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D1 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Convertible PT Cruiser is drop-top gorgeous New York - The attention- molding recesses were filled in getting Chrysler PT Cruiser is to strengthen its contemporary going topless just in time for clean lines. There's purity in the spring. At the 2001 New York convertible's design that International Auto Show, respects the original styling. Chrysler Group designers While its fresh appearance debuted their latest custom embodies a totally new characinterpretation, with mmmm ter, it still retains and the drop-top gor builds on the excite geous Chrysler PT ment of the PT Cruiser Convertible Cruiser." styling study. The Chrysler PT "The PT Cruiser Cruiser Convertible Convertible is a nat is finished in a ural," said Trevor Deep-Shadow-Blue Creed, Senior Vice Pearl paint while the President - Product interior features a Design. "In the dark taupe and light same tradition as the pearl beige color Chrysler GT scheme with cognac Cruiser and PT Road Worthy and body-color blue Panel Cruiser ______ accents. styling studies, this The PT Cruiser vehicle shows yet another per Convertible comfortably seats sonality for PT Cruiser." four passengers with theaterOnce designers lowered the style seating. In this configura header and roof and resculpted tion, the rear passengers sit the rear wheel flares, this latest higher than the front passen PT Cruiser styling study began gers giving everyone a comto take on a new personality. mand-of-the-road experience. The two-door PT Cruiser "Even though the convert Convertible features a new rear ible roof was lowered by an quarter panel to accommodate inch (25.4 mm), the rear pas the newly designed longer senger compartment provides doors. To further enhance this ample room and comfort," said study's exterior, body-colored Senior Design Manager Jeff bumpers and a chromed- Godshall, responsible for the accented grille were included interior. to reinforce its customized "Utility and convenience look. In addition, the vehicle are added to the interior with a was lowered by 1.5 inches (38 speaker and a mesh storage mm). pocket completing the longer "Based on the regular pro front door trim panels and a duction Chrysler PT Cruiser, recessed arm rest and courtesy the convertible's design empha light in each quarter panel. sizes its free-spirited attitude," Equally practical, the rear said Lance Wagner, Design and front passenger seats fold Director. "We created a more down for easy storage, provid simplified form. ing pass-through for such For example, the body-side things as golf clubs, skis or surf JIM ROBINSON boards." "Many will say the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible is two vehicles in one," said Creed. "It has a certain modem look when the top is down, with its sport bar and long passenger compartment. Yet when up. the top has a slammed-forward retro-position, much like a '30s custom chopped coupe, emulating the tension of an archer's bow being drawn back. Lower, sleeker with even more attitude, the PT Cruiser Convertible styling study is the latest example of the sort of fun we can have with PT Cruiser. And there's more to come." Chrysler P T Cruiser Convertible Oakville mazoa 1291 SPEERS R O A D North side beK*een 3rd Line & 4Jh Line t See dealer for details 905 827-4242 Ulhere Good Seruice Is (I fact. Hot Just H Pramisel SPEERS TO. www.oakviiiemazda.cofn FIVE S TA R $ 5 ^ CER TIFIED DEALERSHIP Come In And Make A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING C0NV. Hare Raising Deal! Be ready for some fun this season, rest drive rhe new Sebring convertible today! Completely redesigned for 2001. Includes air conditioning. s«A HOST WANTED MID-SIZED COUPE AAA TOP CAR BEST OF WHAT'S NEW 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN A winning combination of sophisticated design & a long list of standard equipment. flO / FINANCING 1 0 0 / FINANCING 1 0 0 / FINANCING k «U /0 u p to }6 m on ths | « || /0 3748 m on ths y «U /0 4 < M > 0m o n th s . all ca r s a r e w iiv d o w 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Dual sliding doors, easy out roller sears available & all-wheel drive L P R IC E D ! BEST MEDIUM SIZE CAR CANADA'S BEST SELLING Completely redesigned for 2001, new exterior VEHICLE colours, improved suspension and much more. up to 36 months 2001 DODGE CARAVAN FINANCING The premium car with the features you want in an affordable sedan. 2001 CHRYSLER NEON J ) % W S AO/ FINANCING 4fM)0 months i STEVE PATRUNO Top Volume SALES PEOPLE OF THE MONTH Jay Lockwood is pleased to announce that Steve Patruno & Marco Diaferia have achieved the status of salesperson of the month, for March. M A R C O DIAFERIA Top Performer F IV E S T A R © £Sr & O.A.C. See dealer fa derails. y LOCKWOOD wmc H R Y S L E R 175 W y e c ro ft R oad, O akville (between Kerr & Dorval) O a k v ille 's 2 0 0 0 · 2 0 0 1 F ive S ta r C e rtifie d D e a le rs h ip 845-6653