Chrysler PT Cruiser Overview

The Chrysler PT Cruiser two-door convertible comes in Touring and GT trim only. In the Touring version, a 2.4-liter, twin-cam four-cylinder engine is tuned to deliver 150 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, a four-speed automatic is optional. A 180-horsepower turbocharged version of this same engine is optional on Touring convertibles. A 230-horsepower High Output turbocharged version of the 2.4-liter four-cylinder is standard on the GT. This engine comes with a heavy-duty five-speed manual transaxle made by Getrag; a four-speed automatic is optional.

For 2006, the PT Cruiser sees a significant facelift and a horsepower increase in the GT model. A more affordable 180-horsepower turbo is also available. The base model convertible has been dropped.