Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabriolet (05-08) - Review

All models come with full leather upholstery as standard and there's plenty of legroom for the two in the back (it's a four seater, rather than a five) compared to other cabrios, although headroom is quite tight. Despite the low roofline, the front passenger has decent headroom, but there is considerable wind and road noise at speed and it isn't a very relaxing long distance car. With the roof down, noise is kept quite low and it's surprisingly refined.

The boot is incredibly difficult to access - it's low to the ground and shallow, which means you need to bend down a lot to get items in and out. The way the boot lid opens (outwards then upwards) can be a problem in confined spaces too, such as supermarket car parks or tight against a wall. Getting into the back seats is tricky too due to the low roof, high door sills and rollover protection bar while up front (with the roof up) it feels claustrophobic. The roof is easy to operate though - just twist a lever to release it and it electrically folds down at the flick of a switch in 20 seconds.

The driving position is high, but not at all comfortable. The seats don't give enough back support and the steering wheel adjusts for height only so finding a position is tricky. Visibility is poor all-round: chunky windscreen pillars restrict the front view, the thick rollover hoop creates a large blindspot down the side of the car and a small rear screen means it's a pain to see out of the back with the roof up - and even more difficult to park. Visibility is slightly better with the roof down, as you'd expect, but still far from ideal. The dials in front of the driver are large and clear, but the dash is button heavy and confusing - the central locking button is where you'd expect the electric window switch for example.