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The Chrysler Group presented the first concept leading up to the Chrysler PT Cruiser in the spring of 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show with the Pronto Cruizer. It was followed in 1999 by the Company’s most short-lived concept car, the PT Cruiser, since the production version was rolled out within five minutes at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Chrysler GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser concepts made their world premier in 2000, while in 2001 the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Styling Study made its debut at the New York Auto Show. The GT Cruiser
concept foreshadowed the 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo, while production plans
for the Chrysler PT Convertible were announced at the 2002 New York Auto
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is manufactured at Chrysler Group's Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. |
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Pebble Beach, Calif., Aug 19, 2002
At its traditional and exclusive
dinner honoring the judges and organizers of the 52nd Pebble
Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Chrysler brand previewed the
first vehicle in its next wave of trend-setting concept cars,
the Chrysler California Cruiser.
The all-new California Cruiser concept builds on the uniquely American blend of style and practicality seen in the successful Chrysler PT Cruiser. "With PT Cruiser, we created a whole new segment and virtually redefined the blend of design and versatility in the small vehicle market," said Jim Schroer, Executive Vice President Chrysler Group Global Sales and Marketing. “That vehicle anticipated new consumer demands and expectations around the world. Now, we bring you a concept of what might be next, the Chrysler California Cruiser." An all-around versatile vehicle with two large doors, an innovative rear hatch and multi-functional interior, the Chrysler California Cruiser amplifies what owners love about their PT Cruiser. The concept has ample space for four people and their travel needs, yet can be transformed into a hotel room for two. The exterior of the California Cruiser concept stays true to the landmark design of PT Cruiser, while conveying an evolution in its styling theme. "This concept introduces the new face of Chrysler to the PT Cruiser," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design. "California Cruiser’s scalloped headlamps, chrome accented grille and integrated bumper reflect a direction that we started with the Chrysler Crossfire and Pacifica. The more crisp and precise styling themes of those vehicles also influenced the profile and rear design of the Chrysler California Cruiser."
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