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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Features Review

July 23, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a lot of style for the money, provided you keep the options to a minimum
Car and Driver

a tire-pressure monitor and front side air bags are now standard on all models
Automotive.com

Options include UConnect Hands-free Communication System
Kelley Blue Book

The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a full range of options for those willing to pay for them.

Car and Driver notes "the [Chrysler] PT Cruiser has always offered a lot of style for the money, provided you like the style and you keep the options to a minimum." The base LX model "includes power windows and locks, keyless entry, and a rear wiper and defroster."

Cars.com states that the PT Cruiser’s "standard equipment includes remote keyless entry, power windows and a CD stereo."

Moving to uplevel options, Car and Driver reports that "the [Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008] Touring, with a base price of $19,600, adds an automatic transmission, air conditioning, a power driver's seat, stain-resistant seat fabric, 16-inch tires with aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and floor mats."

Automotive.com attests that Chrysler PT Cruiser options include "a 368-watt Boston Acoustics premium sound system, a six-disc CD changer, a sunroof for Touring wagons, heated front seats for the convertible and Touring wagon and Chrysler's UConnect hands-free cell phone link." In addition, this source points out "standard features on higher-line [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser] models are also available as options on the less expensive models."

Conclusion

The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser can be optioned lavishly, and even base models come with a reasonable set of features.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a lot of style for the money, provided you keep the options to a minimumCar and Drivera tire-pressure monitor and front side air bags are now standard on all modelsAutomotive.comOptions include UConnect Hands-free Communication SystemKelley Blue Book The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a full range of options for those willing to pay for them. Car and Driver notes "the [Chrysler] PT Cruiser has always offered a lot of style for the money, provided you like the style and you keep the options to a minimum." The base LX model "includes power windows and locks, keyless entry, and a rear wiper and defroster." Cars.com states that the PT Cruiser’s "standard equipment includes remote keyless entry, power windows and a CD stereo." Moving to uplevel options, Car and Driver reports that "the [Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008] Touring, with a base price of $19,600, adds an automatic transmission, air conditioning, a power driver's seat, stain-resistant seat fabric, 16-inch tires with aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and floor mats." Automotive.com attests that Chrysler PT Cruiser options include "a 368-watt Boston Acoustics premium sound system, a six-disc CD changer, a sunroof for Touring wagons, heated front seats for the convertible and Touring wagon and Chrysler's UConnect hands-free cell phone link." In addition, this source points out "standard features on higher-line [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser] models are also available as options on the less expensive models." ConclusionThe 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser can be optioned lavishly, and even base models come with a reasonable set of features.  2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automotive.com: "the retro look of late-'30s American iron" Car and Driver: "The PT's look mimics that of old-school hot rods" ConsumerGuide: "The instrument panel carries on the exterior's retro theme" The retro-styled, five-passenger ...

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Other Choices:

The Chevrolet HHR was introduced as a 2006 model, and many saw it as a direct competitor to the popular PT Cruiser. (Chrysler has sold well over 1 million PTs since 2001.) The HHR is marginally larger than the PT Cruiser, and it tends to be a better driver because its chassis and powertrain technology is a generation newer than the Chrysler. With the introduction of the high-performance HHR SS, the PT Cruiser has no direct competitor for this model.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Deb #1, Posted: 10/10/2009

    I bought my PT Cruiser Convertible 2008 model from Enterprise Rental Car sales. It had less than 19,000 miles on it and is a great car. I love it. We also have an HHR by Chevrolet as our other car. The HHR is MUCH bigger inside, and gets MUCH better gas mileage. The convertible is fun to drive, but tends to lose traction in the rain, and I am not looking forward to the Indiana winters in this car : (
    I've enjoyed it all summer though!

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