Images: Chrysler Mk.I PT Cruiser (2000-04)
Released in July 2000, the Chrysler Mk.I PT Cruiser was a five-door wagon with retro-styling. Manufactured in Toluca, Mexico, the front-wheel drive Mk.I PT Cruiser was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The PT Cruiser range initially consisted of Classic and Limited variants, though limited-run Touring and Street Cruiser 2 variants werReleased in 2003… Read full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
Images: Chrysler Mk.II PT Cruiser (2004-05)
Released in December 2004, the Chrysler Mk.II PT Cruiser introduced a more powerful, 2.4-litre four cylinder engine and additional features. The PT Cruiser range was also expanded with the introduction of a Grand Touring variant which was positioned between the Classic and Limited. The 2.4-litre petrol engine had a cast iron block, aluminium cylinder heads, twin-counter rotating balance shafts, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.5:1.
Images: Chrysler Mk.III PT Cruiser (2005-10)
Released in November 2005, the Chrysler Mk.III PT Cruiser featured an updated interior, revised styling, greater refinement and additional features. The Chrysler Mk.III PT Cruiser could be identified by its smoother front and rear fascias, new front grille with winged Chrysler badge, scalloped headlights, round fog lights and body-coloured rear spoiler. Inside, there were new seat trims, a three-dial instrument panel with larger gauges and satin-silver finish, analogue clock, centre console with storage compartments and bigger glovebox.
