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In this sense, the Cruiser's hot-rod look is out of step with performance reality. Chrysler insiders say there's likely to be a turbo option in the Cruiser's not-too-distant future.

But for now the emphasis is on cruisin' and lookin' cool. On the other hand, the Cruiser is surprisingly adept on snaky sections of back roads. Body roll is well-controlled, particularly in view of the relatively high center of gravity; the power rack-and-pinion steering is nicely weighted, with better-than-average road feel; and the damping rates are well-selected for keeping the tires in contact with the surface, even on sections of washboard gravel road.

For all that, the ride and handling of this vehicle, with its unusual beam axle and Watt's linkage at the rear, exceeded our expectations, both in all-around performance and in how little noise found its way through the suspension -- remarkable in a wagon-style body. If you're wondering why the designers discarded a strut-type independent rear suspension, a la Neon, in favor of the complex twist-beam design that ultimately emerged, a setup that precludes the possibility of all-wheel drive, here's the answer: Strut towers would have intruded on cargo space at the rear and restricted the hatch opening.

Tells you a lot about functional priorities here, doesn't it? Like the universality of the touring suspension, every Cruiser we've driven to date has had anti-lock brakes and traction control, which means they've also had rear discs instead of the standard drums.

For all its exterior individualism and dynamic competence -- good road manners, surprisingly quiet operation, adequate power -- the element that's going to keep Cruiser owners happy over the long haul is the adaptability of its attractive and roomy interior maximum cargo capacity is about the same as in the much larger Jeep Cherokee. In cars equipped with the optional folding front passenger seat, you can cram eight-foot lengths of two-by-fours into this thing, and Chrysler claims 26 different passenger-cargo configurations.

That doesn't count the optional roof rack or some of the other stuff you can add from the Mopar accessories catalog. It's not perfect. The front seats could do with longer bottom cushions and height adjustability.

Because they contain integral seatbelt anchors and must also conform to certain European crash standards, the rear seats are a bit heavy, particularly the two-person side, which weighs 65 pounds. And we find the placement of the rear power-window switches -- on the back of the center console -- quite mysterious.

Like almost everything else about this new car, its pricing is hard to classify. At the lower end of the range, it overlaps the Neon and the Neon's various compact contemporaries.

The SUVs offer something the new Chrysler doesn't, that is, four-wheel drive, but the Cruiser beats 'em on capacity, cargo versatility, and style, hands down.

When something is truly new, it's difficult to forecast how it will fit into the competitive environment. Then again, it's not a subcompact, it includes a nice array of standard features, and it is undeniably unique.

It seems clear to us that the PT Cruiser will be a runaway bestseller, and possibly the progenitor of a new subspecies. It also seems clear that for all the upheaval following Daimler's purchase of Chrysler, the company's design creativity still eclipses that of its cross-town rivals, as well as just about everyone else's.

The name may be a little different, but the magic is still there. I arrived at a party in one of my typically cool rides, but a DC employee brought his "fast feedback" Cruiser and spent the evening giving rides. Several partygoers were ready to arm-wrestle for rights to buy it when he's done with it.

And it could. Maybe the turbo-and-intercooler package that bolts to 2. On those cars it adds 18 hp and 52 pound-feet of torque. It's not EPA-legal yet, but not to worry -- whoever gets Gino's PT will have plenty of aftermarket hop-up parts to pick from if they ever get bored with their too-cool Cruiser. More shrieks. A flood of questions and comments. Never has a vehicle I've driven generated such adulation.

The kids knew how much it cost, and Daniel knew how many were sent to Florida for fleet rentals. Lord, help us! Most automakers are lucky if their designs embody either virtue. The PT Cruiser takes this combination of form and function to a new peak. By employing an upright seating position, Chrysler group designers have packaged room for four adults and their belongings in a mere 14 feet of length. Then they wrapped this commodious envelope in a sexy skin that neatly blends elements from vintage station wagons and street rods.

The result is the first tall wagon with powerful curb appeal -- and another grand slam for Chrysler design. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. If you bought it new and it doesn't say anything on the tailgate, my guess is that it's a BASE model. Touring, and Limited Editions say so on the left side of the hatch. The Base model doesn't have anything there. Last edited by story97; 15 Oct at pm. Originally Posted by quicksilverdon. Originally Posted by demon Originally Posted by wwpptc.

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