Test Drive Chrysler PT Cruiser since 2006 Minivan
Soothing
Heavenly blue color in combination with a retrodizane and the ability to remove the roof on a hot sunny day the offer is extremely attractive, let such days in our latitudes and a little. In the parking lot, from where I took Pt Cruiser Cabrio, there were no cars more interesting. And right, because the convertible must be noticeable a priori, in essence. Pt Cruiser with two doors and black or drowns are very well, harmonious. The folding roof does not fall out of the overall picture, but is a logical continuation of the rear body; The roof line is calm and smoothly reaching the windshield frame. The body of the cabriolet has about 60% of new details relative to the usual five-door Pt Cruiser.
The combination of a pair of doors with a soft riding reduces the machine visually, which only emphasizes the characteristic design solutions, convex wheeled arches, beautiful headlights, huge, outstanding, shield of the radiator grille. Another original (and logical) Detail of the Cabrio version of the safety arc behind the front seats (four full-fledged places are preserved), painted in the body color. On the sidewalls, there are still chrysler wings (Mark returned the historical emblem five-pointed star in the frame). The arc is not cleaned, and when the roof raised, it can be seen through the glasses, devoid of frames. In my opinion, when the car is under the cap, it looks somewhat inappropriate. However, it is impossible to say that the arc somehow spoil the interior, moreover, it has placed two small round lighting flashes.
The landing that PT Cruiser Cabrio offers, first seemed strange. Customizing the seat, I could not find an adjustment in height for a long time. It turned out that the previous driver chose it to Niza himself. But I still sat on the bus, high, loud in a soft chair, with legs bent in my knees. Home so landing. Soon, however, I got used to her, as well as to the huge four-sporing steering wheel. Ergonomic nuance location of the buttons of flyer windows on the center console. There is a special key that you can omit or raise all four side windows at once very convenient. Having left the parking lot, I hurried to remove the top of the weather was very suitable. To do this, free the lock on the windshield and keep the key on the panel of about 10 seconds. Hop, and the roof of neat folds lies with the rear seats. It can be covered with its special vinyl cap, which are in the trunk (the volume of 210 l is not enough, but the pair of suitcases will fit). But I preferred to ride without a cap, so the roof can be raised at any time, you will not leave the car in the parking lot without top, Moscow is not yet Beverly Hills. In addition, folds over the trunk are only decorated with PT Cruiser, the real Head-Turner is obtained.
Ideally smooth belt line, safety arc, which performs high-end aerodynamic functions, an extraordinary solution of the front and rear plus mentioned color is a strong picture. True, with bright sunlight it is noticeable that the interior is not better quality. Leather armchairs (skin, by the way, too, so-so), but the rest of the finish materials are typically American. Everywhere the hard plastic (sometimes with burrs), flip buttons. The front panel for body color and a pretty tidy with three dials and soft green illumination is trying to correct the position. Drafts are walking through the cabin and at no very large speeds. It may be crowded and blow it. The 143-strong motor with the support of a four-stage automaton accelerate the machine weighing more than one and a half tons, to put it mildly, not too active. But, perhaps, PT Cruiser Cabrio is the first in my practice a frankly slow car, which this slowness was not annoyed. On the contrary, I was very calm and peaceful. The optional Boston Acoustics stereo play is adequate, even when the roof is folded. Light jazz, hard rock 70s most suitable for voicing this chrysler. Comfortable suspension lulls, with an appetite absorbing any irregularities. In general, balm on the soul of the city inhabitant, tired of stress. In this situation, you can forgive many shortcomings related to the infant. In addition, in this sense, PT Cruiser Cabrio was not serious.
Prices and equipment
PT Cruiser Cabrio 2.4 Limited is offered by Russian Chrysler dealers in a single embodiment with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and four-stage automatic transmission. The standard equipment list includes leather interior, 16-inch chrome disks, cruise control, heated front seats, driver seat electric drive, folding in front of the back seat. In the list of additional equipment: Boston Acoustics stereosystem, navigation. The cost in standard version is 27,500 euros.
Dmitry Krotov
A source: Magazine Motor [September 2007]
