2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review Summary & Specs
Base Wagon
Turbocharger turns this Cruiser into a hot rod.
Summary & Specs
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As Chrysler says, the PT Cruiser is too cool to categorize. Its gangster design appeals to people of all ages and lifestyles. Its affordability greatly increases the appeal of its unique design. Its practicality closes the deal for many buyers. Its roomy interior, and affordability should keep owners smiling for years.
The Turbo has added needed hot-rod credibility, yet the novelty of the base car's styling has still not worn off. And if that's not enough, you can always order it with flames.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup |
PT Cruiser ($16,275); Touring ($17,990); Limited Edition ($20,340); Turbo ($22,500) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.4-liter dohc turbocharged 16v inline 4 |
| Engines (optional) |
150-hp dohc 16v 2.4-liter inline-4; 215-hp dohc 16v turbocharged 2.4-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
Getrag five-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
front-passenger side airbags, ABS, 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 |
$16,275 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
PT Turbo ($22,500) |
| 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, power glass sunroof; Turbo adds ABS with low-speed traction control, performance tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels and performance tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
NA |
| Destination Charge |
590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$22,500 |
| Horse Power |
215 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
245 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/22 |
| 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 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/46.8/40.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
64.2 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
twist-beam axle |
| Ground Clearance |
6.5 |
| Curb Weight |
3304 |
| Stock Tires |
205/50HR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
15.0 |