2008 PT Cruiser

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

How can so much pure joy, utility and style be combined in one driving package? We planned it that way, making it look easy to fool everyone else. If you are looking for the ultimate in value without sacrificing a design statement, then PT Cruiser is for you. It is important to us that you have all the features that make PT complete. The look, of course — chrome door handles, wheel covers, color-keyed instrument panel inserts and body-color side moldings. Plus the comfort of air conditioning, power windows and the same premium seat cloth that is standard on PT Touring. And you get the versatility of all 32 interior configurations provided by the split/fold, tumble/removable rear seats, a fold-flat front passenger seat, an adjustable rear shelf panel, and an underseat passenger storage drawer. Let the lovin' begin!

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is offered as a small wagon or convertible. The wagon comes in base, Touring and Limited trim levels, while the convertible is sold in a single base trim level. Base wagons come with 15-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, power windows and a CD player with an auxiliary audio jack. Most buyers will want to go for the PT Cruiser Touring wagon as it adds 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a fold-down front passenger seat, a power driver seat, power mirrors, satellite radio, cruise control and upgraded seat fabric. The Limited has those features plus 17-inch alloy wheels, a touring suspension, heated front seats, leather upholstery and a sunroof. Convertible models come with a power-operated top and are equipped similar to the Touring wagon.

Main options for the PT Cruiser include an upgraded Boston Acoustics audio system and, for the Limited, Bluetooth cell-phone connectivity. Many standard features on upper trim levels are optional on lower trims. Available in very limited quantities, the Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition is basically a base model with special exterior and interior trim, 16-inch chrome-clad wheels, window tint and a sunroof. The base models' options list also applies to this special edition.

Powertrains and Performance

The base engine for the PT Cruiser is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 150 hp and 165 pound-feet of torque. Chrysler fits this engine to the base and Touring models. It's available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Optional for the convertible and Touring, and standard for the Limited, is a turbocharged version of that engine that's rated at 180 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a four-speed automatic. With the turbocharged engine, the PT has a 2008 fuel economy estimate of 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway, below average for the small wagon and convertible segments. Opting for the less powerful, non-turbo 2.4-liter with the automatic only nets 1 mpg better in the city and the same gas mileage on the highway.

Safety

Most 2008 Chrysler PT Cruisers start out with front disc and rear drum brakes. Limiteds have four-wheel discs as well as standard ABS, and this upgrade is optional on all remaining models. (It also comes packaged with the turbocharged engine.) Side airbags are standard on all models. The most recent government crash test scores for the Chrysler PT Cruiser wagon rate the car at four out of five stars for all frontal- and side-impact categories, except for rear side-impact protection, in which the Cruiser earned a perfect five.

Interior Design and Special Features

Inside the PT Cruiser, you'll find a spacious and versatile cabin with a retro-themed dash. Taller drivers will find plenty of room to get comfortable, but shorter drivers may not care for the somewhat flat seat design and elevated driving position. The rear seats in both variants are slightly elevated to provide a nice view, and adults will find plenty of head- and legroom. An adjustable parcel shelf makes it easy to secure items behind the backseat in the PT wagon. Remove the rear seats and the wagon boasts an impressive 64.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity. Convertibles have a small trunk opening (with an awkward top-hinged lid) but a fairly deep cargo hold with 7.4 cubic feet of space -- expandable to 13 cubes with the seats folded.

PT Cruiser Available Models

PT Cruiser LX
starting at $15,655*

	Seat-mounted side airbags
	Tilt steering column
	65/35 fold/tumble/removable rear seats
	Remote Keyless Entry
	Compass and Temperature display
	Power Windows and Locks
	Sentry Key Theft-deterrent system
	2.4-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve Dual Overhead Cam engine produces 150 horsepower at 5,100 RPM and 165 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM
	5-Speed Manual Transmission

PT Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition
starting at $16,650*

	Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes
	Premium leather-trimmed seats
	Chrome exhaust tip & body side moldings
	SIRIUS® satellite radio
	Power express-open moonroof
	17" polished aluminum wheels
	2.4-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve Dual Overhead Cam engine produces 150 horsepower at 5,100 RPM and 165 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM
	5-Speed Manual Transmission
	Front and Rear Floor Mats
	Bright front door sill scuff pads add style and help prevent scratching and scuffing of the door sills while entering and exiting the vehicle.
	Passenger Assist Handles
	Front Bright Accent Ring Cupholders
	Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
	Power Moonroof with Express Open Feature
	Chrome Lock Knobs
	Front Courtesy/Map Lamps
	Chrome Bodyside Molding
	"Street Cruiser" Badge
	"Sunset Boulevard Edition" Badge
	P205/55R16 BSW All Season Touring Tires
	Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass

PT Cruiser Touring F Package
starting at $19,570*

	Automatic Transmission
	Air Conditioning
	Fog Lamps and Sunscreen Glass
	16 " Aluminum Wheels
	Speed Control
	Power 6-way drivers seat
	Fold-flat passenger seat

	2.4-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve Dual Overhead Cam engine produces 150 horsepower at 5,100 RPM and 165 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM
	4-Speed Automatic Transmission

PT Cruiser Touring P Package
starting at $21,020*

	2.4-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve Dual Overhead Cam engine produces 150 horsepower at 5,100 RPM and 165 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM
	4-Speed Automatic Transmission
	Air Conditioning
	Chrome Appearance Group
	Traction control uses sensors to determine how fast each wheel is turning. If the sensors indicate a certain wheel slipping during acceleration, the system applies braking power to that wheel to help it regain traction.
	Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
	Front Bright Accent Ring Cupholders
	Power Moonroof with Express Open
	Chrome Lock Knobs
	Speed Control
	Chrome Bodyside Molding
	Power 6-way drivers seat
	Fog Lamps and Sunscreen Glass
	Fold-flat passenger seat
	Signature Series Badge
	Bright Exhaust Tip
	Leather Steering Wheel with Bright Spokes
	Touring Suspension
	Goodyear Brand Tires
	17" x 6.0" Polished Aluminum Wheels
	205/50R17XL BSW All Season Performance Tires

PT Cruiser Limited
starting at $23,300*

	2.4-liter dual overhead cam 4-cylinder 16-valve intercooled turbo engine produces 180 horsepower at 5,200 RPM and 210 pounds-feet of torque from 2,800 to 4,000 RPM
	4-Speed Automatic Transmission
	Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes
	Premium leather-trimmed seats
	Chrome exhaust tip & body side moldings
	SIRIUS® satellite radio
	Power express-open moonroof
	17" polished aluminum wheels

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