Chrysler PT Cruiser
2007–2010 model years · Generation introduced 2001
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- Available years
- 2007–2010
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $3,900–$4,350
The overview
This tall front-wheel-drive wagon dressed in retro-rod sheet metal has a versatile interior, easy access, and secure, predictable handling. Acceleration is anemic with its naturally aspirated engine, especially with the automatic, but a good deal better with turbocharged versions. A wide turning circle hinders maneuverability. The ride is somewhat stiff and the cabin a bit noisy, plus fuel economy was never that great. A convertible version was offered from 2005 to 2008, but wind noise was very pronounced. The PT Cruiser was discontinued after the 2010 model year.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 ↗ wagon 2.4-liter 4 (150 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,350 | Not rated | Not rated | 22 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,350 | Not rated | Not rated | 22 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,150 | 2/5 | Not rated | 22 MPG |
| 2007 ↗ Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,900 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 22 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2010 model
wagon 2.4-liter 4 (150 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2001
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,350
- Retail value range
- $4,350 - $4,350
- Original MSRP range
- $18,275 - $18,275
- Trade-in range
- $1,695 - $1,695
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,425
- Cruising range
- 295 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 169 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 3,350 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5834 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2001
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,350
- Retail value range
- $4,100 - $4,475
- Original MSRP range
- $18,000 - $24,510
- Trade-in range
- $1,495 - $1,805
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,425
- Cruising range
- 295 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 169 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 3,350 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Vehicle ID: 5877 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2001
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,150
- Retail value range
- $3,850 - $4,275
- Original MSRP range
- $15,970 - $23,515
- Trade-in range
- $1,285 - $1,650
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,425
- Cruising range
- 295 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 169 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 3,350 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Vehicle ID: 7547 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2007 model
Limited wagon 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2007 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2001
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,900
- Retail value range
- $3,400 - $4,100
- Original MSRP range
- $14,890 - $29,185
- Trade-in range
- $1,080 - $1,515
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 47%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,425
- Cruising range
- 295 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 143 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 169 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 3,350 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 32 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 1/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Vehicle ID: 5066 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
