Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005–2006 car dimensions: 4290 mm long, 1705 mm wide and 1539 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,498 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The cabin seats four with cloth or leather performance seats depending on trim, power soft top, and manual air conditioning standard. Cruise control is standard on Touring and GT. Rear 50/50 split fold-and-tumble seats allow multiple configurations. Navigation radio with touchscreen is available on higher trims. No advanced driver aids are fitted.
Cargo space measures 210 litres behind the rear seats and expands to 377 litres with them folded. A pass-through opening lets longer items like golf bags fit from the trunk.
Braked towing capacity is 450 kg on non-turbo models. The GT uses sport-tuned suspension. Payload figures are not widely published for the convertible.
The cabin seats four with theater-style rear seating and 40.9 inches of rear legroom. A power soft top with three-layer cloth and insulated headliner pairs with smart glass windows and a sport bar to cut wind noise for easy conversation top up or down. Cloth performance seats with manual lumbar are standard. leather trim, driver power height adjuster and heated front seats come on higher grades.
Fuel tank holds 15 gallons.
Base engine EPA estimates 22 city/29 highway mpg manual or 21/26 automatic. turbo versions lower.
NHTSA ratings 4 stars frontal, 4 stars side driver, 5 stars side rear, 4 stars rollover.
Standard next-generation front air bags, three-point belts with pretensioners and LATCH.
Side air bags standard on GT, optional on Touring. ABS and traction control standard on GT.
The 2.4-liter engine runs on regular unleaded fuel. turbo versions prefer premium. Fuel capacity is 15 gallons across the range. Economy figures vary by engine and transmission from about 19-22 city and 24-29 highway.
Service follows schedule A for normal use or B for severe conditions such as frequent short trips or dusty roads. Oil and filter changes occur at regular mileage or time intervals listed in the owner's manual, with additional checks for belts, plugs and fluids.
High-strength steel reinforcements and energy-absorbing foam in trim panels aid crash protection. Front air bags are standard on every model. Side air bags, ABS four-wheel discs and low-speed traction control are standard on GT and optional elsewhere. LATCH anchors and a sport bar for belt mounting are included.
The power top and versatile 50/50 fold-and-tumble rear seats with trunk pass-through make daily use simple. Remote keyless entry, Sentry Key immobilizer and vehicle theft security system on higher grades help secure the car when parked.
Length 4290 mm, Width 1705 mm, Height 1539 mm, Wheelbase 2616 mm (PT Cruiser 2005–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Official Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser Convertible Specifications PDF, published pages.