Download Print 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible — One-of-a-Kind Styling and Drop-top Capability August 31, 2007 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - America’s Favorite Convertible Company has something for everyone, including PT Cruiser enthusiasts who clamored for cool PT Cruiser styling combined with the versatility and flexibility not found in other convertibles. New for 2008, Chrysler is giving those buyers exactly what they’re looking for: a value-priced Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible model that boasts PT’s one-of-a-kind heritage styling and a slew of standard equipment, including standard power convertible cloth soft top, YES Essentials® stain-resistant, odor-resistant, anti-static seat fabric, 10 inches more rear legroom than its competitors, storage space large enough to fit at least two golf bags or similar lifestyle equipment, an available turbo engine option and an exceptionally quiet ride. Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible’s seats may be configured in nine different ways. Its versatile Fold & Tumble® rear seats and pass-through trunk make it unique in its segment. With 84.3 cu. ft. of space and 13.3 cu. ft. of pass-through luggage volume, the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible maintains its leadership in the segment, offering more interior cargo volume than its competitors. Chrysler PT Convertible offers buyers a convertible that looks great and that they look great in. “WHAT’S NEW FOR 2008” Model lineup consolidated to offer one Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible model Interior: Seat-mounted side air bags standard Standard power six-way and manual lumbar adjust driver seat Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) Available heated cloth seats Available Sound Group II (which includes AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD player and MP3 connectivity, 368-watt Boston Acoustics Audio Group with six speakers) Exterior: Six new exterior colors: Stone White Silver Steel Brilliant Black Metallic Clear Coat Melbourne Green (late availability) Deep Water Blue (late availability) Sunset Crystal (late availability) DESIGN The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is a one-of-a-kind convertible—no other convertible on the road can match its unique PT Cruiser styling. From the front, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible features the face of Chrysler, scalloped headlamps and round fog lamps. On the interior, the instrument panel has a Satin Silver finish and features large, visible graphics, flush shutoff air vents and a Chrysler signature analog clock. The radio is mounted high in the center stack, and a passenger grab handle on the right side of the instrument panel makes it easy for passengers to get into and out of the vehicle. The Chrysler PT Convertible’s center console features a sliding armrest and covered storage space, as well as a front-passenger-seat storage bin. This console includes a battery-fed power outlet for cell-phone charging and two fold-out cup holders for passengers in the back seat. ENGINEERING From interior spaciousness, function and flexibility to engine power, a quiet ride and solid handling, the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible tops the competition. The 2008 Chrysler PT Convertible has more interior volume than its competitors, making comfortable room for four passengers. Those passengers also have plenty of room to stretch their legs, with at least 10 more inches of rear-seat legroom than the competition. The PT Convertible also provides interior functionality that is rare in the convertible market, including Fold and Tumble 50/50 rear seats, nine different seat configurations and enough room with the pass-through luggage volume to hold two golf bags. Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible also offers a turbocharged 180 horsepower engine. Not only quick off the line, the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible also has a smooth ride. Structural reinforcements provide superior convertible ride and handling. Top up or down, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is an extremely quiet convertible, thanks to extensive wind tunnel testing, acoustic treatments and weather stripping. When the top is dropped, the sport bar design lifts wind above the vehicle and assists in reducing wind noise. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible offers cool PT Cruiser styling with versatility and flexibility not found in other convertibles Only the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible offers the PT Cruiser’s distinctive, one-of-a-kind styling that looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside Besides its styling, the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is unique in the segment because it has versatile Fold & Tumble rear seats and a pass-through trunk Driving experience shows that the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is extremely quiet with top up or down and offers a level of ride handling not typically found in the segment MODEL LINEUP 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Standard Features Front-wheel drive 2.4-liter, dual-overhead cam, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine (150 horsepower [112 kW] and 165 lb.-ft. [222 N•m] of torque Five-speed manual transaxle Pebble Beige or Black power cloth convertible top Sport bar with integrated dome lamps Premium cloth low-back bucket seats with YES Essentials seat fabric Supplemental front seat side air bags Chrome lock knobs Power six-way driver seat Electronic Vehicle Information Center Fog lamps Body-color grille Chrome exhaust tip Speed control 16-inch aluminum wheels Convertible top boot cover Power front disc and rear drum brakes AM/FM radio with single-disc CD player MP3 auxiliary audio input jack Six premium speakers Air conditioning Easy-entry-system front seats Pass-through cargo area Power six-way driver seat Manual driver lumbar adjust Manual adjust seats Color-keyed shift knob Rear 50/50 split Fold & Tumble seats Power deck lid release with buttons in the lockable glove box and on the remote key fob Cargo compartment carpet Floor console with covered storage Front-door sill scuff pads Solar-control glass Rear-window defroster Rearview mirror with reading lamps Cloth sun visors with illuminated mirror Power mirrors Remote keyless entry Panic alarm Sentry Key® engine immobilizer Instrument cluster with tachometer Satin Silver instrument panel bezels 120-mph speedometer Chrysler signature analog clock Variable intermittent windshield wipers Locking glove box 12-volt front auxiliary power outlet 12-volt rear auxiliary power outlet Power accessory delay Speed-sensitive power locks Driver and passenger one-touch down power windows Body-color bodyside molding Passenger air bag and cluster bezels Illuminated entry Front dome lamp Cargo compartment lamp Front and rear body-color fascias Body-color grille Bright door handles PT Cruiser badge Chrysler winged badge on hood and liftgate Power rack-and-pinion steering Touring suspension Front stabilizer bar Tilt steering column TPM System Occupant Classification System (OCS) Compact spare tire Optional Features 2.4-liter turbocharged engine (180 horsepower [134 kW] and 210 lb.-ft. [285 N•m] of torque Four-speed automatic transaxle Premium leather-trimmed bucket seats Heated cloth front seats Engine block heater UConnect® Hands-free Communication System Automatic-dimming rearview mirror 17-inch all-season polished aluminum wheels with performance tires Sound Group II (which includes AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD player and MP3 connectivity, 368-watt Boston Acoustics Audio Group with six speakers) Available ABS with traction control SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety Glossary for descriptions of the following available features: Advanced Multi-stage Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Driver-side Inflatable Knee Blocker OCS Supplemental Seat-mounted Side Air Bags Ignition Key with Integral Fob and Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer Remote Keyless Entry System Three-point Seat Belts with Pretensioners Constant Force Retractors LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) Security Alarm System Brake/Park Interlock TPM System ABS with Traction Control COLOR AVAILABILITY Stone White Clear Coat (New) Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat (New) Brilliant Black Metallic Clear Coat (New) Melbourne Green (late availability) (New) Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat (late availability) (New) Sunset Crystal Pearl Coat (New) Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat Surf Blue Pearl Coat MANUFACTURING INFORMATION 2008 model year production start: July 2007 Production location: Toluca Assembly Plant, Toluca, Mexico 2.4-liter engine: Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico Five-speed manual: Magna Powertrain New Process Gear in Syracuse, N.Y. Four-speed automatic transmission: Kokomo Transmission Plant, Kokomo, Ind. MARKET POSITION The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is positioned in the heart of the convertible segment, and along with the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster makes Chrysler “America’s Convertible Company.” In the United States, the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible competes in the growing standard specialty segment, which grew to more than 470,000 units in 2006. DEMOGRAPHICS Gender: 52 percent female/48 percent male Median Age: 58 years old Median Annual Household Income: $75,000 Household: 63 percent married Education: 52 percent college graduate MARKET ADVANTAGES Styling One-of-a-kind PT Cruiser style, with the ability to drop the top Coordinated features, inside and out, top up and top down Interior Flexibility Pass-through luggage volume of 13.3 cu. ft. to hold two golf bags Nine different seat configurations Versatile Fold and Tumble 50/50 rear seats Spacious seating for four adults More rear seat leg room than the competition Performance/Handling Available 180 horsepower turbocharged engine Structural reinforcements for superior convertible ride and handling Quietness Quiet convertible top up or top down Extensive wind-tunnel testing, acoustic treatments and weather stripping Sport bar design “Smart” glass system Value Lowest convertible price point in the segment “Most Affordable Convertible” – Edmunds.com PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2007 Model Year Exterior: Three new colors: Pastel Yellow Clear Coat, Tangerine Pearl Coat and Opal Pearl Coat Soft-touch electric liftgate switch — standard on Base model Interior: New YES Essentials® seat fabric — optional on Touring, standard on Limited Remote keyless entry standard on Base model. Integrated into key includes panic alarm Console flood lamp standard on all models “Boston Premium Audio” badge added to center stack bezel with Boston Acoustics Audio Group 2006 Model Year Powertrain: 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cylinder engine (150 horsepower [112 kW] and 165 lb.-ft. [222 N•m] of torque) with five-speed manual transmission (standard on Touring model) 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cylinder engine with four-speed electronic automatic transmission (optional on Touring model) 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled turbo four-cylinder engine (180 horsepower [134 kW] and 210 lb.-ft. [285 N•m] of torque) with four-speed electronic automatic transmission (optional on Touring model) Increased power — new for 2006 (230 horsepower (164 kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) of torque) 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled high-output turbo four-cylinder engine with heavy-duty Getrag five-speed manual transmission (standard on GT model) Increased power — new for 2006 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled high-output turbo four-cylinder engine with four-speed electronic automatic transmission and Auto Stick (optional on GT model) Chassis: New, nine-spoke, 16-inch aluminum wheel offerings on Touring model available in painted silver or optional chrome-clad finish (new for 2006) New, 15-spoke, 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels on standard GT models (new for 2006) Power-assisted disc/drum brakes, ABS disc/drum brakes, or ABS front-wheel disc brakes with low-speed traction control depending on model and options selected Touring- or sport-tuned suspension with external front, and internal rear stabilizer bars Power-assisted steering (18:1 ratio) Exterior: Power folding top with insulated headliner, single handle release and serviceable glass back light Convertible top exterior color: Pebble Beige Cloth (new color for 2006) Eight exterior color offerings, including Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat (both new for 2006) Modifications to exterior for more refined, upscale appearance exemplifying attention to detail and incorporating “face of Chrysler” design cues include (new for 2006): Redesigned front and rear fascias on all models Redesigned front grille with chrome-accented horizontal bars standard on all models Larger Chrysler “winged badge” on front hood Redesigned headlamps with lower “scalloped” edge on all models Modified taillamp(s) with white turn signal lenses (amber bulb) Fog lamps with updated round design standard on all models Increased opening articulation on rear decklid Interior: Modifications to interior for more refined, upscale appearance and enhanced utility include (new for 2006): All-new instrument panel and door trim panel design Refreshed seat trim and fabrics for all models incorporating sport contour trim outlines for improved lateral support Interior color offerings: Pastel Slate Gray and Pastel Pebble Beige Larger, more visible instrument cluster graphics with silver gauge faces Higher-output, quieter HVAC system combined with flush shut-off outlets Ergonomic refinements including positioning of radio head unit above HVAC controls; relocation of heated seat and hazard flasher switches to center stack and raised rear window controls (positioned on rear of center console) Instrument panel window switches include “four-window up/down” press and hold feature Satin Silver center stack bezel; GT model includes Mini-Carbon pattern Larger glove box with dampened opening Upscale-designed Chrysler Signature analog clock Center console with fore/aft sliding armrest and covered storage. Unit includes two fold-out cup holders for rear-seat occupants; battery-fed power outlet inside console bin for concealed cell phone charging; and clamshell upper compartment (under lid) for concealing small items Bright-accented ringed cup holders on GT model Six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar optional on Touring and standard on GT MP3 play capability (new for 2006) with exception of single CD radio offering Audio input jack on AM/FM single CD radio can be used for any audio input source (e.g., portable MP3 player, portable cassette player, portable CD player, eight-track player) AM/FM six-CD changer radio can play CDs burned with MP3 files Boston Acoustics premium audio system is optional and combines six acoustic speakers with 368-watt amplifier (new for 2006) Enhanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) applications include dash panel silencer and strategically placed sound damping materials to reduce road and powertrain noise (new for 2006) Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags and driver-side inflatable knee blocker with Occupant Classification System (OCS), which detects passenger seat occupant to determine on/off status of air bag (new for 2006) Redesigned ignition key with integral fob and Sentry Key® engine immobilizer (new for 2006) Height-adjustable three-point seat belts with pretensioners, constant force retractors and traveling inboard buckles, front; three-point, rear three-point Security alarm system Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with reconfigurable display in cluster includes compass, outside temperature, audio information, average fuel economy, distance to empty and elapsed time (new for 2006) Enhanced electrical features including power speed-sensitive locks and power accessory delay (new for 2006) HomeLink universal garage door opener Supplemental side air bags 2005 Model Year The Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible was introduced in the 2005 model year, expanding on the PT Cruiser heritage established with the introduction of the original PT Cruiser sedan in model year 2001. Two models are offered — PT Cruiser Convertible Touring and PT Cruiser Convertible GT — with five engine/transmission combinations: 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cyl. engine with five-speed manual transmission 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cyl. engine with four-speed automatic transmission 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled turbo four-cyl. engine with four-speed automatic transmission 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled high-output turbo four-cyl. engine with heavy-duty Getrag five-speed manual transmission 2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled high-output turbo four-cyl. engine with four-speed automatic transmission and AutoStick® At introduction, the new PT Cruiser convertible offers: More interior volume than any of the competitors in or near the segment (84.3 cu. ft. vs. Beetle, 79.6 cu. ft., and Mustang, 79.0 cu. ft.) Pass-through luggage volume of 13.3 cu. ft. Nine different seat configurations Fold and tumble 50/50 rear bench seats Quietness — Wind noise limited using extensive wind tunnel testing, acoustic treatments, weather-stripping and unique design of the Sport Bar. Also features the “Smart” glass system Easy entry system on passenger side — Pull one handle to tilt and slide passenger seat to create wide opening to spacious second row. Seat has a “memory” so it returns to the same track position and seatback angle A true four-passenger convertible — Rear seat leg room is more than 10 inches greater than the Volkswagon Beetle convertible Power folding top with insulated headliner, single handle release and serviceable glass back light