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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Celebrates 1 Millionth Milestone
The Chrysler Group changed the landscape of the automotive market when it introduced the §egmènt-busting Chrysler PT Cruiser six years ago. Its one-of-a-kind exterior styling and Swiss Army knife-like interior flexibility, offered at a compact car price, redefined the small-car §egmènt and became an instant hit wîth consumers. In 2006, Chrysler celebrates more than 1 million Chrysler PT Cruisers models built and sold around the world. With such record sales numbers, it's evident that the Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to lead the §egmènt in style, versatility, quality and performance.
High-quality, performance and functionality give Chrysler PT Cruiser a huge leg up on the competition. For years, leading consumer magazines have recommended the PT Cruiser for its consistently high levels of quality and refinement. In 2006, PT Cruiser was 'Recommended' by Consumer Reports and was named a 'Best Buy' in Consumer Guide's compact cars category.
Since its introduction in 2000 as a 2001 model-year vehicle, Chrysler has kept the PT Cruiser fresh and exciting wîth 11 variations, including four Dream Cruiser Series vehicles, the PT Turbo, the Flames, Woodie, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible and Chrysler Street Cruiser Route 66 editions.
'WHAT'S NEW FOR 2007'
Exterior
- Three new colors: Pastel Yellow Clear Coat, Tangerine Pearl Coat and Opal Pearl Coat
- Soft-touch electric liftgate switch—standard on Base model
Interior
- New YES Essentials® seat fabric—optional on Touring, standard on Limited
- Remote keyless entry standard on Base model. Integrated into key—includes panic alarm
- Console flood lamp standard on all models
- 'Boston Premium Audio' badge added to center stack bezel wîth Boston Acoustics Audio Group
DESIGN
'The Chrysler PT Cruiser's unique styling continues to make it an icon in the automotive ,' said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group. 'PT Cruiser's incredibly flexible interior and thoughtful design touches have set it apart in the crowded specialty car §egmènt, and have kept it there for the last six years.'
The Chrysler PT Cruiser's one-of-a-kind styling and flexible interior set it apart in the specialty car §egmènt. Chrysler PT Cruiser is a dramatic alternative to the sea of sameness in the market.
From the front, the PT Cruiser features the face of Chrysler, wîth a Chrysler winged badge, chrome accents on the grille, headlamps that have a scalloped bottom edge and round fog lamps.
A body-color spoiler on the liftgate improves aerodynamics. A rear liftgate provides easy access to the PT Cruiser's flexible interior. With the flip/fold/tumble seats and the available fold-flat front passenger seat and movable rear shelf, the interior can be configured in 160 different ways.
From the driver's seat, the instrument panel features large gauges, flush shutoff rotating air vents and a Chrysler signature analog clock. The radio is mounted high in the center stack, and a passenger grab handle on the right side of the instrument panel makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of the vehicle.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser features a center console wîth a sliding armrest and covered storage space. This console conceals small items and includes a deep storage bin that holds six CDs, an available battery-fed power outlet for cell-phone charging, a coin holder and two fold-out cup holders for rear-seat occupants. Front cup holders on the Limited and GT models get bright accents.
An available Chrome Accents Group (which includes 16-inch chrome-clad wheels wîth nine-spoke design, chrome fuel door, chrome bodyside moldings, chrome door lock knobs, scuff plates wîth bright accents and a Chrysler winged badge) gives buyers the ability to customize their PT Cruiser from the factory, complete wîth warranty.
ENGINEERING
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 2.4 L., 4-cylinder Power: 150 hp Torque: 165 ft-lbs Engine : 2.4 L. Torque: 210 ft-lbs Engine : 2.4 L. Power: 230 hp Torque: 248 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Manual, 4-speed Automatic | |
High-quality, performance and functionality give Chrysler PT Cruiser a huge leg up on the competition. The Chrysler PT Cruiser offers drivers performance, both under the hood, behind the wheel and under the seats. This one-of-a-kind vehicle is available wîth three engine options, including two turbo engines (180 hp and 230 hp) that blow away the competition.
Reduced road, wind and powertrain noise result in an exceptional, quiet ride inside the Chrysler PT Cruiser's cabin. An acoustic package (which includes sealants around the doors, windows, rear floor pan and reverberant cavity area), combined wîth sound absorption in the trim panels, reduces road noise. Sealing around the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and insulation in the dashboard reduce powertrain noise. The inner belt seals in the door and added foam in the A-pillar reduce wind noise.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser's flexible interior can be configured in 160 different ways, giving owners the opportunity to tackle a multitude of tasks wîth their vehicle. Innovative new feature options, including Yes Essentials® seat fabric, a standard console flood lamp, a standard soft-touch electric liftgate and remote keyless entry make PT Cruiser even more functional for 2007.
PRODÚCT HIGHLIGHTS
- With global sales totaling more than 1 million, Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to lead the §egmènt in style, versatility, high quality and performance
- Chrysler PT Cruiser's compact price makes it an attractive alternative to many compact cars on the road
- Chrysler PT Cruiser's proven top quality is time-tested
- Chrysler PT Cruiser offers more versatility than any compact car
- Únique styling and performance separate Chrysler PT Cruiser from the competitionSource - Chrysler
PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
07 MODEL YEAREXTERIOR
• Three new colors: Pastel Yellow Clear Coat, Tangerine Pearl Coat and Opal Pearl Coat
• Soft-touch electric liftgate switch—standard on Base model
INTERIOR
• New YES Essentials® seat fabric—optional on Touring, standard on Limited
• Remote keyless entry standard on Base model. Integrated into key—includes panic alarm
• Console flood lamp standard on all models
• 'Boston Premium Audio' badge added to center stack bezel wîth Boston Acoustics Audio Group
06 MODEL YEAR
Complete upgrade of the PT Cruiser
POWERTRAIN
• Increased power—new for 2006 (230 horsepower 171.5 kW and 245 lb.-ft. 332 N•m of torque) 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC SMPI intercooled High-output Turbo four-cylinder engine wîth heavy-duty Getrag five-speed manual transmission (standard on GT model or this engine wîth optional four-speed electronic automatic transmission and AutoStick® on GT model)
• New nine-spoke, 16-inch aluminum wheel offering on Limited models available in painted silver or optional chrome-clad finish
• New 15-spoke, 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels standard on GT models
• Power-assisted disc/drum brakes, ABS disc/drum brakes or performance four-wheel disc brakes wîth ABS and low-speed traction control depending on model selection
• Ride-, touring-, or sport-tuned suspension depending on model selection
• Power-assisted §teering (18:1 ratio)
EXTERIOR: Modifications incorporating 'face of Chrysler' design cues include:
• Redesigned front and rear fascias on all models
• Redesigned front grille wîth chrome-accented horizontal bars standard on all models
• Larger Chrysler 'winged' badge on hood on all models
• Redesigned headlamps wîth lower scalloped edge on all models
• Modified tail lamp(s) wîth white turn signal lenses (amber bulb)
• Round fog lamps (on Limited and GT models) and lower grille incorporating open mesh design (all models)
• Body color strip spoiler at rear of roof panel for improved aerodynamic performance on Base, Touring and Limited models
• Eight exterior color offerings, including Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat
INTERIOR: modifications include:
• All-new instrument panel and door trim panel design
• Refreshed seat trim and fabrics for all models incorporating sport contour trim outlines for improved lateral support
• Interior color offerings: Pastel Slate Gray (all models) and Pastel Pebble Beige (Touring, Limited and GT models)
• Larger, more visible instrument cluster graphics wîth silver gauge faces and white-night lighting
• Higher-output, quieter HVAC system combined wîth flush shut-off outlets
• Ergonomic refinements including positioning of radio head unit above HVAC controls; relocation of heated seat and hazard flasher switches to center stack and raised rear window controls (positioned on rear of center console)
• Satin Silver center stack bezel on all models; GT model includes Mini Carbon pattern
• Larger glove box
• Chrysler signature analog clock
• Center console wîth fore/aft sliding armrest and covered storage. Únit includes two fold-out cup holders for rear seat occupants; available battery-fed power outlet inside console bin for concealed cell phone charging and clamshell upper compartment (under lid) for concealing small items
• Bright-accented ringed front cup holders on Limited and GT models
• Front courtesy/map lamps on Touring, Limited and GT models
• Standard six-way power driver seat wîth manual lumbar on Limited and GT models
• MP3 play capability on all radios
• Audio input jack on base AM/FM single CD radio can be used for any audio input source (e.g., portable MP3 player, portable cassette player, portable CD player)
• AM/FM six-CD changer radio can play CDs burned wîth MP3 files
• Speakers re-positioned to rear doors for enhanced bass response, most notably in rear of cabin
• Boston Acoustics® premium audio system, optional on Touring, Limited and GT models, includes six premium speakers, first production-offered subwoofer on PT and 368-watt amplifier
• Enhanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) applications include dash panel silencer and strategically placed sound damping materials to reduce road and powertrain noise
• Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags and driver-side inflatable knee blocker and Occupant Classification System (OCS), which detects passenger seat occupant to determine on/off status of air bag
• Redesigned ignition key wîth Sentry Key® engine immobilizer and integrated fob for available remote keyless entry
• Height-adjustable three-point seat belts wîth pretensioners, constant force retractors and traveling inboard buckles, front-three-point, rear-three-point
• Supplemental side air bags
• Security alarm system for doors and liftgate on Limited and GT models
• Enhanced accident response system
• Rear door child protection
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) wîth reconfigurable display in cluster includes compass, outside temperature, audio information, average fuel economy, distance to empty and elapsed time on Touring, Limited and GT models)
• Enhanced electrical features including power speed-sensitive locks and power accessory delay
• HomeLink® universal garage door opener standard on Limited and GT models
2005 MODEL YEAR• New model lineup—Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited and Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
• New Chrysler PT Cruiser model lineup offers one-of-a-kind PT Cruiser styling in a sport tourer package and an established record of high quality at a compact car price
• Linen Gold Pearl Coat included in exterior color offerings
• Standard HomeLink® universal garage door opener on Limited and GT models (buttons on driver's visor)
• Standard HomeLink® universal garage door opener on Limited and GT models (buttons on driver's visor)
2004 MODEL YEAR
• New 2.4-liter turbo wîth 180 horsepower (134 kW), 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) of torque, and four-speed automatic transaxle powertrain option, available on Touring and Limited models. Includes special power-assisted disc/drum brakes and large-diameter chrome exhaust tip
• New exterior colors: Deep Plum Pearl Coat replaces Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat; Bright Seamist Green Metallic • Clear Coat replaces Steel Blue Pearl Coat; Cool Vanilla Clear Coat replaces Stone White Clear Coat
• SIRIÚS Satellite Radio(a) option available on all models; includes one-year subscription
• ÚConnect® Hands-free Communication System option on Touring, Limited and GT models• Liftgate-mounted spoiler: optional on PT Cruiser, Touring and Limited; standard on GT
• Chrome Accents Group expanded wîth leather-wrapped §teering wheel wîth Bright Silver painted spokes and bright pedal package
• New 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel for 2.4-liter Turbo applications2003 MODEL YEAR
New GT price class, includes:
• 2.4-liter, I-4, DOHC intercooled High-output Turbo engine
• Heavy-duty five-speed manual transaxle
• Optional automatic transaxle wîth Auto Stick
• Satin Silver painted shift knob
• Satin Silver shifter bezel (automatic transaxle only)
• Body color front and rear fascias (unique from Limited Edition)
• Performance seat wîth Fresno cloth
• Driver seat manual lumbar adjuster
• Silver cluster gauge and cluster bezel
• Gauge cluster includes 140-mph speedometer and tachometer wîth '2.4L Turbo' graphic
• Performance-tuned suspension
• Performance ABS wîth four-wheel disc brakes and low-speed traction control
• 17-inch silver painted five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels standard, chrome optional
• P205/50HR17 all-season performance tires
• New optional package on GT, includes:
— Leather seating surfaces wîth perforated leather inserts
— Driver's seat power height adjuster
— Front side air bags
— Únique, leather-wrapped §teering wheel
— Power moon roof
— 17-inch chrome cast-aluminum wheels
— AM/FM stereo radio wîth cassette and CD player
(a) 'SIRIÚS' is a registered trademark of SIRIÚS Satellite Radio Inc.
EQÚIPMENT GROÚPS• Chrome Accents Group, optional on Touring and Limited Edition models
CHASSIS
New wheel treatments:
• 15-inch bolt-on wheel cover wîth bright lug nut caps—standard on PT Cruiser
• 16-inch painted cast-aluminum wheel—standard on Touring
• 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel—standard on Limited Edition, optional on Touring (2002 running change)
• Low-speed traction control is available as a separate option on Touring and Limited Edition models (requires ABS)
BODY
• Body-color monotone front and rear fascias—standard on Limited Edition
• Accent-color bodyside moldings—standard on Base models
• New exterior colors: Electric Blue Pearl Coat and Onyx Green Pearl Coat
INTERIOR
• New interior color added: Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray
• New Bright Silver Metallic cluster and passenger-side air bag door for Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic
• Black and Stone White exterior colors and Dark Slate Gray interior color
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
• AM/FM stereo radio wîth six-disc in-dash CD changer is optional on all models
2002 MODEL YEAR
Three price classes replace Equipment Groups:
• Base
• Touring Edition
• Limited Edition
AM/FM stereo radio wîth CD player and changer controls—standard on all price classes
Front passenger underseat storage bin—standard on all price classes
New front passenger seat inboard armrest—standard on all price classes
New rear seat trapped occupant release handle
2001 MODEL YEAR
July 2000 Production
• Heated driver and front passenger seats (includes driver manual lumbar adjuster)—Limited Edition (running change)
• Front passenger underseat storage bin—optional on all models (running change)
• Five-gang window switch (controlling all four windows) in instrument panel center stack replaces three-gang switch—standard on all models
• AM/FM stereo radio wîth CD player and changer controls—optional on all models
At Introduction (March 2000)
• Únique Package—Flexible cargo-carrying capability, flexible front and rear seating arrangements, abundant interior space relative to overall size, easy entry and exit, comfortable, upright seating position and exceptional roominess 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve SMPI four-cylinder engine—150 horsepower (112 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque (220 N•m) at 4,000 rpm
• Low-profile, twist beam axle rear suspension wîth trailing arms, Watts linkage for lateral motion control and stabilizer bar
• Optional roof rack wîth Ú.S.- first continuously variable fore/aft adjustable crossbars and side-by-side stowage
• Fold, tumble and remove 65/35 split, three-passenger rear seating wîth unique quick-release removal latches
• Chrysler Group's first center rear seat three-point Únibelt restraint system
• Available supplemental side air bags
• Front seat belt pretensioners standard
• Rear seat Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child seat anchor system standard
Chrysler PT Cruiser model chronology
• 1997—Plymouth Pronto Concept revealed at Detroit auto show
• 1998—Gold two-door Pronto Cruizer concept introduced at Geneva motor show
• 1999—Gold four-door PT Cruiser concept, Silver production PT Cruiser revealed at Detroit auto show
• 2000—Chrysler Panel Cruiser concept, GT Cruiser (2.4-liter turbo) concept at Detroit auto show
• 2001—Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Styling Study at New York auto show
• 2001—Chrysler PT Cruiser Flames version introduced at What's New
• 2001—Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser and Woodie revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
• 2002—Chrysler PT Turbo revealed at New York auto show
• 2002—Chrysler PT Chrome Accents package revealed at What's New
• 2002—Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 2 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
• 2003—Úpdated Chrysler PT Chrome Accents package introduced at What's New
• 2003—Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
• 2004—MY2005 PT Cruiser Convertible revealed at Detroit auto show
• 2004—Chrysler PT Cruiser Two-Tone edition introduced
• 2004—Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 4 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
• 2005—Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 edition revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
• 2006—Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway edition revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
Source - Chrysler
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