This year will prove to be a fantastic year as Chrysler releases its newest offspring, the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Exhibiting a bold and unique design, the Cruiser is a crowd standout. It's on a league of its own in terms of design and performance. But one sure thing which will make a great come on is the Cruiser's affordability and practicality. Considering that the base level PT Cruiser is equipped with air conditioning, power windows, rear defroster and wiper, six-speaker AM-FM cassette and 15-inch wheels, it remains a surprise that Chrysler has kept the asking price at a minimum even with the destination charge.

 

The Limited Edition model boasts of power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, rear window defroster and wiper, power side mirrors, six-speaker AM/FM stereo cassette, fog lamps, center console power outlet, fold-and-tumble quick-release rear seats, front passenger side-impact airbags, power glass sunroof, fog lamps and touring suspension with 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels.

 

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser makes use of 2.4-liter inline-4 16v DOHC engine coupled with the standard 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 4-speed automatic. It is capable of producing 150 horsepower at 5, 500 rpm. Though it's not exactly racetrack ready, but the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser delivers a great driving experience and is great to drive around. Because of the great engineering effort that was brought into it, the Cruiser is a stable and quiet ride. Wind noise, shakes and rattles are hardly heard nor felt.

 

A peek at the Cruiser's cabin reveals a comfortable room swathed in good quality upholstery. One of the Cruiser's prominent interior features is its seats which are not only comfortable, it also offers a wide range of seating configurations which includes foldable down-to-the floor rear seats to provide wider cargo room.