2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 chrysler pt cruiser Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...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... |
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser OverviewSource: CarGurus...The firmer GT suspension offered more road feel without being too stiff. The manual transmission produced some torque steer and the wide turning circle makes low-speed maneuvering more frustrating.Besides its retro "hot-rod" looks, the PT Cruiser's strongest selling point is interior roominess. The key here is the Cruiser's height. The sedan's 120.5 cubic feet of interior volume compares to the Lincoln Town Car. The Cruiser sedan cabin configures in 26 different ways by means of seat management. The 65/35 split rear bench folds flat, as does the front passenger seat. The rear seats have... |
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Though the base-engine PT Cruiser is far from overpowering, its performance is more satisfying than some critics suggest. Throttle response is rapid, even if the action that follows is a little lackadaisical. The PT Cruiser's terrific handling is confident and nimble. This wagon maneuvers with utter crispness and can take corners with impressive speed. Body lean in curves is noticeable, but the otherwise-stable PT Cruiser is exceptionally easy to drive. PT Cruiser Convertible Chrysler's PT Cruiser convertible went into production in early 2004 as a 2005 model. Styling features include a broad... |
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...As you would expect from the design, there isn't a lot of room behind the PT Cruiser's rear seat, but there's enough for some soft luggage, and if you need more, the seat folds forward. Rear seat legroom is adequate for adults. A 2.4-liter, 150-horsepower four-cylinder engine remains the base powerplant, but its slightly rough, cobby nature has been tamed. A five-speed manual transmission is offered, but the vast majority of PT Cruisers come with a four-speed automatic, as did the test car. EPA-rated fuel mileage for 2008 is 19 mpg city driving, 24 mpg on the highway -- you can expect overall... |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Related News
Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Cruise No More
On the back of falling sales and a model run that has lasted a decade, Chrysler finally ended production of its retro-styled PT Cruiser on Friday at its Toluca plant in... July 11, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 10
Report: Chrysler Looking For New Plant To Build Fiats
Chrysler is currently on the lookout for a new site in North America to start building Fiat-based models, with the first cars tipped to be rolling off the factory floor as... January 19, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Chrysler Sues Daimler Over Supply Contract
Daimler and Chrysler may have gone their separate ways back in 2007 but the two companies are still closely linked, especially since several of their models share common... August 25, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Chrysler officially extends PT Cruiser's lifespan by another year
On the back of falling sales and a model run that has lasted more than nine years, Chrysler decided back in January to end production of the PT Cruiser by the middle of this... July 31, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 9
Next-gen Chrysler PT Cruiser sketched
The PT Cruiser has enjoyed a long and surprisingly successful run since its debut in 2000, but rumors of its demise have been spreading for some time. Nevertheless, a graphic... October 10, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 5
Why should I also consider these?
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.
