to be replaced. Poor fit of doors and dash board is causing paint to rub off both. Poor dealer prep.

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  Prius, a great car! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By edventa - March 13 - 10:00 am

  The Prius is fun to drive and has proven to save gas, though not as much as advertised. Perhaps 50 mpg.

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  05 Toyota Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Drazzst - January 15 - 3:50 pm

  2005 Toyota Prius, "Pkg 9" Mile: 22700 Purch: 12/31/04 Loc: New Hampshire This is probably one of the best cars that I have purchased. Toyota quality is very prevalent in this model. Vehicle handles very well in most weather, including snow and ice. Mileage is ~40mpg Nov-Mar, ~50mpg Apr-Oct. Learning to drive this vehicle does take some time, as working the accelerator is key to activating the gas/electric motors. Visibility out of the windows is decent. The main plus for this vehicle is the money saved on maintenance. Vehicle is serviced approx. every 5k miles.

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  2005 Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By From Seattle - January 14 - 10:46 pm

  Good car overall. After two years overall MPG is 40. I have been driving with traffic. I guess if you drive delaying everyone then you can get 50 mpg. Otherwise forget about it. After two years rattles started to develop in the cabin. Toyota should be looking closer at who is buying the car - this is not Echo/Corolla crowd. Toyota, please dont hesitate to make car a few grand more expensive, but make interior higher quality and insulate sound better. I dont need Lexus 450h, I want better Prius. 2007 model adds leather, but seats are still cheapo stuff.