Pros:
- Simple controls
- Low cabin turbulence with the top down
- Pure open-top fun
Cons:
- Coarse engine
- Short on standard safety equipment
- Steering stands in the way of it being truly fun to drive
Guys and girls of all ages who just wanna have fun
Who should not buy the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible?
Uptight enthusiasts who've forgotten how to have fun
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Details and Specs:
- Body style: 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: Base, Touring, GT
- Price range (including options): $20,605 - $31,780
- Base engine: 2.4 liter inline 4 cylinder, 150 hp @ 5100 RPM, 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.4 liter turbocharged inline 4, 180 hp @ 5200 RPM, 210 @ 2800-4000 RPM (Touring); 2.4 liter turbocharged inline 4, 230 hp @ 4800 RPM, 245 lb-ft @ 2800 - 4800 RPM (GT)
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/29 MPG highway (non-turbo manual), 21/26 (non-turbo automatic), 21/27 (turbo manual), 19/26 (turbo automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags
- Optional safety equipment: Front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, keyless entry, air conditioning, CD player
- Major options: Leather seats, heated power-adjustable front seats, premium stereo
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, lifetime powertrain (with mandatory 5-year free inspections), 5 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
Best Rivals:
- Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
- MINI Cooper convertible
- Ford Mustang convertible
