2009 PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 rolls out in style
The Chrysler design department put forward its best black, white and chrome look for the fifth edition of its PT Dream Cruiser series. The new special edition was unveiled Tuesday in the prelude to this weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise in suburban Detroit.
The 2009 PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 wears a black-painted roof and contrasting white-painted body. That look is accented with a cross-hatched upper and lower grilles milled from billet aluminum.
The exterior look is finished with 17-inch wheels and chrome accents.
Inside, the black-colored seat fabric has silver accents, and the air vents and gauges get chrome rings.
Chrysler says it will build only 1,750 copies of the PT Dream Cruiser Series 5. Base price is $22,700, including shipping charges.
Buyers can choose between the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, rated at 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, or the optional turbocharged 2.4-liter four, rated at 180 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque.
Get more car news, reviews and opinion every day: Sign up to have the Autoweek Daily Drive delivered right to your inbox.
Autoweek loves passionate comments and debate, but remember that you're part of a diverse community. Above all: be respectful. Critique statements, not people; talk about the automotive world, but skip the political rhetoric, hate speech, and obscenities. While we can't read every post, this site is moderated and Autoweek will remove comments as we see fit. Questions? Read our Terms of Use or email
moderator@autoweek.com.
|
Criss wrote:
Hi,
I'm a new user to this website. Could someone please tell me why the "Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 5" is so hard to find and purchase? I don't know why but I truly love this little car. It's like "love at first site and a little research on it". In today's car market, it's really hard for me (a female) to just go anywhere and buy a car, especially since I don't know the first thing about cars, anyway. However, I would truly like to hear from some of you guys, your honest opinion on this particular vehicle. Please help a shopper out. Thank you kindly, Criss.
5/14/2009 6:19 PM EDT
|
||
|
Fairporter wrote:
thaxman, you are thinking about the HO version, about 210 HP and much more interesting. This was produced because there were so many of us who found the base 150 HP too wimpy, but then they only made it available with an automatic!! Really lame.
But starting about 10 years ago when they announced this, I thought (like Plymouth) that it had no business in the Chrysler brand-- it had a styling edge, and was light enough to be fun if only they had offered better power trains. The old Neon motor was never up to the job. A high-revving turbo like the GT should have been made available at a reasonable price point like the old Road Runner marketing concept, without the slippery leather seats etc. and with a smooth 6-spd like the Ford Mondeo had. But Chysler made it almost all 150HP automatics, getting modest MPG and impotent power and handling. In a nutshell, the car had gobs of unrealized potential. The only redeeming aspect is that it isn't a Chevy HHR, which seems intent on channeling the uglienst of the automotive spirits of the 1940s. It's now long in the tooth, and these special editions just make what-could-have-been seem all the more disappointing. I have hope for a redesign using a more interesting powertrain, but Chrysler seems intent on making all their sporting cars heavy and ponderous, and all with automatics. Witness a 4-door Charger and a Challenger weighing over two tons. Sad.
8/14/2008 12:14 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
Plymouth wrote:
The Cruiser should have been a Plymouth like it was intended to be, and that division would still be here. Why, because it was and has been a great seller for Chrysler. Most of these naysayers don't realize that Manufactures have to have a 'Mass Appeal' car to sell in volume. That's what keeps them around to make the more special Mustangs, Vette's and Challengers. If you need an economical car, with loads of interior capacity, fun to drive, and unique in looks, then the PT is a great car for you. If you are afraid of being seen, then get a corolla, or a Accord. They blend in, you don't even have to wash it, just drive it no one will make fun of you because you are invisible. Driving something unique in design, and practical, and takes pride in it, well that is a different person. Room for all.
8/13/2008 7:11 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
gat wrote:
Chrysler continues moving the deck chairs.
8/13/2008 2:52 PM EDT
|
||
|
thestig wrote:
Wow so this is what a polished turd looks like.
8/13/2008 2:15 AM EDT
|
||
|
tourisTTrophy3.2 wrote:
Wow, they still make the PT Cruiser?!
8/13/2008 2:01 AM EDT
|
||
|
|
sobeachspeed wrote:
Um, when was the last time Chrysler actually unveiled a "new" car?
Wow....
8/12/2008 8:24 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
phantomasc wrote:
Long live the PT Cruiser. I have always had my eye on the PT Cruiser. Dependable transportation, not bad looking, decent value for the $$$, with a view of the road halfway between a typical car and a pickup truck. A decent amount of storage too. It has been commented that this should be a Dodge, not a Chrysler, which may be on the mark. I hope this retro appearing Cruiser keeps in production. Last Chrysler product owned was a Dodge Rampage.
8/12/2008 5:06 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
CTFrank wrote:
Now that the Chrysler haters have spewed their venom, I for one think it makes a very nice package. The "turbo lite" while under-rated at 180 HP gives a significant boost in torque (on Regular gas) and MOPAR has kits available that can boost it to an honest 260HP.
8/12/2008 2:55 PM EDT
|
||
|
General Lee GXP wrote:
Plastic, plastic everywhere...Just like my Pontiac...Izzitt just me, or is that "white" Dream Cruiser actually silver!?
8/12/2008 1:46 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
kev_theobald wrote:
New paint on an old platform that was never that great to start with is weak. Moves like this just encourage the idea Chrysler will be broken into parts and sold off. Unless they deliver a dramatic improvement in quality and innovation, they will end up filing for Chapter 11.
8/12/2008 1:36 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
thaxman wrote:
Yawn.
I remember when a Chrysler-engineered turbo engine got about 150% of a naturally-aspirated version. Now its just 30 hp. double-yawn.
8/12/2008 1:01 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
cardijp wrote:
Chrysler, just let it go.
8/12/2008 12:40 PM EDT
|
||
|
|
Ettiene wrote:
Desparate men bring forth desperate attempts for survival.
8/12/2008 12:18 PM EDT
|
Other Recent Articles
POLL OF THE WEEK
Twitter
Facebook
