2000-2001

Chrysler introduced the PT back in the spring of 2000. A vehicle which looked nothing like anything else on the road, was an instant hit. Being styled in a retro looking 1950 or so style, the PT became the car to have.
PT which stood for Personal Transportation, in the beginning. Many have adjusted the name to fit thier own style of the vehcile. Such names as Pimp Transport or Pimp Truck. Pretty Tempting and Personal Touch (like many of us owners have added to it), and the names can go on. This wagon styled 5 door vehicle is classified as a truck under the federal-economy regulations. It is comperable to the Honda CR-V in both wheelbase and cargo volume, yet shorter in both height and length. The PT also featured a unibody platform, shared with the Neon, and a more fuel efficent 2.4L 150 HP inline 4 cylinder. All model came standard with front and rear power windows, 65/35 split folding rear seats which could be removed and the infamous mulit-position rear shelf, which we all loved for tailgates, and the rear wiper/washer configuration in the lift gate.

An optional Touring Group package included the firmer suspension and larger 16-inch tires. Included as an option with this package was the antilock braking (including traction control), all around disc brakes were also a package addtional option.

An optional Limited Edition model included everything optioned to the Touring Group packages, however included, leather upholstery, a power moonroof, and fold-flat front passenger seat.

In early models, rear windows were controlled by console switches. Later examples got dashboard controls.
Rivals which included the Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback, and Volkswagen Passat wagon.
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