The Chrysler Prowler Base for 2002: Improving on 2001
Standard equipment in the Prowler for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Chrysler, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Prowler.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Prowler uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The Prowler is 165.30 inches long, 76.50 inches wide, and 50.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 113.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Prowler is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chrysler Prowler lists at $44,625 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $42,155. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 Prowler is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12.20 gallons.
The Prowler Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 2001 model began the promise of the Chrysler Prowler. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chrysler hopes that the Prowler Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy 10 years from now.