The Chrysler PT Cruiser is officially on its way out. Chrysler’s CEO, Tom LaSorda, confirmed that production of the retro station wagon-type thing will end this summer. An opinion-divider from the start, the PT Cruiser sold fairly well during the earlier years of its nine-year production run. To date, Chrysler has produced over a million units, including the standard "Sedan", the convertible, the turbocharged GT performance model and 14 special edition versions.
With demand having dried up over the past 24 months, Chrysler felt that the time was right to yank the cord.
PT-02 It's probably worth pointing out that as of 2010, Chrysler's model lineup will consist of just four vehicles, the Sebring and Sebring Convertible, the 300 and the Town & Country minivan. Just two years ago, Chrysler's lineup was significantly larger, and included vehicles like the Pacifica, Crossfire and Aspen.
Though the end may be near, this probably won't be the last time we see the PT, as Chrysler is interested in selling off its tooling equipment. In an interview with Bloomberg, LaSorda admitted that Chrysler hadn't yet found a buyer, but, it is actively looking for one.
Perhaps they could sell the equipment to GAZ, the Russian company that bought the rights to the previous Sebring Sedan? just a suggestion...
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