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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Product Chronology
June 15, 2005,
Auburn Hills, Mich.
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2005 MODEL YEAR - New model lineup-Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited and Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
- New Chrysler PT Cruiser model lineup offers one-of-a-kind PT Cruiser styling in a sport tourer package and an established record of high quality at a compact car price
- Linen Gold Pearl Coat included in exterior color offerings
- Standard HomeLink® universal garage door opener on Limited and GT models (buttons on driver's visor)
2004 MODEL YEAR - New 2.4-liter turbo with 180 horsepower (134 kW), 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) of torque, and four-speed automatic transaxle powertrain option, available on Touring and Limited models. Includes special power-assisted disc/drum brakes and large-diameter chrome exhaust tip
- New exterior colors: Deep Plum Pearl Coat replaces Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat; Bright Seamist Green Metallic Clear Coat replaces Steel Blue Pearl Coat; Cool Vanilla Clear Coat replaces Stone White Clear Coat
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio(a) option available on all models; includes one-year subscription
- UConnect™ hands-free communication option (late availability) on Touring, Limited and GT models
- Liftgate-mounted spoiler: optional on PT Cruiser, Touring and Limited; standard on GT
- Chrome Accents Group expanded with leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bright Silver painted spokes and bright pedal package
- New 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel for 2.4-liter Turbo applications
2003 MODEL YEAR New GT price class includes: - 2.4-liter, I-4, DOHC intercooled High-Output Turbo engine
- Heavy-duty five-speed manual transaxle
- Optional automatic transaxle with AutoStick®
- Satin Silver painted shift knob
- Satin Silver shifter bezel (automatic transaxle only)
- Body color front and rear fascias (unique from Limited Edition)
- Performance seat with Fresno cloth
- Driver seat manual lumbar adjuster
- Silver cluster gauge and cluster bezel
- Gauge cluster includes 140-mph speedometer and tachometer with "2.4L Turbo" graphic
- Performance-tuned suspension
- Performance ABS with four-wheel disc brakes and low-speed traction control
- 17-inch silver painted five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels standard, chrome optional
- P205/50HR17 all-season performance tires
New optional package on GT includes: - Leather seating surfaces with perforated leather inserts
- Driver's seat power height adjuster
- Front side air bags
- Unique, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power moon roof
- 17-inch chrome cast-aluminum wheels
- AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player
EQUIPMENT GROUPS - Chrome Accents Group, optional on Touring and Limited Edition models (late availability)
CHASSIS New wheel treatments: - 15-inch bolt-on wheel cover with bright lug nut caps-standard on PT Cruiser
- 16-inch painted cast-aluminum wheel-standard on Touring
- 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel-standard on Limited Edition, optional on Touring (2002 running change)
- Traction control is available as a separate option on?Touring and Limited Edition models (requires ABS)
BODY - Body-color monotone front and rear fascias-standard on Limited Edition
- Accent-color bodyside moldings-standard on Base models
- New exterior colors: Electric Blue Pearl Coat and Onyx Green Pearl Coat
INTERIOR - New interior color added: Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray
- New Bright Silver Metallic cluster and passenger-side air bag door for Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic
- Black and Stone White exterior colors and Dark Slate Gray interior color
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc in-dash CD changer is optional on all models
2002 MODEL YEAR - Three price classes replace Equipment Groups:
- Base
- Touring Edition
- Limited Edition
- AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and changer controls-standard on all price classes
- Front passenger underseat storage bin-standard on all price classes
- New front passenger seat inboard armrest-standard on all price classes
- New rear seat trapped occupant release handle
2001 MODEL YEAR - July 2000 Production
- Heated driver and front passenger seats (includes driver manual lumbar adjuster)-Limited Edition (running change)
- Front passenger underseat storage bin-optional on all models (running change)
- Five-gang window switch (controlling all four windows) in instrument panel center stack replaces three-gang switch-standard on all models
- AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and changer controls-optional on all models
At Introduction (March 2000) - Unique Package – Flexible cargo-carrying capability, flexible front and rear seating arrangements, abundant interior space relative to overall size, easy entry and exit, comfortable, upright seating position and exceptional roominess 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve SMPI four-cylinder engine-150 horsepower (112 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque (220 N•m) at 4,000 rpm
- Low-profile, twist beam axle rear suspension with trailing arms, Watt linkage for lateral motion control and stabilizer bar
- Optional roof rack with U.S.-industry first continuously variable fore/aft adjustable crossbars and side-by-side stowage
- Fold, tumble and remove 65/35 split, three-passenger rear seating with unique quick-release removal latches
- Chrysler Group's first center rear seat three-point Unibelt restraint system
- Available supplemental side air bags
- Front seat belt pretensioners standard
- Rear seat LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system standard
Chrysler PT Cruiser Model Chronology - 1997 – Plymouth Pronto Concept revealed at Detroit auto show
- 1998 – Gold two-door Pronto Cruizer concept introduced at Geneva motor show
- 1999 – Gold four-door PT Cruiser concept, Silver production PT Cruiser revealed at Detroit auto show
- 2000 – Chrysler Panel Cruiser concept, GT Cruiser (2.4-liter turbo) concept at Detroit auto show
- 2001 – Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Styling Study at New York auto show
- 2001 – Chrysler PT Cruiser Flames version introduced at What's New
- 2001 – Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser and Woodie revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
- 2002 – Chrysler PT Turbo revealed at New York auto show
- 2002 – Chrysler PT Chrome Accents package revealed at What's New
- 2002 – Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 2 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
- 2003 – Updated Chrysler PT Chrome Accents package introduced at What's New
- 2003 – Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
- 2004 – 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible revealed at Detroit auto show
- 2004 – Chrysler PT Cruiser Two-Tone edition introduced
- 2004 – Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 4 revealed at Woodward Dream Cruise
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