Car by Amerika

Understanding the complexity of the classification of the car styled fastback sedan forties, the company came up with the acronym PT - personal transport.

Their appearance Chrysler PT Cruiser makes it clear that he is not sad for clerks, so its exterior extravagant. The front of the wings with prominent small truck, sloping front roof chopped off and food - all reminiscent of pre-war emphasis automotive trends. In this extraordinary appearance Fri Chrysler Cruiser so everyone had to taste that, in 2006, designers were afraid to make drastic changes are limited to facelift. PT Cruiser, including the convertible version, got a brand new krayslerovskuyu grille with horizontal slots and winged emblem, chrome trim (discs, moldings, tank hatch), modified tail lights and spoiler, significantly improved aerodynamics. On the other hand such a unique design provides limited visibility, a low windshield is not considered close traffic lights, and about the size of a long hood and low protruding wings driver has to guess. Inspected in the salon mirror is also useless, head completely cover a small rear door glass. And in version Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio folded soft roof still does not add up in the trunk, and on the surface.

The disadvantages of visibility possible and justified high, but awkward landing. Moreover, the front and rear seats were quite stringent. However, in addition to the disadvantages are a traditionally hard cheap plastic trim, but otherwise the interior of Chrysler PT Cruiser model of taste and surprisingly functional.

Retro feeling evident in every detail of the Chrysler Cruiser Fri - chetyrehspitsevy wheel, gearshift lever with a round chrome knob and analog clock with the logo of Chrysler. However, because the steering wheel is now difficult to use the shift paddles. Round wells dashboard dials are quite archaic futuristic lighting and equipment, including full power accessories, cruise control and an excellent sound system easily returns to contemporary reality. The only thing that surprised, because this is the location of the buttons on the center console windows.
Back row of seats has not only folding, but the whole can be difficult, and is attached to the front seats. Thus, not a small amount of luggage in 620 liters grows to 1800 liters. In the flat floor and the side walls are hidden additional niches and drawers, as well as socket 12V, which in the car for three, one is located near the central cup holders, and the latter is replaced by a lighter, however, to care about the health of the ashtrays are also provided.

Talking about the technical characteristics of Chrysler PT Cruiser, it should be noted that this car comes with two versions of petrol power units. The first 1.6-liter 116-horsepower paired with a five-speed manual transmission and accelerates up to a hundred in 13.5 seconds. The second engine capacity of 2.4 liters, which has 143 hp course more quickly, but 10.3 seconds to hundred for one and a half car does not figure. Although the work of a four "automatic" no complaints.
Test drive showed that the engine compartment soundproofing clearly weak, at high speed gives the impression that he roars right into the cabin.
Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio is equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, however, in two versions. Atmospheric motor can work with the "mechanics" and "automatic", but the turbo is mounted modification only a five-speed manual transmission. American suspension tuning is smooth and rolls, but the brakes pretty tenacious and despite the fact that the disc brakes are available at an extra charge.

Price Chrysler PT Cruiser in Russia starts from 800 thousand rubles (it worth touring Fri Chrysler Cruiser 2.4).