Chrysler PT Cruiser - Revision history

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	[[image:2007_PT_Cruiser_silvercableft.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|'''The 2007 [[Chrysler]] PT Cruiser Convertible''']]		[[image:2007_PT_Cruiser_silvercableft.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|'''The 2007 [[Chrysler]] PT Cruiser Convertible''']]
	The '''[[Chrysler]] PT Cruiser''' is a "retro"-styled station wagon built by [[Chrysler]], a marque of [[DaimlerChrysler]]. It was introduced for 2001 and has become Chrysler's entry-level vehicle (replacing the Plymouth Neon after the demise of the Plymouth marque), slotting below the [[Chrysler Sebring\|Sebring]] in the lineup.		The '''Chrysler PT Cruiser''' is a "retro"-styled station wagon built by [[Chrysler]], a marque of [[DaimlerChrysler]]. It was introduced for 2001 and has become Chrysler's entry-level vehicle (replacing the Plymouth Neon after the demise of the Plymouth marque), slotting below the [[Chrysler Sebring\|Sebring]] in the lineup.

	It was designed as a modern interpretation of the [[Chrysler Airflow]] with [[Dodge Neon]] components, but the final design used a separate platform. In November 2007, Chrysler LLC announced that the 2008 model year will be the final year for the PT Cruiser Convertible, while the 5-door wagon is expected to be produced thru the 2009 model year in its present form.		It was designed as a modern interpretation of the [[Chrysler Airflow]] with [[Dodge Neon]] components, but the final design used a separate platform. In November 2007, Chrysler LLC announced that the 2008 model year will be the final year for the PT Cruiser Convertible, while the 5-door wagon is expected to be produced thru the 2009 model year in its present form.

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	*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''		*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''
	*Drive journalist Toby Hagon nominated the Chrysler PT Cruiser as the worst car in the decade criticising for its medoicracy.		*Drive journalist Toby Hagon nominated the Chrysler PT Cruiser as the worst car in the decade criticising for its medoicracy.
			*Drive journalist Jez Spinks nominated the Chrysler PT Cruiser as the worst car in the decade criticising for retrograde perfromance, ride and handling.
	==Final Generation: (2001–Present)==		==Final Generation: (2001–Present)==
	It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.		It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.

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	*"If you're looking for a full-size recreation of a 1940s American sedan, the PT Cruiser will be too small and probably not cushy enough for you. And if you look at it as an alternative small SUV like the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, the PT Cruiser does not offer the same ground clearance or optional all-wheel drive." - '''Kelley Blue Book'''		*"If you're looking for a full-size recreation of a 1940s American sedan, the PT Cruiser will be too small and probably not cushy enough for you. And if you look at it as an alternative small SUV like the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, the PT Cruiser does not offer the same ground clearance or optional all-wheel drive." - '''Kelley Blue Book'''
	*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''		*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''
			*Drive journalist Toby Hagon nominated the Chrysler PT Cruiser as the worst car in the decade criticising for its medoicracy.
	==Final Generation: (2001–Present)==		==Final Generation: (2001–Present)==
	It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.		It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.

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	The Chryser PT Cruiser is one of the cars in ''Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec''.		The Chryser PT Cruiser is one of the cars in ''Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec''.

			The PT Cruiser is also in the D class cars on the ''Forza Motorsport'' game.

	==Awards==		==Awards==
	The PT Cruiser was on ''Car and Driver's'' Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year.		The PT Cruiser was on ''Car and Driver's'' Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year.

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	* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070815.001/chrysler-adds-sunset-boulevard-appeal-to-pt-cruiser Chrysler adds Sunset Boulevard appeal to PT Cruiser]		* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070815.001/chrysler-adds-sunset-boulevard-appeal-to-pt-cruiser Chrysler adds Sunset Boulevard appeal to PT Cruiser]
	* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090115.007/chrysler-axes-the-pt-cruiser Chrysler Axes the PT Cruiser]		* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090115.007/chrysler-axes-the-pt-cruiser Chrysler Axes the PT Cruiser]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/chrysler-bids-farewell-to-iconic-pt.html Chrysler Bids Farewell to Iconic PT Cruiser, Last Model Rolls Off Assembly Line in Mexico]

	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_PT_Cruiser PT Cruiser], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chrysler_PT_Cruiser&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_PT_Cruiser PT Cruiser], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chrysler_PT_Cruiser&action=history contributors].

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Final Generation: (2001–2009)

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	*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''		*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''

	==Final Generation: (~~2001–2009~~)==		==Final Generation: (2001–Present)==
	It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.		It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.

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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
			In Top Gear Series 3, Episode 1, Simon Cowell, a Star in a Reasonably Priced Car described a Chrysler PT Cruiser as a hearse.

			The Chryser PT Cruiser is one of the cars in ''Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec''.
	==Awards==		==Awards==
	The PT Cruiser was on ''Car and Driver's'' Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year.		The PT Cruiser was on ''Car and Driver's'' Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year.

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	*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''		*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''

	==~~Current~~ Generation: (2001–2009)==		==Final Generation: (2001–2009)==
	It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.		It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.

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	*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''		*"Recent tweaks have improved some of the controls. But a wide turning circle, flawed driving position, and compromised visibility are detractions." - '''Consumer Reports'''

	==Current Generation: (~~2001–present~~)==		==Current Generation: (2001–2009)==
	It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.		It is a [[front-wheel drive]] 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A [[convertible]] was introduced for the 2005 model year.

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	The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006. Notable exterior features include scalloped headlights, a new grille, and redesigned taillights. Inside, an updated dashboard and more upscale materials are used. The audio system now features a line-in jack for MP3 players and is integrated into the dashboard, making it more difficult to replace with an aftermarket unit. The [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] 2.4 L engine is now available in 180 [[HP\|hp]] (134 kW) or "High-Output" 230 [[HP\|hp]] (172 kW) versions.		The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006. Notable exterior features include scalloped headlights, a new grille, and redesigned taillights. Inside, an updated dashboard and more upscale materials are used. The audio system now features a line-in jack for MP3 players and is integrated into the dashboard, making it more difficult to replace with an aftermarket unit. The [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] 2.4 L engine is now available in 180 [[HP\|hp]] (134 kW) or "High-Output" 230 [[HP\|hp]] (172 kW) versions.

			On January 15, 2009, Chrysler, fighting for its survival due to the 2008 Economic Crisis, announced the discontinuation of the PT Cruiser. Sales of the niche vehicle was down to 50,910 units in 2008 from a high of 144,717 back in 2001.

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	The new DaimlerChrysler firm did not have much faith in Plymouth as a separate entity, and began steps to rationalize and cancel the marque. Consequently, the PT Cruiser appeared in public only as a Chrysler.		The new DaimlerChrysler firm did not have much faith in Plymouth as a separate entity, and began steps to rationalize and cancel the marque. Consequently, the PT Cruiser appeared in public only as a Chrysler.


	==Worldwide==		==Worldwide==

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	* [http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/2008PTCruiserSunset/ 2008 PT Cruiser Sunset]		* [http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/2008PTCruiserSunset/ 2008 PT Cruiser Sunset]
	* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070815.001/chrysler-adds-sunset-boulevard-appeal-to-pt-cruiser Chrysler adds Sunset Boulevard appeal to PT Cruiser]		* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070815.001/chrysler-adds-sunset-boulevard-appeal-to-pt-cruiser Chrysler adds Sunset Boulevard appeal to PT Cruiser]
			* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090115.007/chrysler-axes-the-pt-cruiser Chrysler Axes the PT Cruiser]

	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_PT_Cruiser PT Cruiser], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chrysler_PT_Cruiser&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_PT_Cruiser PT Cruiser], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chrysler_PT_Cruiser&action=history contributors].