Stellantis Media Site 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring                                                Contact:                                                             Kristin                         Starnes                                                                                                Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring                                                                                                                                                           June 15, 2005,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               A 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine coupled with a five-speed manual transaxle that produces 150 horsepower (112 kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (222 N•m) of torque drives the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. Standard features on the Touring model include the choice of a Pebble Beige or Black power convertible soft top with boot, sport bar with integrated dome lamps, power windows and locks, power exterior mirrors, cloth low-back bucket seats with new Bauhaus feature fabric, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player, MP3 input jack and six premium speakers, 16-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels, easy-entry system front seats, rear 50/50 split fold-and-tumble seats, front and rear carpeted floor mats, color-keyed shifter bezel, three 12-volt power outlets, fog lamps, a pass-through cargo area, body-color fascias and bodyside moldings, and power decklid release with buttons in the lockable glove box and on the remote key fob. An optional 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 180 horsepower (134 kW) and 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) of torque with a four-speed automatic transaxle is an available option on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring model. Included with this powertrain are bright 2.4-liter Turbo badging and a large diameter bright exhaust tip. Other options include leather-trimmed low-back bucket seats, heated front seats, six-way power driver seat, anti-lock brakes, including four-wheel disc brakes and traction control on turbo-equipped vehicles, 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, an AM/FM stereo radio with an in-dash six-disc CD player and MP3 play capability. The new Boston Acoustics premium audio system, which includes six speakers and a 368-watt amplifier, also is available.