Car Rental Los Angeles and the PT Cruiser

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is worth taking a second look. In 2004, the Chrysler PT Cruiser received thumbs up reviews from diverse groups of people. Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles has found out that:

• From the consumers digest magazine for the 2004 model year, the PT Cruiser Sedan received a "Best Buy" rating. This award is based on safety ratings, costs, warranty, comfort, ergonomics and amenities.
• Good Housekeeping Institute chose the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser as number one in the Premium Compact Car segment.
• The PT Cruiser also made the top 10 cars under $15,000 for Edmunds.com.

Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles recommends taking the PT Cruiser for a spin to test out its high-output 2.4-liter turbocharged engine.

Specs

The engine:

• Creates 220 horsepower at 5,100 rpm
• Has 245 lb-ft of available peak torque from 2,400 to 4,400 rpm.
• Is standard on PT Cruiser GT.
• Has a 16-valve 4-cylinder DOHC engine producing 180 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque is available on PT Cruiser Limited.

Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles says you can choose from either a five-speed transaxle or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.

PT Cruiser has excellent traction control ,especially on slippery surfaces. Below 35 mph, traction control is automatically engaged, but can be disabled by using a switch. This feature is standard on PT Cruiser GT, and available on PT Cruiser Limited with performance four-wheel disc antilock brakes.

PT Cruiser's MacPherson strut front suspension has a high roll center for responsive steering and reduces body lean.

Safety features

Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles points out the PT Cruiser includes the latest next-generation driver and front-passenger air bags and offers supplemental air bags for further protection. These supplemental air bags are standard on PT Cruiser Limited and GT).

Structurally speaking the PT Cruiser's overall body provides a firm foundation and lends itself to a solid ride and good handling. Brakes give smooth operation and good pedal feel. You can add antilock brakes to the PT Cruiser, Touring and Limited. Antilock brakes are standard on PT Cruiser GT.

To help protect your vehicle from theft, Sentry Key engine immobilizer comes with all PT Cruiser models. This remote keyless entry allows you to open the liftgate/decklid locks. This remote also includes a panic alarm.

Storage

There is lots of room in the PT Cruiser to store your stuff. There is 21 cubic feet of cargo room (if all seats are in place) or 64.2 cubic feet (with the back seat removed).

If you’re looking to store your every day items when you’re running errands, you’ll be glad to know that all PT Cruisers have:

• A center console with cup holders
• A driver's seatback pocket
• Map pockets in all four doors
• Coin holder
• Letter tray
• D-rings to accommodate tie-downs
• A rear quarter-panel storage compartment for equipment such as jumper cables
• Grocery bag hooks (on the available shelf panel
• A handy storage drawer under the front-passenger seat to organize CDs or cassettes
• A locking glove box

If you need a catch tray for messy items, you’ll like multiposition rear shelf on the PT. This shelf can also be used as a cargo security screen.

Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles thinks you’ll be impressed with the leather-trimmed seats with suede accents and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

With each PT Cruiser Sedan, you’ll get:

• Power windows
• Rear windshield wiper/washer
• 65/35 split fold/tumble/removable rear seat
• Rear defrost

The PT Cruiser is quite versatile. It has up to 160 different seating and cargo configurations to suit your travel needs. Use the vehicle entirely to transport cargo, people or both.