Overview & Reviews

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma has been completely redesigned.

• Flexible and refined drivetrains, excellent off-road ability, 18 different body configurations, available stability control, solid build quality and reliability record, well-trimmed interior, unique bed features.

• Manual gearbox still vague through the gears, awkward emergency brake.

User Reviews:

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  Great so Far! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By mikeandemily - August 11 - 5:40 am

  Recently purchased a 4Dr Dbl Cab PreRunner SB. Have filled up w/gas twice already and Im getting just over 19mpg in stopngo city traffic. Not bad compared to my old Silverado. Plenty of power and a very comfortable ride. Im 61" and have plenty of room, even in the back seat! Interior quality is far better than the 02 Silverado that I traded in. Absolutely love the truck so far.

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  Great Truck - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Bob Steele - August 4 - 11:13 am

  A great mid-size truck. With 4-cylinder, plenty of power. A LOT of power from stop to 60 MPH. Handles great. Comfort is very good. The new bed design is awesome. I hope they will not change this. Fuel economy is very acceptable. Have not had any problems with this truck. If I could change anything it would be to have had the option to add fog lights and running lights - really should be standard equipment, for safety reasons!

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  tacoma sr5 - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By benny - July 28 - 8:10 pm

  i like the rear doors on the new tacoma its like having a full size car. the long bed is great for hauling and moving stuff. i like the new bed design and the tie down system. i purchased the factory running boards and hood deflector and it looks great. thanks toyota

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  BEST OF THE BEST - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By cephasiii - July 11 - 11:30 am

  This truck is the best pickup ever made! If you want a very reliable, good looking, powerful truck, then this is your truck.

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  2005 tacoma-best compact there is!! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Chuck A - July 1 - 6:50 pm

  I love this truck! 25 mpg average and have not had one problem with it. Ive owned it for 6 mths and have driven it 16,000 miles. I recently went on a 2500 mile trip and got 26 mpg,not bad for an 80 mph average. Ive gotten 31 mpg driving 55 mph. Solid build quality, plenty of power and a joy to drive. If you want a truck that will last and is famous for going 300,000 miles + and last for 20 years + then buy the toyota.

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  Great Reliable Truck - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By J Rivera - June 18 - 8:20 pm

  Great truck all around. I drive 20K per year through mountain roads in Puerto Rico and currently have 65K. I had one minor leak with the power steering fluid that was covered by warranty. Other than that, the temperature/compass display was damaged a month ago is not covered by the extended warranty I purchased! Its a great solid truck. Very reliable and lots of aftermarket goodies to customize it and make it your own. I have performed all tune-ups at the dealer and have never been strained on the road. The average MPGs are 17.8 with a best of 20.7 and a worst of 16.7.

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  My Toyota PreRunner Sport - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Robert Akers - June 16 - 10:13 pm

  This truck has loads of power and rides comfortably. The dash and instrument panel is easy to read along with all the easy use of the accessories. Plenty of leg room for passengers in the front and rear.

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  Nice Ride, Nice Truck! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Michael - May 27 - 7:46 pm

  I always wanted a Tacoma, mostly for the build quality...but the older models just werent large enough for my 6 2" and 240 lb frame. When they changed to the new body style, I had to go test drive it and WOW...was I amazed! I bought the truck with no regrets to date and with no problems either, I just rolled over 25,000 miles after 7 months...its definitely a keeper. I like the overall handling, the ride, and the interior features and space. My wife enjoys it as well...can hardly get the keys out of her hands. I bought the Pre-runner model, she likes the way it sits up in traffic and how other vehicles get out of her way on the highway. Just a nice Truck!

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  Great technology - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Lou - May 10 - 11:00 pm

  I opted for the Short bed so it fit in my garage, still have about 18" left over. I traded my 2003 Corolla for the Tacoma. Based on the research I had done the Tacoma always came on top. Handling: Has excellent acceleration, corners and stops nicely. The interior is pretty confortable and feels like a small SUV or a car. So far I have averaged 21 MPG, but I dont get on it too hard! I have added Toyota running boards, they look great and the Off RD package adds a lot. Oh, the 24Valve, V6, 281 ft.lbs of Torque is ready to haul. I decided on the Tacoma for reliability. We are planning a long trip next week. Cheers to all who have one.

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  Cheap quality but fun - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By jake - April 20 - 10:53 am

  Bought used with 50,000 and now my transmission went out, clutch, shocks, and the grill flew off on the free way. Its still a blast to drive and I like the styling and the size with a six speed manual. It needs more horse power and insulation. Bumpy all most drove off the free way twice.