Test Drive Chrysler PT Cruiser since 2006 Minivan

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If you are a fashion and connoisseur of unusual things, then the updated Chrysler PT Cruiser will suit you. True, the opportunity to stand out from the crowd will have to pay specific features of exploitation.
 
Flashy D & G jeans and Valentino jacket, carelessly thrown onto the crumpled T-shirt, "the person for which the Chrysler Pt Cruiser was created. Here he is, unleashed and independent, singing something from Elvis, approaching the car, sits behind the wheel and starts the engine. Go.
 
The premiere of Chrysler Pt Cruiser took place seven years ago. The debut of the American concern was produced by a real furyor. When Pt Cruiser appeared in Russia, people from neighboring machines, taking advantage of the Red Traffic light, went out and surrounded the unusual car.
 
Over time, even the most temper eye is closed and sometime unusual forms begin to be perceived quite ordinary. Retrokar needed an update. Restylation was restored.
 
The first stride of the radiator is striking. Bumpers changed slightly - became single-blanked. The undoubted charm gives a chromium package consisting of wheeled disks, molding and lining on the gas tank hatch.
 
Significantly transformed the salon, which is a mixture of antiquity with modern trends. The front panel is divided into two parts by a massive tunnel, which is located not only air-conditioned controls and radio tape recorders, but also with all windows. Inserts in front of the passenger and driver are made of blue plastic in the color of the car. But the quality of tough materials leaves much to be desired. True, it gives a certain charm, creating a similarity with the past century machines. Among other updates, it is worth noting an analog clock and cells for storing small things on the console between the seats.
 
Now about the driver's seat. The adjustment range allows you to feel behind the wheel of the SUV, which is achieved due to the high landing. If you drop down, PT Cruiser immediately turns into a regular passenger car. Despite the electrical drives of most settings, the backing angle is manually adjustable.
 
Of the shortcomings it is worth emphasizing the uncomfortable shape of the front and rear chairs, fatigue comes quickly. Plus, the seats seemed too hard. Uncomfortable.
 
Because of the heavy, but informative steering wheel, the car does not have a sharp maneuver. The absence of rolls in turns is associated with a very rigid suspension, which, of course, does not contribute to comfortable movement. Each bump will not remain unnoticed.
 
The chrysler PT Cruiser has a new 2.4 l engine for Russia and 143 liters. p. working in combination with a four-stage automatic machine. Acceleration up to 100 km / h occupies 10.3 s. At the same time, the maximum range is 195 km / h. Complete indicators. In the urban cycle of operation, fuel consumption fluctuates within fifteen liters, as evidenced by the EVIC information system. It is an on-board computer with an enlarged information of monitored information.
 
Extravagant appearance affected aerodynamics. The form of the front part is such that the car strives to dive into the puddle. As a result, the dirty liquid from under its own wheels is on the windshield.
 
The minimum price of Chrysler Pt Cruiser with a motor 1.6 - $ 22,700. For the car with the engine 3.4, the dealers are asking $ 29,500. It is expensive or cheap - to solve buyers. Present art is invaluable.
 
Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
 
Body - Universal o Number of seats - 5 o Curb weight, kg - 1585 o Complete weight, kg - 1900 o Dimensions (length / width / height), mm: - 4290/1705/1600 o Base, mm - 2615 o trunk volume, L - 540/2120 O Maximum speed, km / h - 195 o Fuel consumption (mixed cycle), l / 100 km - 10.5 o Volume of fuel tank, L - 57 o Engine - gasoline.; Working volume, cm3 - 2429; Power, l. With. at min-1 - 143/5200; Torque, nm at min-1 - 214/4000 o Transmission - automatic, 4-stupas. o Price, $ - 29,500.
 
Text: Maxim Egorov
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [05/2006]