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.
2.5 out of 5

Safety

The hard-top PT Cruiser earned a mediocre three-star Euro NCAP rating when it was tested in 2002 and we'd expect the cabrio to perform similarly. ABS and traction control are standard and security is taken care of with an alarm/immobiliser and remote central locking.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    3 out of 5
  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    1 out of 5
3.5 out of 5

Reliability

There have been very few problems so far (the car has been on sale since 2000). The only concern has been a few niggles with the gearbox.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.