The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $15,970, the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX is powered by a 2.4L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2008ChryslerPT CruiserTouring , priced at $ 19,785 , is powered by a 2.4L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.