Consumer's Choice: Best Cars and Trucks
Everyone is an expert on their own cars, and consumers are the best judges to pick the best cars of the year.
This list of consumers' best car choices is based on the reviews submitted by the consumers. Because car owners continue to drive and submit reviews, this list will evolve as the year goes on.
In order to be on this list, each car requires a minimum number of reviews and ratings.
Enjoy this Consumer's Choice list, and keep writing reviews!
Consumer's Choice: Best Cars and Trucks - 2005
2005 Cadillac STS
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-17/22-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.6L V6 255HP
4.6L V8 320HP
4.4L V8 469HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Pontiac GTO
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 16-17/21-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
6.0L V8 400HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 MINI Cooper
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 23-28/32-36 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 115HP
1.6L I4 168HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Ford Mustang
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 17-19/23-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 210HP
4.6L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Chevrolet SSR
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 13-15/19-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
6.0L V8 400HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 17-21/22-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 330HP
3.2L V6 215HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Dodge Magnum
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 14-19/20-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L V6 190HP
3.5L V6 250HP
5.7L V8 340HP
6.1L V8 425HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Toyota Tundra
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-18/18-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 236HP
4.7L V8 271HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Nissan Altima
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 20-24/27-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I4 175HP
3.5L V6 250HP
3.5L V6 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 16-21/20-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L I4 159HP
4.0L V6 236HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Mercury Montego
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Fullsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 21-29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L V6 203HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Cadillac CTS
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-18/23-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.8L V6 210HP
3.6L V6 255HP
6.0L V8 400HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 GMC Sierra
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 13-16/17-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.3L V6 195HP
4.8L V8 285HP
6.0L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Chrysler 300-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Fullsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 14-21/20-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L V6 190HP
3.5L V6 250HP
5.7L V8 340HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Ford F-150
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 14-16/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L V6 153HP
4.6L V8 231HP
5.4L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Hyundai Tucson
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 19-22/24-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 140HP
2.7L V6 173HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 12-17/15-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.7L V6 210HP
4.7L V8 235HP
5.7L V8 330HP
6.1L V8 420HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Nissan Titan
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 14/18-19 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
5.6L V8 305HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 22-38/30-46 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I5 150HP
1.9L I4 100HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 16-21/22-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L V6 201HP
3.0L V6 228HP
3.5L V6 268HP
5.5L V8 362HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
