Download Print Press Kit: 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, What's New for '06 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Auburn Hills, Mich. June 15, 2005 - The High-Output Turbo engine that powers the Chrysler PT Cruiser GT gets a boost for the 2006 model year, rated at 230 horsepower (171.5 kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) of torque. It comes with a standard five-speed Getrag heavy-duty manual transaxle 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 disc brakes with ABS and low-speed traction control, 140 mile-per-hour 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. Optional equipment includes a new Boston Acoustics premium sound system, automatic transaxle with AutoStick®, 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. All 2006 Chrysler PT Cruisers are built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Toluca, Mexico.