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2003 Chrysler Dream Cruiser Series 2 Road Test

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Khatir Soltani
Chrysler carries this last theme forward inside at dash central, where a small orange and chrome plaque sits just between a set of vents and below the power window switches, this one marked "No. 1239", one of a limited production.

Bright orange perforated leather inserts surrounded by black premium leather bolsters make the Dream Cruiser comfortable and eye-catching. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)
While antagonists will smirk that Chrysler would be lucky to sell so many, remember that there's a butt for every seat. Those that choose the Dream Cruiser will cover bright orange perforated leather inserts surrounded by black premium leather bolsters. The bright orange theme continues to the door panels, complimented by twin dash accents painted to match the exterior, one ensconcing the gauge package with the other overtop the standard passenger side airbag. A little painted tangerine peeks through the front and rear interior edge of the B-pillar too, adding a little visual height to the design. Being totally honest, the non-painted orange surfaces might even be a bit bright for my taste, with a deeper tone possibly matching the paintwork better. But all in all, the interior motif works for this very personal PT.

Chrysler hasn't skimped on interior extras, and adds to the already long list of standard PT Cruiser features. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)
Being an exclusive model, Chrysler hasn't skimped on the extras. Added to the already well equipped standard PT Cruiser, that includes manual air conditioning, a floor-mounted lower console with integrated cupholders and two power outlets, tilt steering, a fold flat passenger seat, 65/35 split folding rear seat, functional carpet covered hard plastic parcel shelf cum picnic table, an engine block heater, tinted solar controlled glass, and power windows that incidentally wind down automatically up front if the button is pushed to the second of its two-stage range, are a few items that come standard in the PT Cruiser GT, the Dream Cruiser's base of existence. These are power door locks with keyless entry, traction control, ABS 4-wheel disc brakes, manual driver's lumbar adjustment, luxury floor mats front and rear, a silver shift knob, power side mirrors, fog lights and last but hardly least, a set of 205/50R17 93H BSW all-season performance tires.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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