2005 Toyota Prius

Last Word: 2005 Toyota Prius

What's Hot

Excellent gas mileage

Roomy, airy interior

Lots of standard equipment

What's Not

Polarizing styling

Overly light steering

Limited handling acumen

What's New

For the 2005 model year, Toyota made minor trim package changes.

Key Options

Side curtain side airbags are an important stand-alone option. An alarm system, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a garage-door opener, and a smart key system compose a desirable package of options. Stability control is part of another package with the curtain airbags, foglamps, and Xenon high-intensity discharge lamps. A Navigation system comes with the smart key, curtain airbags, and the premium audio system.

Final Word

The Toyota Prius is science fiction made reality, in a practical, livable form.