Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition
September 28, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
We’ll be the first to admit that the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which feels like it has been around forever, is starting to show its age. The world first saw the PT Cruiser back in 2000 and so far over 7000 Australians have taken one home, joining over 1,300,000 buyers worldwide.
Despite its age, if you’ve ever wanted to own this iconic car now is the perfect time with the arrival of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition starting from $29,990 drive away (manual).
The Special Edition PT Cruiser is based on the PT Cruiser touring and is powered by the same 2.4-litre engine which produces 105 kW and 214 Nm of torque. It will be available either as a 5-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
On top of its standard features, the SE includes a six-disc CD player 368-watt Boston Acoustics premium sound system, power sunroof, new SRT designed wheels and interior upgrades.
Chrysler Australia says only a handful of the limited edition models are destined for Australia and subsequently, the cars are only available in “Brilliant Black”.
On the inside there is seat fabric, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, satin-silver finished gauge cluster with chromed rings and new floor mats.
Chrysler is limiting production of its factory-customised PT Cruiser and only a handful of these vehicles are making their way to Australia.
2009 Special Edition PT Cruiser, unique equipment:
- Brilliant Black exterior paint only
- Unique 17-inch SRT Design wheels
- Unique bright upper grille
- Chrome body side trim spars, front accents and door lock knobs
- Unique premium cloth with heated front seats
- Leather wrapped steering wheel with bright spokes
- AM/FM/6-disc CD audio system
- 6-Boston Acoustics premium speakers and 368-watt amplifier
- Sunroof
- Deep tint sunscreen glass
- Unique floor mats
2009 Special Edition PT Cruiser Pricing
- The Base Vehicle Price (BVP) is $29,990 for the 5-speed manual
- $31,990 for the 4-speed automatic variant.
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I just vomited in my mouth a little.
It needs a 2.4lt engine to get 105kW?
How much juice do these puppies use?!
I think I’d buy a 2nd hand diesel X-TRAIL over one of these.
Actually, anything 2nd hand in the same price bracket might prove better…
Obviously, I’m no fan ;)
I dont think the other 7000 people who bought one were fans either. They were conned by the dealer into thinking this is something ‘cool’p people drive. Im with you on the 2.4l thing. C’mon a 1.8l corolla makes a bout the same. If chrylser is to survive they need to inject a bit of Fiat right now!!!!!!
“Brilliant Black” ???
Just about sums this thing up – rather dull.
Not only do you compromise on engine performance and efficiency, there is very little useable space inside these things. Chrysler is not known for efficiency.
This car embodies everything that is wrong with auto industry.
I feel sorry for the Dealers trying to make a living off this dinosaur.
I dont understand the hate, its a honest, feel-good car which is practical and economical and not Jap boring. People like to have something a bit different from all the cookie-cutter cars out there. Good on ‘em.
It’s just ugly, and has a gutless engine as well.
But look at that grill- it is hideous!
Chrysler need to get their act together – their website still lists the PT Cruiser cabrio, which hasn’t been in production since 2007!
thank god. that was one very confused car..
They might still have unsold stock left over
If they want to make it a special edition they should give it something special.. like a V6 engine.. its what the Cruiser has really been crying out for.
The PT Cruiser Cabrio was a disaster.. I did however; like the look of the PT Pick Up and the PT Nomad
These were designed and styled during the period when Chrysler went all retro. The problem with the PT is that it looks kind of 1940’s but it has the power and fuel efficiency of something from the 1940’s. If this was a VW, Audi or even something from Japan, it would probably have all wheel drive with some powerfull turbo engine and use mid 7’s/100 k’s. What you see with this car (and a lot of Chrysler’s) is why they went into chapter 11. FIAT have a lot of work to do…
Fail. I’d rather my 1981 300TD anyday. Sorry Chrysler.
I still cannot grasp why anyone would want to purchase such hideous vehicles.
Some fine points in the “Negative” camp (re – Engine Comments – c’mon, can’t we at least have the BASE Turbo option on this Special Ed – if not the High Output Turbo) but every other post either shows a) an overwhelming ignorance of the car, or b) a personal Bias that means something only to the owner of said Bias.
So:
a) “very little useable space inside these things”
My God! The PT has over 30 different seating configs, including taking the damn things out! (They roll away on wheels like Airport Luggage) and speaking as a Professional Musician who needs our entire set of (Duo) equipment – PA & Instruments – stored, it is EASILY the most practical car of it’s size I have ever owned – or seen.
b) “The Looks” – subjective. You either Love it or hate it – which is EXACTLY the kind of reaction I want from a car I own, as opposed to another safe, boring, Committee-and-Wind-Tunnel-styled Yawnfest from most other Car Manufacturers in it’s class.