2006 Chrysler Pacifica
November 12th, 2006
The 2006 Pacifica blends traits of cars, SUVs, and minivans and comes in front- or all-wheel drive. It offers a base model that seats five, and the Touring and Limited versions that seat seven.
All of the vehicles use a 250-hp V6. A 4-speed automatic with manual shift gate is the only transmission. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and a driver knee airbag are standard. Curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows are standard on Limited, optional on base and Touring. No antiskid system is offered for this vehicle.
2006 Chrysler Sebring
October 31st, 2006
Until this recently, Chrysler offered three midsize cars in the Sebring category, much as Toyota offers a Camry trio—sedan, coupe, and convertible. Based on a different platform than the sedan and convertible, the coupe has been retired, reflecting the shift in the market away from two-door vehicles, among other manufacturing factors. The remaining Sebrings make incremental improvements for this year, with the standout news being the addition of a performance-oriented TSi sedan.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
June 7th, 2006
As it waits for a new chassis, the 2006 PT Cruiser will be updated with new front and rear sheet metal, a new front grille with the Chrysler winged badge and chrome accents, new headlamps and fog lamps, and a body-color spoiler on the liftgate. Horsepower has been increased on the high output turbo, now rated at 230 horsepower (171.5 kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 Nm) of torque; in addition to higher numbers on paper, the engine produces power over a broader range and has several reliability enhancements.