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Chrysler PT Cruiser
Manufacturer:	DaimlerChrysler
Production:	2001–Current
Class:	Compact
Body Styles:	2-door convertible 4-door station wagon
Predecessor:	None

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a "retro"-styled wagon from DaimlerChrysler. It was designed as a modern interpretation of the Chrysler Airflow with Dodge Neon components, but the final product used a separate platform. It is a front wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the EPA for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A convertible was introduced in 2004. A turbocharged GT model was introduced in 2002.

The PT Cruiser was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year.

Officially, the “PT” stands for “Personal Transportation”, but the initials also designate the car's platform. The Neon was based on the Chrysler PL platform, or “Platform Low”, while the Cruiser was based on the Chrysler PT platform, for “Platform Tall”. “PT” was also the production code for the PT Cruiser.

For American markets they are manufactured at Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca, Mexico. The European plant is in Graz, Austria. The American version features a 2.4 L four-cylinder gasoline engine. In addition to this standard model, a 2.2 L diesel version is also available in Europe.

A 4-seat convertible model was added for 2005. It is a 2-door car with an integrated "sport bar" for added rigidity.

The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006. Notable exterior features include scalloped headlights, a new grille, and redesigned tail lights. Inside, an updated dashboard and more upscale materials are used. The audio system now features an auxiliary input line-in jack for MP3 players and is integrated into the dashboard, making it more difficult to replace with an aftermarket unit. The turbocharged 2.4 L engine is now available in 180 hp (134 kW) or "High-Output" 230 hp (172 kW) versions.

Design

The PT Cruiser was meant to be a Plymouth, before Chrysler's acquisition by Daimler-Benz. At the time, Chrysler had planned a new look for Plymouth, previewed by the Plymouth Prowler "hot rod". The Prowler's grille was aped by the PT Cruiser.

The new DaimlerChrysler firm did not have much faith in Plymouth as a separate entity, and began steps to rationalize and cancel the marque. Consequently, the PT Cruiser appeared in public only as a Chrysler.

External links

• AutoGuideWiki.com
• PT Cruiser Links
• Cruiser Quarterly Magazine

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