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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Date Published: 11/25/08
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MSRP:
$17,750 - 24,260
Invoice:
$16,653 - 22,577
Class:
Compact Car
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Expert Rating Summary
Expert Rating Summary
| Category |
Limited, automatic Rating
Ratings) |
Compact Car Average Rating |
| Acceleration | 4 | 5.1 |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | 6.7 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 5.2 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | 5.9 |
| Quietness | 5 | 4.7 |
| Controls | 5 | 5.8 |
| Details | 5 | 5.1 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 6 | 5.6 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | 4 |
| Cargo Room | 8 | 5.3 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 6.3 |
| Total Score: | 61 | 59.7 |
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser loses its convertible body style. This retro-styled compact car comes as a five-passenger, 4-door wagon in Base, Touring, and Limited trims. PT Cruisers have a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Base and Touring versions have 150 hp. Optional on Touring and standard on Limited is a turbocharged 180-hp engine. The Base offers manual or automatic transmission. Touring and Limited models come with automatic only. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, and front side airbags.
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer.
Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Nissan Versa, and Scion xB. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet HHR, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda 3.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Ford Focus (coupe), Hyundai Elantra Touring, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. The Volkswagen Jetta also adds a diesel engine.
Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Nissan Versa, and Scion xB. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet HHR, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda 3.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Ford Focus (coupe), Hyundai Elantra Touring, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. The Volkswagen Jetta also adds a diesel engine.
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