Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
19
22
Highway:
26
29
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Available Engines:
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150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
180-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
220-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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What We Like
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What We Don't
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| • | Unabashed retro styling | | • | Choice of three engines, two of which are turbocharged | | • | Manual or automatic | | • | Versatile interior layout | | • | New convertible for 2005 |
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| + | Visual appeal | | + | Fun and easy to drive | | + | Maneuverability | | + | Ride comfort | | + | GT's performance |
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| - | Performance in non-turbo model with automatic | | - | Body lean |
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Vehicle Summary
Styling that incorporates elements of 1930s panel trucks and 1950s street rods is what makes the Chrysler PT Cruiser turn heads. Nothing on the road looks like the Cruiser, which is available in four trim levels with a choice of two turbocharged engines or a normally aspirated power plant. A PT Cruiser Convertible joined the wagon in spring 2004 as a 2005 model.
Read more
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http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=summary&crpPage=summary.jsp&makeid=10&modelid=4667&year=2005&myid=&logtype=6&revid=&aff=national