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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
And it?s practical, too.
2002 PT Cruiser Review Summary & Specifications
This car continues to be too cool to categorize. Its affordability greatly increases the appeal of its unique design. It continues to be fun, and the novelty has still not worn off. In the long term, the PT Cruiser offers a highly functional interior suitable for moving people or cargo. Add in the driving enjoyment and it's an affordable car that should keep its owners smiling for years. And if that's not enough, you can always order it with flames.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Albert Hall |
| Model Lineup | PT Cruiser ($16,200); Touring ($17,915); Limited Edition ($20,265) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline 4 |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp dohc 16v 2.4-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-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 ($20,265 |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge | 565 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS with low-speed traction control ($595) |
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| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 21425 |
| 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 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| 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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