Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabriolet (05-08) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 12 November 2008
As oddballs go, the PT Cruiser Cabriolet is one of the best. It's a three-door drop-top version of the five-door car that's neither a small people carrier or a family hatchback. Buy one and you'll have to forgive its other little quirks - the boot is ridiculously difficult to load, you have to limbo into the rear seats the view out the back is awful. To top everything off, this unusual choice was originally only available in left-hand-drive, but a right-hand version was launched in 2006 - making things a little easier for UK driving. However, your money does buy the kind of exclusivity that's normally reserved for Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin owners. Unfortunately quality, refinement and driver enjoyment are all in short supply.
2 out of 5

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Running costs

Under the skin the PT Cruiser Cabriolet is the same as a five-door hatchback, so parts and servicing costs are similar. However, insurance jumps from group 12/13 to 15, which makes it more expensive.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

7500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£270.00 - £460.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    223
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    256

CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

With just one 2.4-litre petrol available it is little surprise that the PT Cruiser Cabriolet is a polluting model. It emits 223g/km of CO2 and averages just 30mpg.

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