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The 2006 PT Cruiser Limited gets a new six-way power driver's seat as standard equipment, along with all of the features of the PT Cruiser Touring and sport cloth seats with new Alias feature fabric, driver manual lumbar adjuster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, HomeLink universal garage door opener, side air bags, 16-inch aluminum wheels with a new nine-spoke design, fog lamps, chrome exhaust tip, speed control, bright cup holder surround rings, sunscreen glass, power moon roof with sliding sunshade, and a touring suspension.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (photo: DaimlerChrysler)
The Boston Acoustics sound system with a 368-watt amplifier and rear subwoofer is a new option on the PT Cruiser Limited for the 2006 model year. Additional options on the Limited model include a 180-hp turbo engine, an automatic transaxle, anti-lock brakes, heated seats, six-disc CD player with MP3-play capability, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with a free first-year subscription, UConnect hands-free communication system that includes auto day/night rearview mirror, a liftgate spoiler and a Chrome Accents Group, which includes 16-inch chrome-clad wheels with a new nine-spoke design, chrome fuel door, chrome bodyside moldings, chrome door lock knobs, scuff plates with bright accents and a Chrysler winged badge.

An upgraded Limited package also is available on the PT Cruiser Limited model for 2006, which includes a 180-hp turbo engine that produces 210 lb-ft of torque with the automatic transaxle, leather-trimmed interior with suede-like inserts on the seats, four-wheel disc brakes with low-speed traction control, and many of the Chrome Accents Group elements.

PT Cruiser GT of course gets that little dollop of extra horsepower for 2006, attached to a five-speed heavy-duty manual shifter from Getrag, and a sport-tuned suspension.

Standard features on the Chrysler PT Cruiser GT include a new six-way power driver's seat, two-tone sport leather seats, a liftgate spoiler, 17-inch chrome-clad wheels with a new 15-spoke design, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and low-speed traction control, a 225-kmh speedometer, a large chrome exhaust tip, bright pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel with Satin Silver spokes, AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 input jack, Satin Silver shift knob and a unique instrument panel center stack bezel with a Mini-Carbon technical design.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (photo: DaimlerChrysler)
Optional equipment includes a new Boston Acoustics sound system, automatic transaxle with the AutoStick manumatic transmission, AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and MP3 play capability, heated seats, UConnect hands-free communication system (which includes an auto day/night rearview mirror), SIRIUS Satellite Radio with a free first-year subscription, and Chrome Accents Package.

Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat are new exterior colors on the PT Cruiser for 2006, joining Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Linen Gold Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black and Cool Vanilla Clear Coat. New interior colors include Pastel Slate Gray and Pastel Pebble Beige.

New safety features on the PT Cruiser for 2006 include an advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger airbags with Occupant Classification System, and driver-side inflatable knee blocker.
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Alex Law
Alex Law
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