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2006 Chrysler Pt Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition
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Get Your Kicks With Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition* New Chrysler PT Cruiser Edition introduction kicks off annual Woodward Dream Cruise
* Limited-production Chrysler PT Cruiser dedicated to “The Mother Road”
* First Factory-customized version of the newly refined 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
* Eleventh version of Chrysler PT Cruiser since introduction in 2000
Royal Oak, Mich., Aug 16, 2005 -Chrysler kicked off Detroit’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise today, introducing the all-new 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition dedicated to “The Mother Road” on another famous road, Detroit’s Woodward Avenue. Announced in conjunction with the famed Woodward Dream Cruise, the Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition will be available later this summer as a limited-production version of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition will be $19,185 for the manual transaxle version and $20,020 for the automatic transaxle model. Both prices exclude a $640 destination charge.
“Like the historic highway it’s named after, the new 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition celebrates the journey, as well as the destination,” said Jeff Bell, Vice President—Chrysler. “With its proud heritage styling, colorful exterior and fun-to-drive character, Chrysler PT Street Cruiser captures the adventurous essence of Route 66,” Bell added. “It’s Route 66 personified.”
Aglow in an exclusive Solar Yellow paint, this limited-production vehicle features Solar Yellow brake calipers, body-color grille, solar-tinted sunscreen glass, liftgate mounted spoiler, 17-inch all-season performance tires, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with low-speed traction control, speed control and a sport suspension. Brightwork accents include chrome body-side moldings, a chrome exhaust tip and 17-inch, chrome-plated, five-spoke Empire aluminum wheels. A unique “Street Cruiser” badge, complete with Solar Yellow accents, is featured on the liftgate and complemented by “Route 66” Edition badges on the front doors.
The 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition’s striking color also shines from the interior. A Solar Yellow cluster bezel and passenger air bag door with a PT Cruiser graphic accents the instrument panel. Pastel Slate Gray premium cloth sport seats with Alias/Albi trim include a six-way power driver seat feature and driver manual lumbar adjuster. The Pastel Slate Gray door trim features Medium Slate vinyl bolsters. The Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel with Satin Silver spokes. The Street Cruiser’s standard AM/FM radio with six-disc CD player has MP3 play capability, as well as an audio-input jack that can be used to connect portable MP3 players or other auxiliary audio devices.
The Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition has front-seat-mounted side air bags. It also includes many of the standard safety features found on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, including an enhanced accident response system, new advanced driver and front-passenger multi-stage front air bags with an Occupant Classification system, a driver-side inflatable knee blocker, theft alarm, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child-seat anchor system, brake/park interlock, lap and shoulder seat belts in all positions, rear door child protection locks, rear liftgate release latch, remote keyless entry, Sentry Key engine immobilizer and speed-sensitive power locks.
The 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition is powered by a standard 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 150 horsepower (112kW) and 165 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) of torque coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. An optional four-speed automatic transmission also is available. The Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition will be available in some markets outside of North America, arriving at the end of 2005. The vehicle for international markets will be available in Solar Yellow and Black, and with a choice of the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 2.2-liter common-rail turbo diesel engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
“The Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 edition is the first factory-customized version of our newly refined 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, and the eleventh version of the Chrysler PT Cruiser since the vehicle was introduced in 2000,” said Larry Lyons, Vice President—Front-wheel-drive Product Team. “This Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition features the many interior, exterior and NVH improvements we’ve made to the refined 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, all of which enhance the customer’s overall driving experience, whether it’s on their daily commute to work or on a cruise along the famous road it’s named after.”
2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
The Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to lead the segment in style, versatility, quality and performance with a complete upgrade for the 2006 model year. Starting at a U.S. MSRP of $14,210 (excluding $640 destination) the vehicle features across-the-board refinements, including updated front and rear fascias, featuring a new front grille with the Chrysler winged badge, an all-new interior and improved performance. The High-output Turbo engine on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT model also gets a boost of power, now rated at 230 horsepower (171.5 kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) of torque, up from the previous 220 horsepower.2006 Chrysler PT Cruisers also feature all-new interiors and NVH improvements that reduce road, wind and powertrain noise by up to five decibels, depending on driving conditions. The new instrument panel features larger gauges, new flush shutoff, rotating air vents and a Chrysler signature analog clock. The radio also is mounted higher in the center stack for easier access, and a passenger grab handle is added to the right side of the instrument panel, making it easier for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. The glove box capacity is increased, and the door now features a dampened movement.
A new center console with a sliding armrest and covered storage space replaces the previous seat-mounted armrests and front passenger seat storage bin for all 2006 PT Cruisers and the Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition. This console includes a covered tray for concealing small items, a deep storage bin that holds six CDs, an available battery-fed power outlet for cell phone charging, a new coin holder and two fold-out cup holders for rear-seat occupants. New convenience features on all 2006 models include standard power locks, courtesy map lamps and rear window switches mounted higher on the back of the center console for easier access.
THE CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LINEUP CONTINUES TO GROW
The Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition is the eleventh version of the segment-busting Chrysler PT Cruiser since it was first introduced in 2000. The Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition joins the Flames, Woodie, PT Dream Cruiser Series 1, 2, 3 and 4, Two-tone, PT Turbo and Chrome Accents models, and the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. The Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition is the first factory-customization of the newly refined 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Special Edition = dated vehicle
If possible, those headlights and the painted calipers calling attention to their tiny-ness actually make this UGLIER than the regular version. Who'd have known it was possible.
Quote, originally posted by article » Eleventh version of Chrysler PT Cruiser since introduction in 2000
Need I say more?
█ ♣ █ + ███ | Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape... every nerve aware
I think every retiree who wanted a PTCruiser has since bought one...
hmmm...i hope it's the last version.....
meh....i like this better
Quote, originally posted by FaLeX » “Like the historic highway it’s named after, the new 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition celebrates the journey, as well as the destination,” said Jeff Bell, Vice President—Chrysler. “With its proud heritage styling, colorful exterior and fun-to-drive character, Chrysler PT Street Cruiser captures the adventurous essence of Route 66,” Bell added. “It’s Route 66 personified.” Oh barf!
Is this marketing drivel actually taught in a class or are marketing and PR people created in a secret lab in Nevada? After reading that steaming pile, I have to believe it's the latter.
does the factory tape/cd/mp3 deck come with all the versions of route 66 recorded over the years?it should!
(my favourite version being The Cramps).
Both the HHR and PT are FUGLY, IMO, never been a fan of either. I agree tho, it's a sign of a dated car.Altho, I have driven a PT, and the interior is quite nice.
Modified by SSjetta at 1:20 PM 8-16-2005
I hate when ugly cars might be faster than mine.
I like how they Bangled out the headlights.....NIIIICE
Quote, originally posted by MEIN_VW » Oh barf!
Is this marketing drivel actually taught in a class or are marketing and PR people created in a secret lab in Nevada? After reading that steaming pile, I have to believe it's the latter.
I'm with you 100% on this one...other than that, I'm speechless
Quote, originally posted by MEIN_VW » Oh barf!
Is this marketing drivel actually taught in a class or are marketing and PR people created in a secret lab in Nevada? After reading that steaming pile, I have to believe it's the latter.
They literally squeezed everything they could out of the "connection" between that road and that car
Quote, originally posted by spoonie » does the factory tape/cd/mp3 deck come with all the versions of route 66 recorded over the years? (my favourite version being The Cramps).
Absolutely! The Cramps kick a$$. Way cooler than this re-hash of a car. My nephew calls it the Chrysler New Beetle! Ha!
I never thought you could ruin a car's looks just by changing the headlights and bumper, but it has, this refresh looks terrible.
Quote, originally posted by SSjetta » Both the HHR and PT are FUGLY, IMO, never been a fan of either. I agree tho, it's a sign of a dated car. Altho, I have driven a PT, and the interior is quite nice.
Not any more:
Modified by Equinox at 2:14 PM 8-16-2005
The PT looked better when the grille extended into the bumper.
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In all black, with tinted windows, the turbo PT is actually a likeable car. Nice interior, and little constrast allow the classic shape to stand out more than the questionable styling elements. I've also driven a loaded HHR for comparison.
Stilllllllllllllllllllll ugly as all hell.
Quote, originally posted by Sgood06 » In all black, with tinted windows, the turbo PT is actually a likeable car. Nice interior, and little constrast allow the classic shape to stand out more than the questionable styling elements. I've also driven a loaded HHR for comparison. I agree about the '05, I actually like the PT Turbo, but have you driven in or seen an '06 PT up close? I haven't but from what I've seen in pics, it looks alot worse than the '05.
Excuse me while I vomit.
Quote, originally posted by Equinox » I agree about the '05, I actually like the PT Turbo, but have you driven in or seen an '06 PT up close? I haven't but from what I've seen in pics, it looks alot worse than the '05.
Oh, no I haven't. I think the one I drove was an 04. Good to know.
Quote, originally posted by Equinox »
Not any more:
Wow, they actually did make the interior worse.
more pics of 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition
Quote, originally posted by FatSean » I think every retiree who wanted a PTCruiser has since bought one... haha, so funny because it is true and i know some
Quote, originally posted by FaLeX » more pics of 2006 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition
They should've went with Chrome Mirrors and grille, not bad
Where's my Panel Cruiser you bastards!!?
N/A? It should have at least have the 180hp turbo in it. I guess the 66 is basically a GT package without the turbo and a special color (which should have been a color available from the start)
2003 PT Cruiser GT, Electric Blue
Quote, originally posted by 13minutes » Where's my Panel Cruiser you bastards!!? Exactly.
Quote, originally posted by JUSTINCASE1021 » meh....i like this better
I agree.
Quote, originally posted by Whirling_Dervish » Exactly.
They keep promising.....<sob>
O PT Loser, how do I hate thee......let me count the ways
one chrome b-pillar trim
two chrome b-pillar trim
three chrome b-pillar trim
Without thee, PT Loser, tastlessness would lack for a white canvas
y the plastic mirrors, its a damn special edition chrysler, that's the least u could do.
my dads whip, i love it
I guess I'm going to be the voice of dissent here.I'm getting a bit of a "pile-on" feel from this thread -- as in, one person says something negative and then everyone piles on.
Seems to me that the PT Cruiser is suffering from the backlash of its own excessive popularity when it first came out -- everyone wanted one, there was a frenzy, and once people got used to it the pendulum swung the other way and now people like to criticize it. Kind of like a one-hit-wonder pop star.
I tend to think that the PT Cruiser remains a pretty cool car. It looks like nothing else on the market (at least until Chevy got in on the act), it's actually a pretty darned useful car with great space utilization, and with the correct engine/transmission combo it's pretty peppy. All at a good price (and with good reliability, if you want to believe Consumer Reports).
Modified by dts at 7:10 PM 8-16-2005
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