The newly available 2.4-litre engine is more powerful (105 kW at 5,200) and produces 14 percent more torque (214 Nm at 4,000 rpm) compared to the outgoing 2.0-litre engine. With twin-counter rotating balance shafts the engine also delivers smoother and more refined performance.

The new engine broadens the PT Cruiser’s appeal in addition to the car’s good looks, spacious cabin, unique versatility - such as 32 different seating configurations - and high levels of standard equipment.

The special edition PT Cruiser Grand Tourer includes performance suspension and tyres, 17-inch alloy wheels, body coloured rear roof mounted spoiler, silver shift knob, leather steering wheel, overhead console and front and rear fog lights.

The 2005 PT Cruiser also adds a rear tailgate latch with electronic touch pad and features cruise control as standard on all models except for the PT Cruiser Classic with manual transmission.

Since the Australian release in 2000, customer demand for the Chrysler PT Cruiser has been consistently strong.

Chrysler PT Cruiser sales are currently running seven per cent higher than 2003 and in total over 4,200 Australians have taken delivery in the past four years.

Gerry Jenkins, managing director, Chrysler Jeep Australia said: “The PT Cruiser is a retro-styled car that has successfully maintained its sales volumes defying the accepted wisdom that sales of retro cars fall off after one or two years.

“The car embodies a design that evokes emotion in people all around the world.

“With the more powerful 2.4-litre engine and the Grand Tourer model amplifying what owners love about the vehicle in the looks department, the PT Cruiser is now even more appealing,” said Jenkins.

All three PT Cruiser model lines (Classic, Grand Tourer and Limited) offer customers the choice of either a manual or automatic gearbox.

Safety will continue to be of prime importance on the 2005 model with standard equipment including front and side driver and passenger airbags, low-speed traction control and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

As a mark of distinction for the 2005 2.4-litre PT Cruiser, Chrysler Australia is introducing a new exterior colour linen gold. This will be in addition to the existing colour range of electric blue, inferno red, midnight blue, dark plum, bright silver, black and cool vanilla.

2005 model year PT Cruiser recommended retail pricing

PT Cruiser Classic
2.4-litre manual $29,990
2.4-litre automatic $31,990

PT Cruiser Grand Tourer
2.4-litre manual $30,990
2.4-litre automatic $32,990

PT Cruiser Limited
2.4-litre manual $33,990
2.4-litre automatic $35,990

Price includes Chrysler's 3-year/100,000km warranty and 24 hour Chrysler Care (roadside assistance) for the duration of the warranty.

Overview of Models

CLASSIC STANDARD FEATURES
Air bags – next generation driver and front passenger
Axle ratio (final drive) – 3.20:1 (manual)
Air conditioning – manual temperature controls
Antilock brake group – 4-wheel disc antilock brakes and low-speed traction control
Assist handles – outboard occupants (four)
Badges – Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2.4L 16v chrome badges “Classic”
Brake-park interlock – cannot be shifted out of park until brake is applied (automatic transaxle)
Brakes – four-wheel discs
Cargo area net – multiposition
Clock – digital, integral to all radios
Clutch-starter interlock – cannot start engine until clutch pedal is applied (manual transaxle)
Console – floor includes four-cup holders, coin holders, letter holder, CD storage, multipurpose bin, pen/pencil tray and auxiliary power outlet
Cruise control — electronic with steering wheel-mounted controls (unavailable with manual on Classic)
Defroster – electric rear window
Door handles – exterior, chrome, push button-activated
Door locks – child-protection rear with central locking
Dynamic side-impact protection – includes steel side-guard, unique transverse beam and structural body reinforcements
Floor mats – front and rear, carpeted
Fuel tank – 57-litre with tethered fuel filler cap
Glass – solar control, all windows
Glove box – locking
Indicators – air bags, brake system and ABS, low oil pressure, charging system, check engine, seat belt telltale, high beams; chimes for low fuel, door ajar, liftgate ajar
Instrument cluster – off-white faced with chrome accents; speedometer, odometer, trip odometer; gauges for fuel level and engine coolant temperature
Instrument panel trim – coloured-keyed inserts
Liftgate – rear with fixed wiper/washer
Lighting (exterior) – headlamp-leveling system, quad-optic headlamps, rear fog lamp, side repeater lamp, and tailamps with amber-colour turn signals
Lighting (interior) – dome lamp with theater-dimming feature, rear cargo area lamp
Mirrors (exterior) – dual power, heated, foldaway
Mirrors (interior) – day/night rearview
Power outlet – 12-volt, located in centre floor console and rear cargo area
Rear tailgate latch - with electronic touch pad
Remote keyless entry – controls for illuminated entry system, door liftgate locks. Includes two transmitters and rolling code technology
Seat Belts – three point shoulder belts for all passengers, including middle rear passenger
– height adjustable shoulder belts with traveling buckets & pretensioners
Seats

• Trim material – metro II cloth
• Front – driver-side power seat height adjuster, fold-flat passenger seat. Low back buckets with inboard armrests and front-passenger seatback storage net and two-way adjustable locking head restraints
• Rear – two-way adjustable low-profile head restraints for all rear seating positions. 65/35 split that can be folded, folded and tumbled, or removed with quick releases, carry handles and wheels

• Front – independent suspension with MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabiliser bar
• Rear – twist-beam axle with trailing arms and coil springs, shock absorbers. Watt’s linkage and stabiliser bar

• Front – windshield, two-speed with variable intermittent mode
• Rear –wiper/washer, with intermittent mode

CLASSIC OPTIONAL FEATURES
Spoiler
Colour availability

• Exterior – linen gold, electric blue, inferno red, midnight blue, dark plum, bright silver, black and cool vanilla
• Interior – cloth trim, dark slate grey / taupe / pearl beige

GRAND TOURER STANDARD FEATURES (All Classic features plus;)
Badges – Chrysler, PT Cruiser and 2.4L 16v chrome badges “Limited”
Console – overhead, includes dual map courtesy lamps, digital display for compass and outside temperature
Lighting (exterior) – fog lamps (front and rear)
Seat belts (front) – height-adjustable shoulder belts with traveling buckets and pretensioners
Shift knob – silver
Spoiler (rear) – in body colour
Steering wheel – leather wrapped with bright spoke
Sun visors: illuminated vanity mirrors
Suspension - performance
Tyres – P205/50R17 93W BSW performance
Wheels – 17-inch chrome-plated cast aluminum

GRAND TOURER OPTIONAL FEATURES
Alarm – premium security alarm
Axle ratio (final drive) – 2.80:1 (automatic)
Sunroof – power, with one-touch-open feature and sliding sunshade
Colour availability

• Exterior – linen gold, electric blue, inferno red, midnight blue, dark plum, bright silver, black and cool vanilla
• Interior – cloth trim in taupe / pearl beige, dark slate grey

LIMITED STANDARD FEATURES (All Classic features plus;)
Badges – Chrysler, PT Cruiser and 2.4L 16v chrome badges “Limited”
Console – overhead, includes dual map courtesy lamps, digital display for compass and outside temperature
Exhaust tip – bright silver
Lighting (exterior) – fog lamps (front and rear)
Seat belts (front) – height-adjustable shoulder belts with traveling buckets and pretensioners
Seats

• Trim material – premium leather trim with Preferred Suede® accents
• Front – heated driver and front passenger seats (includes driver seat adjustable lumbar support)

LIMITED OPTIONAL FEATURES
Alarm – premium security alarm
Axle ratio (final drive) – 2.80:1 (automatic)
Spoiler Sunroof – power, with one-touch-open feature and sliding sunshade
Colour availability

• Exterior – linen gold, electric blue, inferno red, midnight blue, dark plum, bright silver, black and cool vanilla
• Interior – leather trim in taupe / pearl beige, dark slate grey

Chrysler PT Cruiser Technical Specifications

Body & Chassis

Transversely mounted engine with front-wheel drive via five-speed manual or four-speed automatic (optional) transmission

Engines
2.4-litre
Type & layout	SMPI, 4-cylinder in line
Capacity	2,429 cc (2.4-litre)
Max power (SAE net)	105 kW @ 5,200 rpm
Max torque (SAE net)	214 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Camshafts	Double overhead
Valve system	16 valves, 2 intake and 2 exhaust per cylinder
Fuel injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Materials	Cast iron block, with cast aluminium alloy cylinder heads, and twin-counter rotating balance shafts
Fuel requirement	Unleaded Petrol
Emission controls	Three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features
Transmissions
2.4 Manual
Description	NVG T350, five-speed manual, synchronized on all forward gears
2.4 Automatic
Description	Four-speed electronically controlled adaptive automatic transmission, with choice of fully automatic operation or AutoStick® driver-operated manual control
Suspension & Damping
Front	Independent by McPherson struts, with asymmetrical lower arms and anti-roll bar. Coil springs. 164 mm of
	travel
Rear	Twist beam axle, with trailing arms, Watt’s linkage and anti-roll bar. Coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. 215 mm of travel
Steering
Type	Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio	18.0:1
Wheels & Tyres
Standard - Classic
Type & material	Steel with bolt-on wheel covers
Front & rear	15 x 6 inch steel with P195/65R15 89T tyres
Tyre type	Goodyear NCT-5
Spare tyre	Compact steel wheel and mini spare tyre
Standard – Grand Tourer
Type & material	Chrome-plated cast aluminum
Front & rear	17 x 6.0 inch, with P205/50HR17 tyres
Tyre type	Goodyear NCT-5
Spare tyre	Compact steel wheel and mini spare tyre
Standard – Limited
Type & material	Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Front & rear	16 x 6 inch, with P205/55R16 89T tyres
Tyre type	Goodyear NCT-5
Spare tyre	Compact steel wheel and mini spare tyre
Dimensions
Exterior
Overall length	4,288 mm
Overall width	1,704 mm
Overall height	1,601 mm
Wheelbase	2,616 mm
Front track	1,481 mm
Rear track	1,478 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank capacity	57-litres