2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Chrysler's retro-styled compact comes as a five-passenger 4-dr wagon and as a four-seat 2-dr convertible. Wagons come in base, Touring, Limited, and GT trim. Convertibles have a power folding soft top and come in base, Touring, and GT guise. All have 4-cyl engines of 150, 180, or 230 hp, depending on model. The 180- and 230-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 have traction control and sport suspension. Front side airbags are standard on Limited and GT, optional elsewhere. Curtain side airbags are unavailable.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.