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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  Another Tacoma - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By frank452661 - February 7 - 8:06 am

  This truck rides better, handles better, than my last (96 with 137,000- no problems). I have the 4cyl, manual, extended, SR5 package, etc. Still Low miles, but I got 28.4 mpg on a recent 200 mile trip. I dont pull or haul much, ATV on a trailer, but this 4cyl has all the power I need, with reasonably good acceleration, and great gas mileage.

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  I love what you do for me Toyota. - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By raasfaas - January 28 - 9:20 pm

  What a sweet deal for a sweet ride. I mean it drives a lot better than the previous tacoma, longer, wider, taller, roomier, more powerful for just about the same price. Has more features and much more fun to drive thanks to the more powerful powerplant and 5 speed transmission.

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  2005 Tacoma - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Iqbaldhillon2 - January 24 - 8:20 am

  If your looking for a midsize truck with selective features then the Toyota Tacoma is your truck. with 245 horsepower under hood the Tacoma will let you do a number of things such as go up a steep cliff, or tow a 6500 pound boat the Tacoma stands in your path. Weather its for fun or work.The Tacoma assures years and years of great performance. Also with 18 different styles and 9 colors one is bound to suit you. If I had to choose a midsize truck the Tacoma would honorably be my first choice.

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  Needs new design - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By jj - January 15 - 2:06 am

  The temp and compass above dashboard needs designed so you can read it in the daylight! Stock radio and cd player are junk, dealer quoted $700.00 to replace! Truck has great exterior design and looks great though!

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  A Keeper - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Ralph Shaffer - January 14 - 11:40 am

  The Toyota Taco is the best engineered automobile Ive ever owned. Its like driving a car. A big car. Like a Cadillac. Its quiet on the highway and the big 16 inch tires and long wheelbase make it a dream to drive on a long trip. Seats are just right for my arthritic back, all controls are easy to reach. Maintenance is a dream - they even give you a drip catcher for the easy to reach (topside) oil filter. Only time will tell how this holds up under the freeze-thaw-snow-salt Pennsylvania winters. The 4X4 transfer case is a dream - just turn the switch. Mileage is kind of stinky if youre used to a car, but not bad for a 4X4, about 17mpg. It runs on regular gas just fine.

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  Selling it - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Mark777 - January 14 - 5:00 am

  Owned many Toyota models and this is my biggest disappointment. Interior parts scratch easily. Wildly revving cold engine starts. Touchy clutch. Transmission very hard to down-shift into first when cold unless you are at a stop. When you finally get it in gear you will most likely smash your knuckles into the sharp edge the designer felt was practical to leave on the dash at the end of the shift levers travel. A horror story for short driver/tall passenger combos. Knees will be smashed into the space hogging dashboard. Would it have killed Toyotas bottom line to put a split bench in this vehicle? If you are looking at this truck, do yourself a favor and get the Access cab.

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  Compliment getter - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By larry - December 31 - 11:50 am

  I have the speedway blue with the sport package this has the hood scoop. I have people walk up to me all of the time to coment on the color and style of my truck. This makes you feel really good. I spend a lot of time on the highways around phoenix so I already know it looks good now the performance and comfert is outstanding. When I punch the gas at 70 mph it still sets me back in my seat. I am in my forties and have had a lot of cars and trucks and my tacoma is by far my favorate.

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  For those who still want a truck - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Jeff - December 15 - 5:56 am

  This truck takes a while to break in, but I am getting 21.5 miles per gallon (10,000 miles) up from about 18.5 when I first bought the truck. I think this is the most reasonable truck on the market. First of all, the 4 door crew cab can actually fit people in the back seat, even full size adults. Second, this thing can tow up to 6,500 lbs, which is more than enough for the average truck driver. Third, this truck gets 20 plus miles to the gallon. When you drive this truck, you will notice that the rpm barely break 1500 if driving light (lots of range in the transmission). But if you hit the gas, this thing will throw you into your seat (supposedly goes 0- 60 in about 7 flat).

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  My new Tacoma - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Gary Kos - November 24 - 1:53 pm

  Love the truck! Had an 84 Extracab (just got rid of it last year - talk about durability!) Wish I would have waited to buy - brand new model and, with low supply, dealer wouldnt deal. But it was just what I wanted, even in Speedway Blue! The upsizing is good. Engine is great. Would like better gas mileage but hope it will increase as it breaks in - only 2K miles.

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  A head turner - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Old fart - November 6 - 8:56 am

  When new, the truck got more than its share of attention. Good mileage and great ride are pluses. Cargo capacity when camping or hunting cant be beat. Also has gone places 4X4s wouldnt go. Air conditioner has been only problem with radiator and now A/C clutch needing to be changed.