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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Date Published: 3/14/08

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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MSRP:
$14,485 - 29,060

Invoice:
$13,681 - 27,020

Class:
Compact Car

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Expert Rating Summary
Category Limited, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.4
Fuel Economy 5 6.7
Ride Quality 6 4.9
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.6
Quietness 5 4.2
Controls 6 5.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 3.9
Cargo Room 8 4.7
Value within Class 9 6.2
Total Score: 61 52
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
Minor styling revisions mark Chrysler's retro compact for 2006. PT Cruiser comes as a five-passenger 4-dr wagon and as a four-seat 2-dr convertible with a power-folding soft top. Wagons come in base, Touring, Limited, and GT versions; convertibles in base, Touring, and GT guise. All have 4-cyl engines of 150, 180, or 220 hp, depending on model selection. The 180- and 220-hp engines are turbocharged. Automatic transmission is standard on 180-hp models; others offer manual or automatic. The GT's automatic includes a manual shift gate. ABS is standard on GT, optional on others. GTs add traction control and sport suspension. Front side airbags are standard on Limited and GT, optional elsewhere. Curtain side airbags are unavailable. All '06 PTs have revised front fascias and dashboards.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise the smallest passengers cars. These vehicles range from tiny economy models to slightly larger, popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix twins. Our Recommended picks include Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, and Toyota Corolla.

New or significantly redesigned models include Chevrolet HHR, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Volkswagen Golf and Jetta.
News
A fully redesigned PT Cruiser is now expected for model-year 2008 or '09. It's likely to be a retro-style reskin of the 2007 Dodge Caliber sportwagon, which should mean identical powerteams, including a possible first-time all-wheel-drive option. No word yet on the convertible, but we expect it will take a brief vacation, then return by 2010.
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