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PT Cruiser production began in 2000
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17th March, 2006

  • One millionth Chrysler PT Cruiser roles off the production line
  • Milestone reached in just six years
  • Demand for the one-of-a-kind vehicle continues at record levels
  • Soft top version of PT Cruiser to increase momentum

Chrysler’s retro PT Cruiser recently posted a major milestone with the one millionth vehicle rolling off the Mexican production line.

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    The achievement, which has only taken six years to realise, comes ahead of the mid-year arrival of the four-seater soft top PT Cruiser Cabrio.

    Thanks in part to record sales last year, over 5,500 PT Cruisers have been delivered since the vehicle’s Australian release mid-2000.

    Sales of the PT Cruiser in 2005 of 1,001 were the best in four years, the performance only bettered by the car’s first full year on sale in 2001.

Further testifying to the vehicles timeless appeal, 2006 year-to-date sales as at February are better than 2005, up 2.4 per cent.

"This significant milestone reflects the global demand for the Chrysler PT Cruiser," said Gerry Jenkins, managing director, Chrysler Group".

"The one-of-a-kind vehicle created its own new segment when it arrived in 2000 with its unique styling and interior roominess".

“The vehicle has a strong following in Australia and the arrival of the Cabrio version will further broaden its appeal, providing customers with a fresh, practical and affordable soft top,” said Jenkins.

Completely updated for the 2006 model year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to offer style and versatility.

DaimlerChrysler’s Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico is the sole producer of Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan and cabrio models, supplying the vehicles to 60 countries around the world.

DaimlerChrysler recently announced a $1 billion joint investment between DaimlerChrysler and its suppliers to modernise and re-tool its Mexican manufacturing operations and to develop two industrial parks for suppliers.



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