2001-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2001-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2001-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Year to Year Changes
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
Still a hot seller in its second season, the PT Cruiser got newly optional flame accent decals for the hood and front fenders. Base, Touring and Limited Editions were offered. Base models added some previously optional items as standard equipment, including a CD player and underseat storage bin. Adjustable driver's lumbar support went on the Limited. Side-impact airbags were standard on the Limited and optional on others. Antilock braking remained an option.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
A new turbocharged GT had 215 horsepower and 17-inch wheels. Chrysler markets it as the "PT Turbo." Manual transmission is standard, automatic optional on. Flame decals, a chrome-trim package, or a woodgrain-body-applique "woodie" look were optional.
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
New for '04 was a 180-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylider engine, optional on Touring and Limited models.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
The PT Cruiser is unchanged for 2005.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
All '06 PTs got revised front fascias and dashboards.
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
PT Cruiser carried over unchanged.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser dropped the high-performance GT models from its roster. Available on base wagons was a new Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition package that included a sunroof and unique interior and exterior trim.
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