New Car Overview of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Compact Convertible

Description: Compact Convertible
Base MSRP Range: $19,405 - $25,005
Invoice Price Range: $18,620 - $23,350
Where built: Mexico

Another ragtop from Chrysler comes to market as the 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible. It looks like the lid of a conventional Cruiser was pried off and a shapely roll bar added to arch across the 2+2 cockpit like the curvy handle of a basket. This open-sky edition gets a power convertible soft top with the rear glass window wired with an electric defroster.

Entry model pulls from a 2.4-liter four-in-line plant rated at 150-hp with a manual 5-speed transmission. The Touring model offers a turbo-charger with an automatic transaxle and the output fixed at 180-hp. Top trim GT goes further with the high output turbo tipped to 220-hp.

The GT PT also gets seats clad in leather, with more goods for safety aboard such as side air bags and four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock controls.