Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
When it was launched in 2001, the PT Cruiser was everybody's shopping list and customers paid thousands of dollars over the sticker price to get one. In 2006, that didn't happen anymore so the Chrysler launched a mid-life cycle refresh.
The main advantage of the vehicle was its retro-modern look. With its high greenhouse and rounded hood, it resembled the styling of the '50s era. The dashboard looked like it was taken from an old family van with its round analog dials. But the modern touches were there, with LED matrix displays, like on an old computer.
For the 2006 model, the headlights were reshaped and the styling got smoother. The whole front and rear fascia were redesigned, as well as new wheel designs. But it was the same look that made customers storm the dealer's doors back in 2001.
The refreshes interior brought a new instrument cluster and a new door panel. The Limited and GT get a six-way power driver seat this year, and all models receive upgraded sound insulation. For the sound system, all the trim levels were upgraded, and, on top of that, a 368-watt Boston Acoustics premium audio was available.
For the drivetrain, the biggest improvement was for the turbo version. While the 2001 model featured a 180 hp unit, the 2006 model has received an additional 50 hp. The vehicle didn't offer standard ABS for all of its range. It was available for the GT and Limited trim levels. Another disappointment was the lack of a good rear suspension. The PT Cruiser didn't take only the look from the '50s. It also took a steel beam rear axle even if it was front-wheel-drive.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6300 RPM 116 HP @ 6300 RPM 114 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4550 RPM 157 Nm @ 4550 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2956.4 lbs (1341 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 5200 RPM 143 HP @ 5200 RPM 141 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 158 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 214 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5100 RPM 150 HP @ 5100 RPM 148 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3165 lbs (1436 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 5200 RPM 143 HP @ 5200 RPM 141 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 158 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 214 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4178 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5100 RPM 150 HP @ 5100 RPM 148 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GT Turbo 5MT FWD (223 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 164 KW @ 5100 RPM 223 HP @ 5100 RPM 220 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 245 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 332 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo 4AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5200 RPM 179 HP @ 5200 RPM 177 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 2800-4000 RPM 285 Nm @ 2800-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRD 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4200 RPM 150 HP @ 4200 RPM 148 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM 300 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.3 cuFT (518 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365.2 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |