Chrysler PT Cruiser

PT Cruiser · 2001–2010 · 10 model years · 20 trims

Chrysler PT Cruiser – front Unverified
Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition with Woodie package, front left, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, rear left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX, rear left, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Chrysler PT Cruiser generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2010
Classic · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 19/24 (21) $18,275
2009
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 21/26 (23) $17,250
Touring · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 19/24 (21) $20,030
Limited · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V (VVT) 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 18/24 (21) $23,760
2008
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 21/26 (23) $15,015
Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 167 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 21/26 (23) $18,430
Touring · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 19/24 (21) $18,930
Limited · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 18/24 (21) $22,660
2007
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $15,200
Touring · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $17,545
Limited · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $19,760
Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 19/24 (21) $20,605
Touring Convertible · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $24,370
GT · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 230 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $24,410
GT Convertible · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 230 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $29,825
2006
Base 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $15,125
Touring 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $17,120
Limited 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $19,535
Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $20,530
Touring Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 19/24 (21) $24,245
GT 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 230 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $24,285
GT Convertible · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 230 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $29,700
2005
Base 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $14,270
Touring 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $16,305
Limited 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $18,305
Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $20,145
Limited Turbo 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $20,305
Signature Series 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $21,080
Signature Series Turbo 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $23,080
Touring Convertible · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 165 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $23,665
GT 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 220 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $23,805
Touring Turbo Convertible · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $26,020
GT Convertible · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 220 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $28,670
2004
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $18,080
Touring Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $19,855
Touring Edition Turbo · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $21,960
Limited Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $22,095
Limited Edition Turbo · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $24,185
Limited Edition Platinum Series · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 180 210 lb-ft 4-Speed Automatic FWD 17/24 (19) $24,965
GT · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 220 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $26,050
Dream Cruiser 3 · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 220 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/25 (21) $29,495
2003
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $17,720
Touring Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $19,665
Limited Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/26 (22) $21,905
GT · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 215 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 18/25 (21) $23,430
Dream Cruiser Series 2 · Convertible 2.4L Turbo I4, DOHC 16V 215 245 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 18/25 (21) $27,420
2002
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/27 (22) $17,040
Touring Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/27 (22) $18,755
Limited Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/27 (22) $21,105
Dream Cruiser Series I · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 19/27 (22) $23,395
2001
Base · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 18/24 (20) $16,500
Limited Edition · Convertible 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V 150 162 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual FWD 18/24 (20) $20,560

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2010 … …
2009 0 Not rated
2008 … …
2007 0 Not rated
2006 1 Not rated
2005 … …
2004 3 Not rated
2003 4 Not rated
2002 5 Not rated
2001 7 Not rated

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