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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Travel In A Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
By M.B. Cowen - March 25 - 5:10 amMy wife, 60 lb. dog, and I drove to Chicago. and back to Florida through Knoxville, and The Smokies. During that time the temperature averaged 94, and we went through two significant rain storms. The Prius averaged 52 miles per gallon for the 2900 mile trip, got us up and down mountain roads and the highway with no problems, and performed on the road as well as the Lexus and Mercedes sedans we previously owned. What a great car.
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Prius on the Road - 2005 Toyota Prius
By Gordon Peltonen - March 15 - 7:56 pmThis is an excellent vehicle that is misunderstood by the average public. We find that the performance is much better than some bigger cars that we have had. On a 3000 mile trip through the mountains we felt comfortable in the car and found plenty of power to get us up the grades. The transmission,although lacking a passing gear, gave us more than enough acceleration for passing. We found that in the winter the mileage in the city was less than advertised but was not a factor in our year round driving experience. The only drawback or negative that I find while driving is wind buffeting. The car has a higher profile and is susceptible to more wind buffeting than I am used to.
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Fun To Drive - 2005 Toyota Prius
By Tanya - March 13 - 9:50 amI consistently get over 50 miles per gallon and my driving is 90% highway. Its a fun car to drive and I use the GPS system extensively. I have never had a problem with it and fill up once per week. I have tried regular gas and 87 octane and have found no difference in mileage so I returned to the use of regular. Based on my current experience, I will probably continue to buying hybrids in the future and not return to pure gasoline vehicles. Based on the difference between my old Avalon and the Prius and the number of miles I drive, Im saving $1,100 to $1,200 per year based on fluctuating gas prices plus the tax deduction. Next year, I will have my difference in price back.
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Prius 101 - 2005 Toyota Prius
By Prius - March 4 - 1:03 pmI have had my Prius since June of 2005. I bought it to replace a Toyota Camry which I drove for about 7 years. The car is reliable, fun to drive and makes me very, very happy when I put in about $17 to fill the tank with gas prices climbing to over $3.00 per gallon. I find the feel of the car very spacious and roomy. The drawbacks are that the mileage, while excellent does not live up to what they say. When I drive really well I am achieving about 47 miles per gallon with work. I cannot seem to sustain anything higher. For a very brief moment I achieved 50 mpg, but it didnt last. The interior of the car specifically the plastic scratches very easily. Though all in all, its a great car.
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Retired drivers love the Prius - 2005 Toyota Prius
By kim Padgett - February 29 - 6:23 pmMy wife and I are both retired and this model fit right into our lifestyle. We love taking trips and our Prius has performed better than we had hoped. It is comfortable and of course economical, and a joy to drive. With gas prices approaching $2.25 a gallon, we are overjoyed at the mileage we are afforded. The seven month wait for delivery of our unit was well worth the wait. I just installed a bra to the front of our Prius yesterday and it looks great.
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So far, the perfect car for me - 2005 Toyota Prius
By Dan Abbott - February 23 - 9:06 pmI like this car for every kind of driving, and would improve only its handling in strong cross-winds. We have over 30,000 miles on it, and have gotten mileage that has varied from a low of 39 (20 below zero, entirely short-trip driving) to 56 (twice, in the summer on Maine back roads). I have never enjoyed owning a car more. Because it has the potential to appeal to a wide spectrum of people, this car could point the way to reducing dramatically our dependence on foreign sources of energy, and a recuction in harmful emissions. I hope we get soon get a large number of hybrids, including pick-up trucks, to chose from -- WITH the ability to plug-in at night for all-electric driving.
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A great mid-sized vehicle - 2005 Toyota Prius
By ET - February 17 - 10:06 pmWe love our Prius. We have navigation which makes it great to get around unfamiliar places. The mileage isnt what the EPA stated, but it is still great, and its fun to watch what the charging system is doing. We also challenge ourselves to watch the mileage and improve the overall average. It feels good to know youre driving an environmental friendly vehicle, and its so "normal" in its styling, and has lots of room to haul things home from Home Depot.
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Hybrid Surprise - 2005 Toyota Prius
By gro - February 14 - 10:56 pmI was amazed at how peppy the car is. I think it is because there is no drag on the motor from the Air Conditioner or the power steering, which are both run by electric motor. One of the best cars I have ever owned.
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Great gas mileage - 2005 Toyota Prius
By SOLD! - February 9 - 3:56 amOther reviewers commented on the gas mileage being far lower than the sticker. I have had the car for a couple of weeks now and I have not been below 51.5 average commuting. I guess if you drive conservativley, you will get better mileage. The car is very smooth and fun to drive. It has plenty of get-up-and-go if you need to pass. I came from driving a full size pickup (rough and terrible mileage).
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Prius ROCKS - 2005 Toyota Prius
By Debbie - January 24 - 6:10 pmAverages 45 mpg city and 50+ highway, very peppy and so fun to drive. Best car Ive ever had.
