2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review Summary & Specs
Base Wagon
New turbos bring affordable power.
Summary & Specs
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser appeals to people of all ages and lifestyles with its whimsical, retro design. Its affordability increases the appeal. Its practicality often closes the deal with a roomy, versatile interior that makes it easy to justify.
The GT model adds needed hot-rod credibility, while the new 180-horsepower option should broaden its appeal.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup |
Chrysler PT Cruiser ($17,395); Touring Edition ($19,170); Limited Edition ($21,410); GT ($25,365) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.4-liter dohc turbocharged 16-valve inline 4 |
| Engines (optional) |
150-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 180-hp, 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4; 220-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve High Output turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
five-speed Getrag manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed Getrag manual; 4-speed AutoStick automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| 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 |
$17,395 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chrysler PT Turbo GT ($25,365) |
| Standard Equipment |
power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, rear window defroster and wiper, power side mirrors, six-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD, fog lamps, center console power outlet, fold-and-tumble quick-release rear seats, power glass sunroof, ABS, low-speed traction control, performance tuned suspension, 17-inch chromed alloy wheels and all-season performance tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
AutoStick transmission ($440) |
| Destination Charge |
590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$26,395 |
| Horse Power |
220 @ 5100 |
| Torque |
245 @ 2800-4500 |
| Fuel Economy |
21/27 |
| Wheelbase |
103 |
| Length/Width/Height |
168.8/67.1/63.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
40.2 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.2/50.2/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.5/46.7/40.9 |
| Trunk Volume |
64.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
twist-beam axle, trailing links, transverse Watt linkage, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
5.8 |
| Curb Weight |
3304 |
| Stock Tires |
205/50HR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
15 |