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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  Best Car Evar - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By jimintampa - March 2 - 2:03 am

  I drive a lot - bimonthly trips from Florida to Arkansas, a lot in Florida, its simply the best car I ever had (and Ive had a lot of cars). Best part is the way it teaches the driver.

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  Love this car! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Steve - February 27 - 8:06 am

  This is the best vehicle Ive ever owned. Great mileage, lots of fun to chat with folks whove never seen one. :-) All in all, a reliable (although not the most comfortable on LONG drives), cute, fun, responsible automobile.

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  A Great Car to get use to Hybrids - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By JG - February 25 - 4:13 pm

  Overall, I must say this is an amazing car. I drove it almost across country, from Indiana to California, and I could not believe the milage I was getting on that small 11 gallon tank. I was driving with a Lexus RX 470 (the SUV) and we were filling up about the same time and it has 2x the tank size. The only draw back wa sin the mountains you battery is drained really fast and the engine cant handle the steep climbs by itself, but the Brake (B) feature on the gear shift was awesome. Instead of using my brakes alot, I just kicked that on and crused down the other side of the mountain. I also, discovered that if you want to see good mileage, rethink your driving habits, no fast starts.

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  Pros & cons - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By dehaas5 - February 24 - 6:50 pm

  We just got in a head-on accident in our 2005 Prius. The cars "crumple zones" performed perfectly keeping the engine out of the interior, greatly reducing injuries. However, one of the rear seat belts did not "grab" sending my son flying into the back of the seat in front of him resulting in head injuries. Also, the gas mileage was never at 60 mpg as touted. Even with conservative driving (slightly letting off the gas) the best we could maintain was about 46 mpg. Also, the interier dash finish rubbed off easily and seats needed better fabric. Even with these flaws, we are considering re-buying, because other features worked great,it was very dependable and improvded exterior styling.

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  Happy with my Prius! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Randy - February 24 - 1:53 am

  The Prius was bought to replace a BMW 3 series wagon. Its a leap foward compared to the BMW. Things that I didnt think I needed in this car, like the display, has changed my driving and attitude. I now look at other drivers driving like I used to, and wonder what is the big rush. Its not like the Prius doesnt have enought power but it is not necessary to accelerate up to the car in front or to a red light. This kind of driving just isnt necessary and wasteful. Most of the time I am accelerating faster than most of the cars on the road to get to my cruising speed and cant understand articles critizing its power to accelerate fast enough. Try one and you will be a believer!

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  An outstanding car - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Bill Messer - February 8 - 1:56 am

  My 2004 Prius has met all my expectations. It runs perfectly, is smooth, roomy, and comfortable, and is still a head-turner though this model has been out for well over a year. In the past 2 days I have been asked about the car by 3 complete strangers, eager to hear about my opinion of it. Its performance is vivid in terms of acceleration and road holding. Its quietness is impressive, and even after a year I am still finding out new things to delight me. This car is a complete winner!

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  Mileage improves with use & maintenance - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By MGG - February 6 - 6:00 am

  Most reviews refer to lower-than-expected gas mileage, but in practice, mileage improves with use, and after each oil change of the break-in period (first 20,000 miles). By the third oil change (9,000 miles), I was reliably getting 55-58 mpg in mixed hwy/city driving (70% hwy, 30% city). Monitoring the mileage panel also improved my driving habits from type-A to a more relaxed, fuel efficient, and safer style. Im in less of a hurry and more attentive to the terrain and conditions of the road than in other cars. Its more like riding a motorcycle or bicycle (both of which I also do) in that respect. The impressive acceleration from a standing stop & when passing does surprise other drivers.

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  Like it! - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Dana - February 2 - 10:40 pm

  This is a vehicle that is a surprise to all those who see it the first time. Then they sit in it and "wow" sets in. And, finally a ride that is quiet, smooth and comfortable has them sold on buying one - except, Im not a salesman and dont have any to sell. But if I did, I could be a millionaire now.

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  Happy with Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By imnaha - February 1 - 6:40 pm

  Ive only had this vehicle about one month, but so far Im pleased. My waiting period was about one month, and I paid sticker price. One bonus is that Oregon has a $1500 tax credit for purchasing a hybrid. As expected, the EPA mileage estimates are too high, but Ive been achieving around 47 MPG in mixed driving that includes occasional use of the A/C or heater. Of course, Im being careful not to drive agressively. I managed an overall mileage of 52 MPG last week. The car has adequate power for mountainous driving or heavy traffic. Some complain that the car is "ugly" or isnt powerful enough. This isnt an SUV, folks. Its a wonderful car thats designed to cut fuel and pollution.

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  So far Im pleased - 2005 Toyota Prius
  By Nevets - January 29 - 4:43 pm

  While Ive only had the car for three weeks, so far it exceeds my expectations. The mileage is amazing, the seats are excellent and its comfortable for 5 as theres a lot of rear legroom, although not a great deal of rear headroom.The car has the navigation option, with smart key and has so many gadgets that I keep being amazed by what it will do.For the money, it offers a lot.