"Toluca is in the best position to increase production to help meet the continued North American demand, while Eurostar will support Europe and other international markets," said Gary Henson, Executive Vice President – Manufacturing. "In order to react quickly to the demands of our customers, we need the ability to maximize opportunity among our worldwide operations."
Since the market introduction in March 2000, Chrysler has sold more than 175,000 Chrysler PT Cruisers worldwide, and received more than 25 international awards. The vehicle is sold in 58 countries around the world.
Chrysler Group announced plans to add Eurostar as a second PT Cruiser production site in March 2000 – just weeks before the first vehicles arrived to dealerships. The Eurostar facility, which also produces the Chrysler Voyager, is currently building prototype PT Cruisers, as it prepares to launch the vehicle this summer. Work will begin immediately in Toluca in preparation for the autumn 2002 line-speed increase.