{{Infobox automobile | name = Chrysler California Cruiser | image = | caption = | production = 2002 | class = [[Concept car]] | manufacturer = [[Chrysler]] | engine = 2.4 L turbocharged [[I4 engine|I4]] | body_style = 2-door hatchback | layout = [[FF layout]] }}
The '''Chrysler California Cruiser''' was a [[concept car]] created by [[Chrysler (division)|Chrysler]]. It debuted at the 2002 [[Paris Motor Show]], showing the possible future design of the [[Chrysler PT Cruiser]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20170815/CCHISTORY/170819882/chrysler-hints-at-2-door-pt-cruiser|title=Chrysler hints at 2-door PT Cruiser|date=2017-08-15|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> It also had the ability to convert to a "hotel room" for two.
The California Cruiser used a 2.4 L [[turbocharged]] [[Straight-4|I4]] engine producing {{Convert|215|hp|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15136988/chrysler-california-cruiser-auto-shows|title=Chrysler California Cruiser|last=Kiino|first=Ron|date=2002-09-01|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> Inside, it featured silver inserts on the door trim, quarter panels, and hatchback trim. The California Cruiser also had an integrated [[stereo system]] in the liftgate. The exterior was suited for the average [[surfer]] (hence the name, since [[California]] is famous for its surfers). The fog lamps on the California Cruiser were a visible difference, although the 2006 PT Cruiser used similar-looking lamps.
==See also== * [[Chrysler PT Cruiser]]
== References == <references /><br /> ==External links== *[http://www.autointell.net/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/chrysler/chrysler-california-03/chrysler-california-03.htm Automotive Intelligence - Chrysler California Cruiser] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20030124014619/http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2002/paris/preview/chrysler-calcrs/ Car Design News: Chrysler California Cruiser] *[http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/0210paris_chryslercali/ Automobile Magazine: 2002 Paris Auto Show: Chrysler California Cruiser]
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[[Category:Chrysler concept vehicles|California Cruiser]]