By: Jack Wylde
Submitted: 2010-01-03 16:45:57 | Word Count: 497
In this article I would like to discuss the features, structure and safety aspects of new model (2005) of Chrysler PT Cruiser and also about the radio dash kit in it. This car was one of the most successful cars in the history of Chrysler. It falls in the range of compact segment. Bryan Nesbitt was the person who proposed the design for this car. It is to be noted that he was the person who designed the Chevrolet also. It came to wheels as automobile initially in the year 1999 and later in 2005 as coupe. The engines are available as both EDT and EDV turbocharged (both 2.4 liters). It follows FF layout and PT platform of Chrysler and hence bears the name. Transmissions are both automatic (4 speed) and manual (5 speed). It has a wheel base of 2.6 meter and is 1.6 meter high. Its width and length are 1.79 meters and 4.29 meters respectively.
Manufacturing of Chrysler PT Cruiser takes place in Mexico at Toluca assembly. The standard model of engine comprises of 4 cylinders for gasoline in America. In Asia and Europe diesel propelled engines of 4 cylinders are also available. Because of many advanced features compared to its predecessors when this model was launched, demand remained higher than the production. It featured among the best cars in year 2001 and also won the best car of North America award in the same year. It scored full 16 points including optional air bags in impact test for safety and received 3 stars as rating for year 2002 by NCAP Euro. But it fared badly in stability control test (electronic) which happens very rarely in small segment cars. For test of frontal crashes it received the highest rating while for side crashes it earned bad rating. It also fared poorly in evaluations both at the rear and side.
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The updated model of Chrysler PT Cruiser of 2005 had taillights that were redesigned and new model of headlights. Like in other cars air bags and anti lock type brakes were made optional. To increase the rigidity and offer better protection “sport bar” was included. One more important function of this sport bar was that it helped in better circulation of air particularly to passengers occupying rear seats. The engine was 250 hp engines. From 2005 model onward this was priced around 20000 US dollars.
The car body was available in many colors like pearl white, sunset crystal , pacific blue, solar yellow etc. the door handles and molding were made up of an alloy of chromium. There were provisions for even MP3 player in its audio system. Satellite radio (Sirius) was also made optional. The radio dash kit consists of harness adaptors, neon panel for fascia and aerial adaptors. This kit can be used for fitting the stereo after purchase of cars. Powernetshop.at offers this radio dash kit at competitive prices by purchasing online and these prices can also be compared, the dash kit is fitting for double DIN head units. The spare parts are widely available everywhere which makes it even more popular.
