2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Summary

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Kelley Blue Book Retail $7,925–$10,600  

MPG City: 18 – 21 Highway: 24 – 26

Available Engines

150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
180-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(3.7) 15 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Unabashed retro styling
Seat-mounted side airbags
Manual or automatic
Versatile interior layout
Wagon or convertible
 

What We Like

+Visual appeal
+Fun and easy to drive
+Maneuverability
+Ride comfort
 

What We Don't

-Performance in non-turbo model with automatic
-Aging platform
-No side curtain airbags
-Body lean
 
Chrysler has reorganized the PT Cruiser's trim levels for 2008, and the 230-horsepower, turbocharged GT model is no longer offered. Trim levels now include a base LX, mid-level Touring and top-level Limited. The Cruiser has relied on innumerable special editions, turbocharged and convertible variants and a belated nip-and-tuck to stay competitive against such models as the Chevrolet HHR and Mazda3 hatchback.   Read More

4 Available PT Cruiser Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$15,970
Touring 2dr Convertible
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$18,430
Touring 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$19,785
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$23,515
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