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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
Looks are only the beginning.
2001 PT Cruiser Review Summary & Specifications
Chrysler's PT Cruiser represents a good value and its unique design appeals to all types of people. What if the novelty of the Cruiser's styling wears off after a year or two? We're still left with a car that's enjoyable to drive with a highly functional interior well suited for whatever most people will ask of an automobile. Combine the PT Cruiser's versatility with its strong character, and other small cars begin to look limited by comparison.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Albert Hall |
| Model Lineup | PT Cruiser ($16,500); Limited Edition ($20,120) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline 4 |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp dohc 16v 2.4-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, optional front-passenger side airbags, optional ABS |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toluca, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16500 |
| Model Tested MSRP | PT Cruiser Limited Edition ($20,685) |
| Standard Equipment | power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, rear window defroster and wiper, power side mirrors, six-speaker AM/FM stereo cassette, fog lamps, center console power outlet, fold-and-tumble quick-release rear seats, front passenger side-impact airbags, power glass sunroof, fog lamps, touring suspension with 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS with low-speed traction control ($595) |
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| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 21280 |
| Horse Power | 150 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/26 |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 168.8/67.1/63.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.3/58.2 |
| Turning Radius | 36.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/54.0/40.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/46.8/40.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 64.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | twist-beam axle |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3123 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 |
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