The New 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is powered by a standard 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 150 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an automatic transaxle with Autostick.

New standard features on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser include sport contour bucket seats with new Bauhaus feature fabric, vinyl door trim bolsters, an AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 input jack, chrome grille accents, speed-sensitive power locks, a console with sliding armrest and storage, a body-color strip spoiler on the liftgate, analog clock and rear door speakers. Additional standard features include Sentry Key engine immobilizer, power windows with auto-down function on both front windows, 65/35 fold/tumble/removable rear seat and a liftgate spoiler and a Chrome Accents Group, which includes 16-inch chrome-clad wheels with a new nine-spoke design, chrome fuel door, chrome bodyside moldings, chrome door lock knobs, scuff plates with bright accents and a Chrysler winged badge.

The Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited also gets a new six-way power driver's seat as standard equipment for 2006. Standard features on the Limited model include sport cloth seats with new Alias feature fabric, driver manual lumbar adjuster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, HomeLink® universal garage door opener, side air bags, 16-inch aluminum wheels with a new nine-spoke design, fog lamps, chrome exhaust tip, speed control, bright cup holder surround rings, sunscreen glass and a touring suspension.

EXTERIOR

• Modifications to exterior for more refined, upscale appearance exemplifying attention to detail and incorporating "face of Chrysler" design cues include (new for 2006):
• Redesigned front and rear fascias on all models
• Redesigned front grille with chrome-accented horizontal bars standard on all models
• Larger Chrysler "winged" badge on hood on all models
• Redesigned headlamps with lower scalloped edge on all models
• Modified taillamp(s) with white turn signal lenses (amber bulb)
• Round fog lamps (on Limited and GT models) and lower grille incorporating open mesh design (all models)
• Body-color strip spoiler at rear of roof panel for improved aerodynamic performance on Base, Touring and Limited models
• Eight exterior color offerings, including Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat (both new for 2006)

INTERIOR

• Modifications to interior for more refined, upscale appearance and enhanced utility include (new for 2006):
• All-new instrument panel and door trim panel design
• Refreshed seat trim and fabrics for all models incorporating sport contour trim outlines for improved lateral support
• Interior color offerings: Pastel Slate Gray (all models) and Pastel Pebble Beige (Touring, Limited and GT models)
• Larger, more visible instrument cluster graphics with silver gauge faces and white-night lighting
• Higher-output, quieter HVAC system combined with flush shut-off outlets
• Ergonomic refinements including positioning of radio head unit above HVAC controls; relocation of heated seat and hazard flasher switches to center stack; and raised rear window controls (positioned on rear of center console)
• Satin Silver center stack bezel on all models; GT model includes Mini-Carbon pattern
  Larger glove box with dampened opening
• Chrysler signature analog clock
• Center console with fore/aft sliding armrest and covered storage. Unit includes two fold-out cup holders for rear seat occupants; available battery-fed power outlet inside console bin for concealed cell phone charging; and clamshell upper compartment (under lid) for concealing small items
• Bright-accented ringed front cup holders on Limited and GT models
• Front courtesy/map lamps on Touring, Limited and GT models
• Standard six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar on Limited and GT models
• MP3 play capability on all radios (new for 2006)
  Audio input jack on base AM/FM single CD radio can be used for any audio input source (e.g., portable MP3 player, portable cassette player, portable CD player)
  AM/FM six-CD changer radio can play CDs burned with MP3 files
• Speakers re-positioned to rear doors for enhanced bass response, most notably in rear of cabin (new for 2006)
• Boston Acoustics® premium audio system is optional on Touring, Limited and GT models and includes six premium speakers, first production-offered subwoofer on PT, and 368-watt amplifier (new for 2006)
• Enhanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) applications include dash panel silencer and strategically placed sound damping materials to reduce road and powertrain noise (new for 2006)

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags and driver-side inflatable knee blocker and Occupant Classification System (OCS), which detects passenger seat occupant to determine on/off status of air bag (new for 2006)
• Redesigned ignition key with Sentry Key® vehicle immobilizer and integrated fob for available remote keyless entry (new for 2006)
• Height-adjustable three-point seat belts with pretensioners, constant force retractors and traveling inboard buckles, front-three-point, rear-three-point
• Supplemental side air bags
• Security alarm system for doors and liftgate on Limited and GT models
• Enhanced accident response system
• Rear door child protection
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with reconfigurable display in cluster includes compass, outside temperature, audio information, average fuel economy, distance to empty and elapsed time (new for 2006 on Limited and GT models)
• Enhanced electrical features including power speed-sensitive locks and power accessory delay (new for 2006)
• HomeLink® universal garage door opener standard on Limited and GT models