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New turbos bring affordable power.
2004 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 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.
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| 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 | 17395 |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | AutoStick transmission ($440) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 26395 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| 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 | |
| Turning Radius | 40.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/50.2/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/46.7/40.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 64.2 |
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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 |
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