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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
Retrowagon, and gangster convertible.
2008 PT Cruiser Review Summary & Specifications
The Chrysler PT Cruiser appeals to people of all ages and lifestyles with its whimsical, retro design. Its affordability increases its appeal. It's also practical, with a roomy, versatile interior. It isn't particularly refined, however. The convertible offers genuine open-air fun and is great for carrying four people, but there's no place for cargo. The lower-priced models offer the best value and we think they make the most sense.NewCarTestDrive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Los Angeles, with Jeff Vettraino and Phil Berg reporting from Detroit and Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler PT Cruiser LX wagon ($14,940); convertible ($18,530); Touring wagon ($18,930); Limited wagon ($22,660) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 180-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, torso-protecting front side-impact airbags, tire-pressure monitor, seat belt pretensioners, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Toluca, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14940 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring ($18,930) |
| Standard Equipment | YES Essentials cloth upholstery; air conditioning; six-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; tilt steering wheel; cruise control power windows; speed-sensitive power locks; remote keyless entry; engine immobilizer; tinted glass; rear window defroster, wiper, and washer; 65/35 split folding and removable rear seat; trip computer; theft-deterrent system;; power mirrors; fog lights rear spoiler; P205/55R16 tires on alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with antilock four wheel disc brakes and traction control ($1905); four-speed automatic transmission; sunroof ($795); Sound Group II with 368-watt Boston Acoustics audio system, Sirius satellite radio with one-year subscription and 6-disc CD changer ($800) |
| Destination Charge | 640 |
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| Price as Tested | 23895 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 180 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 210 @ 2800-4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 168.9/67.1/63.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/50.1/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/46.7/40.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 62.7 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | twist-beam axle, trailing arms, transverse Watt's linkage, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3222 |
| Stock Tires | 205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 |
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