Overview & Reviews

The base engine is now a 245-hp, 4.0-liter V6 that uses either a six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic. The optional 4.7-liter V8 now makes 282 hp and is coupled with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. Two-wheel-drive regular cabs are now available with a V8 engine, while four-wheel-drive Access Cabs can no longer be equipped with a V6. Regular cabs equipped with the V8 get a color-keyed grille and chrome front bumper, as well as vinyl flooring and a cloth bench seat. Two new alloy wheel designs are available on Access Cab and Double Cab models, and all Tundras get new headlamps and rear combination lamps. Inside, new gauges and an available navigation system with JBL audio spruce things up a bit. In addition, Double Cabs can now get a 60/40-split bench front seat for true six-passenger seating. Front side-impact airbags and full-length head curtain airbags are now available on Double Cabs.

• Smooth and refined V8, Toyota build quality and reliability, nimble off-road, most carlike of the full-size trucks.

• Lacks serious brawn for towing and hauling, narrow cabin, chintzy interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Troublesome - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By roadking218 - March 16 - 2:20 am

  Love the interior and truck size. Hate the mileage. Extremely poor for a small V8. Poor workmanship. never expected a recall from a Toyota. Tire wear was excessive.

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  Love my truck - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By Jolyn - February 18 - 4:40 am

  I have drove my Toyota Tundra for one year. It is the first vechile I have owned that did not have to go back to the dealer for repairs or adjustments. I just have it serviced as directed by the owners manual. It is the first Toyota I have owned but it will not be the last.

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  A 4 liter 6sp manual Tundra? - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By MrKnobs - February 16 - 10:00 am

  Just bought this so I may have a more considered opinion later. So far I really like it. The upsized 4.0 L engine plus 6sp manual trans. is really zippy. Build quality seems very good. Excellent value for the price, in my opinion.

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  Great Truck - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By RichB - February 14 - 12:23 am

  Great to drive, Fun off road, comfort A++. Trying to figure out why the bed walls are not the same hight all the way around the wall in back of the cab is about 2" shorter?? Love the body on the step side, the sleek lines and sporty look gets a lot of attention and comments.

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  TUNDRA - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By Robert Brennan - February 5 - 7:13 pm

  This is just a half ton truck. If you are going to tow you have to get all the goodies to do it. You have to get the right gears and coolers to make it right. I did these things and have no problems. Dont think you are bying a one ton truck.

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  Great little/big truck - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By Terry - January 9 - 9:30 pm

  This truck had 42,000 miles on it when I bought it. I am an on the road salesman and the truck has never let me down. I now have over 205,000 miles on it and get about 21 miles per gal. Its never been tuned up, nor has the timing belt been changed. I have no doubt the truck will keep on going.

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  Toyota First Timer - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By JoeRyan - January 7 - 3:43 pm

  After the usual dealership hassels I was off in something different than my usual Ford. I own a business and for tax purposes buy a new truck every year or two. The last 10 years have been Fords and after reluctantly test driving the Tundra, I bought one. Man this truck is tight and quick. The exterior styling wasnt my favorite but I figured I dont ride on the outside. The interior seats fit you like a glove, there is slim to none body roll, and when it needs to scoot it will. The 05 Ford Supercrew [$37,000] had not nearly the off the line punch of the Toyota and the interior is a movie theatre. Whereas the Tundra feels more like an extension of the driver

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  End of Domestic Trucks - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By John - December 21 - 10:26 am

  The new Tundra I just purchased has every option available. It beats the GM and Ford products hands down in every area accept towing capacity. After 30 years of GM and Fords I have had to change. This is just a better vehicle.

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  Watch out - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By sniper - December 16 - 4:10 pm

  if you like driving a truck and want to have fun driving on and offroad, give it a try. Handles like a cadillac. This is americas newest favorite truck for work or play.

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  V6 Tundra like buying Tacoma with room - 2005 Toyota Tundra
  By gatr - December 2 - 6:53 am

  I love my 4.0 Tundra. I bought it used and have driven it for 10 months. Its great on gas mileage and has plenty of in town power. Its great for small loads from the local box store and suburban hauling. The engine runs really nicely and the fit and finish in the truck is great. I would buy this truck again. If you dont haul big stuff there is no reason to get the V8.