To make sure the hip California surfers can find their way to the beach Chrysler installed a navigation system into the Cruiser's centre column. Along the electronics theme, it wouldn't be a low-rider without a wicked stereo system, thus a "boom box" is integrated into the rear lift gate. Cool.
As if all the power is in the stereo? Its 2.4-litre high-output turbocharged engine, derived from the new GT Turbo, finds its way under the hood. It's good for 215-hp and 245 lb-ft of torque. That's real hotrod muscle from an economical 4-cylinder - how California eco-friendly of you Chrysler.
An upgraded sport-tuned suspension package improves on the current PT's handling, rounded out by massive 19-inch billet aluminum machined wheels.
Will we ever see a California Cruiser offered for production? With the Cabrio, a true convertible, arriving this summer as a 2004 model it's not too likely the California Cruiser will see the light of day. But that said some of its innovative features may show up on future PT's - the flexible seating arrangement seems the most obvious. Also, expect an adaptation of this concept's custom grille and scalloped headlights on future models.