Overview & Reviews

The base V6 now comes with a five-speed automatic, while the optional V8 has been upgraded to deliver 270-hp and 330 pound-feet of torque. A rollover sensor now comes with the optional head curtain airbag system. A limited-slip differential has been added to the stability control system. SR5 models now feature a chrome grille, color-keyed bumpers and black running boards, while the Sport model get a color-keyed grille. All Limiteds receive color-keyed bumpers, illuminated black running boards and a black roof rack.

• Powerful engine lineup, well mannered on pavement, above average off-road capability, comfortable, well-trimmed cabin, long list of standard equipment.

User Reviews:

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  Great SUV - keeping for 10 years - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Bob - January 21 - 12:53 pm

  This is a great SUV. Just test drive it and compare. It was this or the Pathfinder, and this was far more car for the $$. I plan on driving this for the next 10 years.

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  So far so good - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Not too bad - January 9 - 4:30 pm

  Very nice ride with good handling, acceleration, comfort, smooth ride for body on frame solid rear axle vehicle. Wont let you forget its a truck, but thats what I bought it for. A little too much "gear picking" with v6 on steep grades. Engine has slight ticking sound (most Toyotas seem too, but disconcerting, probably timing chain instead of belt causes this) which is bothersome but engine runs fine. Have no real gripes, purchased the vehicle with just >30k miles and it feels like the brand new 07 model I test drove. I expect many more years out of this vehicle, although maintenance looks to be expensive. Wish v6 models had an external tranny cooler at least offered as an option.

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  Youll Feel Rich When You Drive It - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Kelly Minyard - December 29 - 2:53 pm

  This SUV drives better than any SUV on the market

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  Toyota Forever - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Rob - December 15 - 1:16 am

  First SUV/truck after one corolla and three Camrys. An awesome vehicle. Well balanced, very quiet, built like a bank vault and has put the kick back in driving for me.

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  Exceeds My Expectations - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Chas - December 12 - 8:20 pm

  After an exhaustive SUV search I finally purchased a Sport V8 with sunroof, DD cargo liner, leather, spoiler and JBL system. I am most surprised at the vehicle ride quality. The XREAS suspension is a must have. It delivers about the same ride quality without the body-roll. My other vehicle is a BMW and this 4Runner is equally as fun to corner. I liked the pathfinder, but the fit and finish put the 4Runner over the top (too many rough-edged plastic materials in the pathy). The V8 is powerful as expected (its an ANIMAL), but also gives the truck a solid, heavier (in a good way), silky smooth acceleration.

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  TOYOTA FOUR RUNNER - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By alwjandro calderon - November 28 - 10:00 am

  ITS REALLY COOL BECAUSE IM ABLE TO TAKE IT EVERY WHERE IG WITH ME BECAUSE ITS A VERY RELIABLE CAR .

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  Great S.U.V. - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Tony - November 2 - 7:23 am

  The Limited 4 Runner is the best SUV of the three that I have owned.The others were a Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee and GMC. Toyota is a much tighter,quieter and better handling vehicle.

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  Not up to par for Toyota - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By AVERAGEJOE - October 2 - 5:43 pm

  Not a better vehicle of this type and quality for the money. Good ride. Decent mileage (21 combined). Still I have come to expect flawless engineering and performance from Toyota. This 4Runner lacks the consistant fit finish and performance of my Toyotas past (and current). The speedomoter is -7 mph off. The temperature is very hard to stabilize. Wind noise from the moon roof. The transmission heats console which is always very warm. The dash vents constantly flow hot air. Sensor broke 300 miles after warranty $265.

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  2005 4Runner 4x4 - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Sean - September 24 - 2:00 pm

  A great vehicle at a great price. After much research, this was the choice for me, and no regrets! I opted for the new third row seating, and what a blessing. It is easily the nicest vehicle I have ever owned, and the build quality is like that of cars and SUVs costing thousands more. Even in SR5 trim, the thing is pretty much loaded, and the ride comfort and creature features for a 4x4 cant be beat.

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  Great SUV - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  By Jim Broker - September 20 - 7:56 pm

  I own a SR5 V6 FWD 4Runner fully loaded. The very first thing I noticed when I drove the Toyota 4Runner for the first time was its quite and smooth ride, (my sister owns a Lexus GX470) and it rides exactly like her Lexus. It is power full, great gas mileage 21 in town, 26 hwy, great off road it will climb any thing and I love the down hill assit control. It is the first FWD that I owned that is so smart this FWD REALLY helps you from getting into trouble by all the safety features, also great in the snow and ice again it helps you from getting into trouble. The interior is also well put together very comfortable seating for the driver and passenger and all the controls are well placed.