2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Reaches All-New Heights
16 Juin 2005 - 6:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Reaches All-New Heights AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More power and a
new interior and exterior design upgrades take the already "too
cool to categorize" Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible to new heights
in 2006. "The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible maintains its
one-of-a-kind styling and flexibility," said Jeff Bell, Vice
President-Chrysler. "For 2006, we've increased the horsepower,
refined the exterior and updated the interior to ensure that the
Chrysler PT Convertible continues to grow in the hot small
specialty car segment." New for 2006, the Chrysler PT Cruiser
Convertible gets updated front and rear fascias, including a new
front grille with the Chrysler winged badge and chrome accents, new
headlamps and fog lamps. The available high-output turbo engine
gets a power boost, with 230 horsepower and 245 lb.-ft. of torque,
compared with the previous 220 horsepower. The 2006 Chrysler PT
Cruiser Convertible also gets an all-new interior, including new
seat trim and fabrics. A new instrument panel has a Satin Silver
finish and features larger, more visible graphics, new flush
shutoff air vents and a Chrysler Signature analog clock. Also new
for 2006, the radio is mounted higher in the center stack, and a
passenger grab handle has been added to the right side of the
instrument panel to make it easier for passengers to get in and out
of the vehicle. A new dampened door opening provides increased
capacity in the glove box. Front cup holders on the GT model get
bright accents. A new center console with a sliding armrest and
covered storage space replaces the previous seat-mounted armrests
and front passenger seat storage bin for the 2006 model year. This
console includes a battery-fed power outlet for cell-phone charging
and two fold-out cup holders for passengers in the back seat. New
radio options include a Boston Acoustics(R) premium sound system
that features six premium speakers and a 368-watt amplifier. All
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible models also get MP3 play capability
in the 2006 model year. New convenience features for the Chrysler
PT Cruiser Convertible for 2006 include an available six-way power
adjustable driver seat with manual lumbar adjuster and an
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), which is more refined
and allows owners to customize and easily adjust their personal
settings. This new EVIC includes compass and temperature display,
audio information, fuel economy, distance to empty and elapsed
time. Several updates to the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
also make this already quiet convertible even quieter. "We've made
many reductions in road and powertrain noise, which combine to
create an overall quieter driving experience," said Larry Lyons,
Vice President, Front-Wheel-Drive Product Team. New improvements to
the sealing around the heating, ventilation and air- conditioning
(HVAC) system, as well as added insulation in the dashboard, reduce
powertrain noise. With 84.3 cu. ft. of space and 13.3 cu. ft. of
pass-through luggage volume, the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
maintains its leadership in the segment, offering more interior
cargo volume than its competitors. Seats may be configured in nine
different ways, including a position that creates a pass-through
trunk opening. In addition to its one-of-a-kind heritage PT Cruiser
styling, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible boasts a power
convertible soft top, 10 inches more rear legroom than its
competitors, storage space large enough to fit at least two golf
bags or similar lifestyle equipment, two available turbo engine
options and an exceptionally quiet ride. The Chrysler PT Cruiser
Convertible is available in two models for 2006: Chrysler PT
Cruiser Convertible Touring and Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT.
2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE TOURING A 2.4-liter, DOHC,
16-valve, four-cylinder engine coupled with a five- speed manual
transaxle that produces 150 horsepower (112 kW) and 165 lb.-ft.
(222 N*m) of torque drives the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Convertible. Standard features on the Touring model include the
choice of a Pebble Beige or Black power convertible soft top with
boot, sport bar with integrated dome lamps, power windows and
locks, power exterior mirrors, cloth low-back bucket seats with new
Bauhaus feature fabric, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with
single-disc CD player, MP3 input jack and six premium speakers,
16-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels, easy-entry system front
seats, rear 50/50 split fold-and-tumble seats, front and rear
carpeted floor mats, color-keyed shifter bezel, three 12-volt power
outlets, fog lamps, a pass-through cargo area, body-color fascias
and bodyside moldings, and power decklid release with buttons in
the lockable glove box and on the remote key fob. An optional
2.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 180 horsepower (134 kW)
and 210 lb.-ft. (285 N*m) of torque with a four-speed automatic
transaxle is an available option on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Convertible Touring model. Included with this powertrain are bright
2.4-liter Turbo badging and a large diameter bright exhaust tip.
Other options include leather-trimmed low-back bucket seats, heated
front seats, six-way power driver seat, anti-lock brakes, including
four-wheel disc brakes and traction control on turbo-equipped
vehicles, 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, an AM/FM stereo
radio with an in-dash six-disc CD player and MP3 play capability.
The new Boston Acoustics premium audio system, which includes six
speakers and a 368-watt amplifier, also is available. 2006 CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE GT A high-output 2.4-liter turbocharged
engine with a five-speed Getrag manual transaxle powers the 2006
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT. This turbo engine produces more
horsepower for the 2006 model year, achieving 230 horsepower (164
kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 N*m) of torque. A four-speed automatic
transaxle with AutoStick(R) also is available. In addition to the
standard features on the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring
model, standard features on the GT model include a sport- tuned
suspension with ABS four-wheel disc brakes and low-speed traction
control, 140-mph speedometer, two-tone leather-trimmed seats, vinyl
door trim bolsters, speed-sensitive power locks, power front
windows with one-touch down feature, power exterior mirrors, air
conditioning, 17-inch chrome-clad cast- aluminum wheels, an AM/FM
stereo with single-disc CD player and MP3 play capability, GT
embroidered floor mats, 2.4-liter turbo/high-output badge, chrome
lock knobs, leather-wrapped steering wheel with satin silver
spokes, silver shift knob, bright pedals and large diameter bright
exhaust tip, and a unique center stack bezel with Mini-Carbon
technical design. Optional features include heated seats, an AM/FM
stereo with in-dash six- disc CD radio and MP3 play capability and
the new for 2006 Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a
368-watt amplifier. Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat
are new exterior colors for 2006, joining Linen Gold Pearl Coat,
Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Cool
Vanilla Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat and Black
Clear Coat. New interior colors include Pastel Slate Gray and
Pastel Pebble Beige. All 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertibles are
built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico alongside the Chrysler
PT Cruiser. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Kristin Starnes,
+1-248-512-0889, , or Beth Ann Bayus, +1-248-512-0350, , both of
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