#5

in Affordable Compact Wagons

Based on analysis of 53 PT-Cruiser reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $18,000 - $24,510
Invoice: $16,950 - $22,939
MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.0
Performance:7.4
Exterior:7.5
Interior:7.7
Safety:6.6
Reliability:7.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Aging though it may be, many reviewers still love the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser's retro styling.

  • "One of the niftiest body styles to hit the market since Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964... It is pretty hard...to find someone who doesn't love its looks." --The Los Angeles Times
  • "On the roll, the car draws plenty of smiles and admiring glances," -- the Sacramento Bee. Like those passersby, reviewers line up to praise the PT Cruiser's appearance.
  • "We can confirm that the Cruiser scores in the looks department." --Edmunds
  • The PT Cruiser is the "hottest looking retro rod anyone can afford. No matter where you go, people stare at the PT like it's a Ferrari." --Motor Trend

 

Review Last Updated: 9/29/09