<P> The PT Cruiser is noted for its exterior design reminiscent of 1930s styling, executed by Bryan Nesbitt, and its interior design featuring a high - roof, high h - point seating, and flexible cargo and passenger configurations--a multi-level cargo shelf as well as fold, tumble and removable rear seating . </P> <P> Originally conceived as a Plymouth model, the PT Cruiser was ultimately marketed as a Chrysler model, after retirement of the Plymouth brand . By the end of production in July 2010, worldwide production had reached 1.35 million . </P> <P> Internally at Chrysler during development, "PT" stood for "Plymouth Truck", as it was intended to be a Plymouth model, and certified as a truck by NHTSA standards . The name stuck, but Chrysler never revealed what PT was supposed to mean . </P> <P> The PT Cruiser is a front - wheel drive 5 - passenger vehicle, classified as a truck in the US by the NHTSA for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics . Chrysler specifically designed the PT Cruiser to fit the NHTSA criteria for a light truck in order to bring the average fuel efficiency of the company's truck fleet into compliance with CAFE standards . A turbocharged GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year . A convertible was introduced for the 2005 model year . </P>

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