The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser is yet another concept-to-reality story for DaimlerChrysler, which has a long history of creating major new vehicle segments such as the minivan, and such groundbreaking (and shaking) vehicles as the outrageous Dodge Viper and the funky Chrysler Prowler retro hotrod.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser borrows design cues from classic automobiles and interprets them with a healthy dose of North American fun and distinction. The interior blends innovative features and packaging to create a vehicle that has one of the most sophisticated and flexible designs, regardless of size.
Overall vehicle height combined with unique front and rear seat configurations give the PT Cruiser the capability to carry five people as a passenger car or just the driver with the cargo capacity of a light truck. Staying true to the design philosophy of "form follows function", the interior places emphasis on versatility, while continuing the "retro" design theme of the exterior.