Chrysler PT Cruiser Redesign - CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

[@Thesketchmonkey]

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[@eshanjadhav3489]

when I was a young kid and had an interest in drawing cars....my mom brought me a book for that. It had mainly American cars like the continental and the pt cruiser in that ...since was my first exposure to foreign car design styles and that is why I don't seem to hate its design....

[@terryeasterday580]

I've got an Idea that I think you might like. Tesla S Plaid, 2 door Convertible. LOVE YOUR WORK!

[@terryeasterday580]

PS. I have a PT Cruiser. Also I photoshopped a new Impala 4 door concept into a 2 door 442 Cutlass. I'm not as good as you, but it turned out pretty decent.

[@masskhamisi4]

Chrysler pt loser

[@FE-Rat-Rod]

Is there any chance you could do a 1978 Chrysler Scorpion? Also know as a Plymough Sapporo, and a 78-80 Dodge Challenger. The first gen Chrysler body, not the 2nd gen Mitsubishi version. Would be great if you could. Thanks.

[@nickgav7390]

I would like to see a redesign of a car that still looks like it's ahead of its time, 12 years after it was released. I'm talking about the 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero. Especially the one with the turbine style whells

[@giacomomilan8692]

Or the 9-3 Aero

[@npanic628]

Or the Alfa Romeo 159. Timeless design still looks modern and contemporary

[@kwardozz]

@@npanic628 the Gulia is kinda a 159 redesign

[@npanic628]

@@kwardozz not really, it lacks the iconic signature Brera/159 headlight design. I guess the new Tonale kinda tool that idea and modernized it which is cool to see.

[@solomonmarcus5496]

It wasn't bad but they dropped the ball on the interior, too much cheap looking plastics.

[@tobynobel5671]

I always liked the PT Cruiser, not the funky "Grandma car" that it ended up being, but the retro themed car it could have been. I think Bryan Nesbitt was headed in a good direction, but was limited to the platform it was based on, which was the Neon. I think it had potential to be a little modern hot rod, which you can see in the aftermarket options for it, like a panel van version made for Barrett Jackson. Maybe if it had been developed for the 300/charger platform instead? Bryan Nesbitt also designed the Chevy HHR, which is similar, and also could have the potential to be a little modern hot rod, which they tried with the SSR.

[@aw3706]

Thinking back the 2000s is quite a crazy period, a lot of interesting things comes out of that era, including those retro designs. I've always loved the look of Plymouth Prowler.

[@tobynobel5671]

@@aw3706 the Prowler was great, alot of people wished it would have been V8 powered. I think my favorite 90's, early 2000s vehicles are the Dodge Sidewinder, the Dodge Power Wagon concept from 1999, which was actually pretty impressive if you look at the specs for the time, also I like the Super HEMI8 concept. The grille was terrible but the overall design was awesome and very 50s. Especially with it's interior, and windshield, it just needed a little more attention to detail. All these are missed opportunities, and missed potentials, which could have been really cool vehicles.

[@RockandrollNegro]

@@tobynobel5671 The problem with the Prowler was the materials used for the frame and body. Chrysler claimed it couldn't fit a V8 in there, yet Nesbitt designed it around the 360ci engine. The real reason was the body itself couldn't handle much horsepower or torque, as it flexed to a degree that Chrysler execs feared was dangerous. This was why you didn't see it with a turbo 4 cylinder, like the GT Cruiser eventually got. Had Chrysler not cheaped out and gone with light materials, and instead built it like a true performance car, the Prowler may have been more than an interesting footnote. We may be talking about it like we do the PT Cruiser.

[@nicksgarage2]

The PT Cruiser had one of the best packaged interior of any small car. Very versatile and roomy. I'm 6'5" tall and fit great in it. I had a new one in 2001 and now have a 2002 that I got cheap. The Chevy HHR was a poor copy with a lot less cargo capacity.

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

I gotta disagree here, if it’s retro inspired from a older era that had circular headlights, I think it would be more befitting to have led circular headlights. Take the challenger for example.

[@AFellowDoktuh]

I agree, the style done in this video just looks too modern.. An idea I had was, make it a 3 door style coupe, pull the windshield back and stretch the hood and give it sort of a Plymouth Prowler look, keep it a hardtop and not a convertable. Do the front fenders up with round headlights like you said but LED. Slope the rear trunk area down like the old 1930s style coupes from Ford, Chevy, Plymoth, Murcury etc.

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

@@AFellowDoktuh heavily agree

[@AFellowDoktuh]

@@DaRealRoachDoggJr the PT Loser I mean Cruiser still to this day makes me laugh. Even when Chrysler pitched the car I thought it was ugly, and a granny car. Nothing about it was appealing to me. I was a part of that demographic that Chrysler was aiming for, young people. That totally backfired on them especially when they announced the power plant. I thought to my self "how the hell are you going to pitch this car to my generation when we have better cars for the same price range with better engines?"

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

@@AFellowDoktuh I think China better, China numba wan in car make.

[@tainyun8721]

hey sketch, can you please do a retro-classic design of the Bugatti Bolide in next-week?

[@sixtakefives5325]

I find it funny that the PT Cruiser concept looks like the Chevrolet HHR, which was its main competitor Speaking of, could you please do a redesign of the Chevy HHR?

[@moneymikz]

Since it was inspired by a hot rod they need to have a hellcat version

[@L3TITBE]

I have a 2004 (bought new) purple plum mist pearl PT Cruiser . Immediatly after I purchased it I put new low profile tires with 17" Datun rims. Really low to ground. I learned I have to be careful not to bump the front bumper to cement parking blocks.. Eventually the bumper broke off on the top sides from hitting the cement blocks. To avoid buying a new one I made brackets & glued em with JB welding glue. It's perfect.I love my PT CRUISER

[@nikkipollack9348]

This is the coolest thing ever! I bought myself a PT cruiser convertible 2005 about four years ago. Mini midlife crisis and got rid of my soccer mom van and drove around in the car I fell in love with when I was younger! Her name is Daisy and she's still with me! Mind you, not running well at ALL but I promise her all the time that ONE DAY, she'll be as good as new! I LOVE that freaking car so much it's actually stupid!! ALSO...I know why they had that huge bumper and WISH it had been on mine!! The grill is soooooo looooow that it got stuck on EVERYTHING! Pulled that damn thing off three times (kids did it twice!) and now, duct tape holds her together! It's cool...I STILL love her!! 😂❤️

[@SWTH71]

Worth noting, there was a GT trim level with the same 2.4L turbo engine that was in the Dodge SRT-4 with over 200hp and tuning potential

[@zombine555]

Assuming you can fit anything in the tiny engine bay...

[@DemonhunterPaul]

And then there was a HIGH OUTPUT TURBO version, which I own.

[@zombine555]

@@DemonhunterPaul that's the one in the GT.

[@DemonhunterPaul]

@@zombine555 there is the normal GT and then there is a high output version. They are not the same. Trust me, I should know. My mom had a GT which was fast but mine is significantly faster.

[@TFerns194]

I own an 04 SRT4 neon. Wish he made a new version of that!!

[@davexbit]

To set the record straight, Bryan designed the first package car of the PT Cruiser. It was an art deco inspired car. The idea was to make the bumpers external to the vehicle as a way to visually shorten the front and rear overhangs. It was a proposal to replace to the 2 door Neon and help inspire sales for Plymouth. The Neon when it came out was actually a brandless automobile that was sold in both Dodge and Plymouth showrooms with no distinctions other than color. The Plymouth boys wanted something more specific. Bryan's original package car sat for about a couple of years and went from studio to studio in hopes finding a theme. At the time, this was new territory for all companies. The word "Crossover" hadn't been invented yet. I was in Studio 3 and came up with the idea to combine the essence of the Prowler which I worked on (the production version- the concept was done by Kevin Verduyn, Tim Anness and Richard Kong) the Neon, which I did and the utility of Chrysler's brilliant minivans. Sketches were born and the idea of this hotrod inspired vehicle started to take shape. I even brought in 4 of the 17inch wheels of the Prowler and put on the clay. We tightened the enginebox more under Bill Dayton's leadership. The problem we had was both Lutz and Gale couldn't agree on a theme. Bob wanted retro (which we were doing) and the awesome Tom Gale wanted contemporary. I was the monkey in the middle trying to do both while repackaging parts of the vehicle. We were changing themes once to twice a week. I might add that Ken Carlson was on the other side of that full-size model. Bryan came into the studio while we were working on the theme and did some beautiful sketches inline with my hotrod approach. In the end Tom Gale decided to step inline with Bob's wishes and we decided to hang Bryan's sketches on my side of the model as I was on vacation. That process took two weeks as everything else was done. The clay sculptors did a great job. That would have been mostly Chris Knack. I thought I was out of the PT Cruizer (it's original name by the way-we lost that to BMW Cruizer the motorbike). The show vehicle came into focus. I was sent to Europe to get indoctrinated on their auto and people culture for a week. I came back enlightened. Bryan and I worked on the show vehicle and I picked three tones and textures. Yellow for the body, silver an aluminum like accent and carbon fiber. We both did proposals, I really liked his monocoque body and we were off and running. I was then asked to do the interior. The console was very Harley tank inspired. The dash inspired more from Boyd's Post Modern hotrod approach. Bryan and I both decided to make the show vehicle cleaner and more shear than the overly retro production. That was done in the surfacing and Chris Knacks brillant sculpting hand. Bryan and I continued on to GM. I was there before he was and asked if he'd like to come over. The HHR was really a node to Lutz since Rick Wagner was bringing him over. The car was mostly done. If I recall, Thamer Hanona did that vehicle. Bryan came over and changed some things on it. I wasn't in his studio you would have to ask him on that one. Chris came over too by the way. I'm writing this because the story is never what you realize. There are lots of people involved in the process who never get mentioned. I've tried my best to honor the talent and commitment of those I've worked with. By the way, I designed the exterior of Chrysler 300C that came out in 2004 but that's another story. Smiles to all that might read this.

[@S.PaulMentzer]

One of your best/most compelete designs lately. Very aggressive up front and with the wheels, while the smooth contours continue to give it a sleek, premium retro feel.

[@Explore-earth-4x4]

The PT Cruiser was also available in Australia and it was a cool looking car , should have been rear wheel drive with a V8 option. I wouldlove to see a redesign of KITT from Knight Rider, that would be awesome. Keep up the amazing work 👽👍🇦🇺

[@eternalwarrior5318]

I like the idea of bringing this car back as an EV. The Chrysler PT-EV

[@jamescox1806]

I absolutely love your vids and appreciate your originality and designs! I'd love to see a remake of the ford flex myself!

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

My PT had one previous owner and he got one of the first off the line. He did some serious work to it. He added all sorts of chrome inside, outside and under the hood. I'm amazed at how many aftermarket things he found. Completely chrome bumper covers, which I damaged and can't find a replacement. I have a garage full of the parts he replaced out and all the extras he planned to add. Led light inside and out. He passed away and I got it after about 5 years in the garage. He had cool looking 1930 style rear tire covers that came down about half way. Not easy to change a tire, but not too bad. I also got boxes full of plaques and trophies he won in various car shows. Being over 20 years old, it still looks mighty fine, but all that chrome and bling is wearing out and can't be replaced easily. I'm hoping a redesign would spur on more aftermarket options. I bought mine because when they came out, I always said I would wait for a second hand one. And because it is a standard manual shift. No one in the family can drive one except me.

[@dianbarrow5653]

Could you please redesign the Jaguar XJ220??

[@michaelgakanga]

I'm impressed. I never thought I'd like a PT Cruiser/Chevy HHR. But this is cool

[@Mgn-1]

I really liked the PT Cruiser, it was different in its own way, I still want the GT version with the SRT4 engine, the Tangerine Pearl or Steel Blue paint were my favorites, could be a good ‘retro’ electric car: the EV Cuiser

[@stirfry59]

Swap it

[@russnorris240]

I really find this guy very talented I hope he does a redesign of all cars trucks vans and even construction equipment lawn equiptmemt etc..

[@mattwestmoreland2632]

Lowering the PT Cruiser is a bad idea. They already drag on any kind of drive way or side road incline.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Chrysler came out with a bunch of retro themed cars in this era to include the 300, Crossfire, and of course the Prowler which you should also revisit for a design challenge. Would a car like that even be possible today?

[@jellybIood]

The Slingshot three-wheelers are street legal, I think the Prowler can too

[@PocoPortillo]

I think your headlight update is really nice. I updated my wheels with Dart GT 18' rims and added quad exhaust with a nice suspension drop.

[@dphlon3374]

Can you do a redesign of the 2001 us-spec Lexus IS300? I’d love to see what you can do with it.

[@levidbateman5174]

Love your updates every time, but you should discuss the original concept this came from… 1998 Plymouth Pronto Cruiser, also a quick video like this of the GM HHR would be neat

[@ditzydoo4378]

Still own and drive weekly my Aug 2000 built PT Cruiser Limited Edition (bought new). I've kept it maintained, cleaned and waxed (twice a year New Finish). other than having the headed rebuilt/decked and the block deck faced to match. It has happy gone over150 thousand and counting looking new. Being 6'-1" it is quite easy to enter and exit and super comfy on long drives (coast to coast). Mine came with fog lights in the packets below the bumper. Your example this option is deleted looking like air scoops. Mospeed motors sports made a smooth rear and nose fascia that eliminated the bumper look without deleting the impact absorbing cross bars. There was on aftermarket design called "the PT Brusier" as well.

[@Vodalus]

You are the first person I heard talk positively about the PT cruiser

[@MrAlan1828]

My 2001 Limited bought new since day one is still with me at 110k km no rust lowered and lots a chrome. Fun to drive despite high oil prices

[@tavirosu25]

Mate it looks like a sporty version of London's new EV Black Cab

[@AaronCarioto]

Really wish you discussed and compared it to the Chrysler Pronto Cruizer that evolved into the PT Cruiser concept. Pronto Cruizer was substantially better looking than the PT Cruiser.

[@JMJoubert]

Love the transformation. I've always had a secret love for the pre-facelift PT Cruiser and now I think you've made it something to not be embarrassed of. Lol

[@davexbit]

Actually, the concept PT Cruiser is called the Plymouth Pronto Cruiser. It's yellow with 2 doors and is more of what we wanted when it came out. It debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in 1998 if I recall. The hot rod style came from me and was actually a combination of the Plymouth Prowler, Mini-van and the Neon. This combination plus the rich American heritage of 30's cars and Boyd's 90's era hotrods was the inspiration.

[@gabrielgomez731]

I never thought the pt cruiser could look so great 👍

[@RantzCore]

I would love to see what the next Gen of Taurus SHO should be....2 or 4 door. Inspiration of a Euro Saloon?

[@jerrybailey5797]

You've given the OT cruiser a much more futuristic look Sketch , looks a lot better , l think it would look better if tge roof line was lowered aswell , give it a bit of a roof chop 😉

[@TheAtb85]

This time around you kept the original grill, instead of modernizing it by doing an all-black weave design, like you did in 2019. Any particular reason, or it just felt ok as it is this time? What changed? :)

[@richardike2342]

Great job with the new model PT Cruiser. However, you said the production Grille looked better than the concept Grille. But then you used the Grille that looked like the concept Grille.

[@bruceh92]

First year were so much in demand guys were snapping up every unit on the lots and I remember one ad for a Limited model he wanted 30 grand (Canadian) up here in Toronto which would translate to 26-27 grand U.S. at the time. I loved them too especially with the stick and cue ball shifter, I always thought round headlights like the Deuce would have been perfect. Thanks for video Sketch. 👍👍

[@nervousallday]

This is a really nice redesign. I would happily snap one of these up if they ever came up from production! Great job! Love your redesigns!

[@carlyrayinc]

Bro you the goat. I was in love with the ptcruiser

[@stilealpine]

I don’t know about other countries in south America but the PT Cruiser was imported to Brazil and received pretty good critics from the local automotive press back then

[@brennenjames9495]

You probably won’t see this but I would really love if you redesigned the Chrysler 300! I think the back looks great but the headlights look dated and haven’t been updated in years.

[@Fillo.]

I would totally buy that PT cruiser

[@dominicbustamante730]

The PT Cruiser reminds me of a London Taxi Cab.

[@thegooddoctor6719]

Dude..... Your on a roll !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice..........

[@PASquared]

You put some very nice lipstick on a pig. It's now a much improved pig. The only thing that could save the design of the PT Cruiser is fundamentally changing its bubble proportions

[@TobyRedMilo]

I still have my 2004 Chrysler PT cruiser GT high output turbo black exterior black leather interior. It needs about 12k worth of work to make it showroom condition. It still has less than 100K miles. My first car since when I was 16.

[@davidquarells4389]

Of course you know that we now want a Prowler

[@youngcarboy535]

You should also redesign/ modernize the Chrysler 300M. Also make a video on a Chrysler airflow production model

[@dwightsbeetfarms3611]

I would prefer it having a light bar (I was hoping you won't add the actual headlights). I think the design looks overcomplicated with these headlights, but it's just my opinion.

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

i'm impressed,you made my current car look great😅

[@joer8854]

When the PT Cruiser was designed every car since the beginning of the 80's was stylistically the same. When it launched it was very popular but unfortunately there's a fairly big, very vocal group of people out there that absolutely hate style and loathed the PT Cruiser. They talk about how ugly the car is and when you talk about how it was cool and different they bring up a ton of boring cars and say how they are beautiful and fantastic cars. Personally I loved the design and appreciated the fact that it was unapologetic in being form over function while maintaining what a driver needs from a car.

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

It was always interesting to hear that it was so loved when it first came out and it's really sad that it became so hate just because of a bandwagon or even just peer pressure to hate it, cause it's really not a bad car especially compared to the other boring cars like you said

[@Tzurakmar]

Believe it or not, there is a PT cruiser in this exact color about 10 minutes away from my house...in TOKYO JAPAN! Talk about being sold around the world.

[@bighardtop]

I was on board with your design, despite the busy side view, until the headlights. I really thought you were going to make the upper grille extension the light.

[@ragingfred]

I would have made the headlights a hidden lightbar in that top silver stripe and left the wheel arches blank. That would have given it an incredibly futuristic look.

[@RazoE]

Looks much better than your first attempt if I'm honest. I actually like this thing!

[@danieljones1861]

Speaking of the Chrysler Airflow, do you think you could redesign the original to what you think it would look like if Chrysler made the concept look inspired from it in terms of design and not just the name? Kind of like what ford did with the new Bronco and 5th generation Mustang, and Volkswagen with the Beetle (A5).

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Nice Design Mr Bembli

[@vianneylavigne3363]

I would like to hear what you have to say on car that use to have changes yearly. like squarebodys have every year grill design changes. I would like to see you do an multi concept redesign like (small changes yearly) Thanks

[@joemama38]

Looks good. Although, I think you could have changed the shape of the C pillar.

[@josiahp77]

This was spot on!

[@gregburns5638]

You did a GREAT JOB ON THIS! Only wish "Chrysler" WOULD bring it back... 🤔 😮 😉😘

[@christiancastillo927]

Not gonna lie, I liked your first redesign a little bit more. This is still great though! Hopefully this gains Chrysler’s attention and we can actually get a new PT cruiser!

[@shaundahmad1]

I don't believe there is a lot that could make the PT Cruiser look good. It's a terrible design. It would need a complete redesign from the ground up. Would like to see a complete redesign of this car to reflect the 1940's body.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Please do a redesign on a 2006 Smart Forfour Brabus !

[@espneindanke9172]

How about a reverse approach? Take a retro car (e.g. HHR or Beetle or again the P/T) and try to make it look even more retro! If the car looks good even with round chrome side mirrors, then retro level 100 is reached.

[@julioortiz7099]

I like that redesing but i think a flat roof would be more atractive

[@kwardozz]

lowering the roofline near the rear would definitely make the design a bit better

[@teresabishop4111]

I like the classic PT cruiser but Chrysler should make it with a little more room width was so at least five people could sit comfortably and the back should be a little longer and the back up lights should be a little higher up

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

This is awesome!!!

[@TobyCreates]

If you were turning it into an electric car you probably should’ve removed the fuel filler door :) cool redesign anyways though

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

But will they design the car to make it easier to work on? I'm getting my 2001 back on the road right now.

[@davesamsung4545]

Hi, love the (Red colour) photoshop brush you use. Is it a custom brush? Have a good one.

[@highoctanememe3617]

even though pop up headlights are long gone from automotive design i always thought it would be cool to see some on a PT like on the 1936 Cord 810

[@lucianhartt3123]

I just found your channel last night; these redesigns of yours are fantastic! Keep up the good work! (And if you take requests, how about the '02 Thunderbird?)

[@Voxeldust]

How about a redesign of the successor to the car, the Dodge Caliber?

[@RavenAii]

This is by far, the best redesign yet. I really love the looks of modern retro of early 2000. The original Mini Cooper, New Bettle, HHR, PT Cruiser. My favorate now is the A5 Beetle. But this redesign blows everything out if it ever come to production.

[@JC-Chimera]

I wish it were a few inches wider and longer for interior space, road stance and engine space. Wider tires with fenders to match. Seats lower, roof lowered. Car lowered 2", leveled some to get the center lower, 6 speed and better engine. Rear suspension upgrade. Rear gate window open option.

[@anthonytaylor8672]

It would be really cool to see you do the 1988 dodge conquest?

[@ElliotsWC]

Can you do the neon srt4 what that would look like today?

[@iqbalmursal345]

please do a video on NAZCA C2, there are very few pics of the car and i really love the car

[@frenkie0902]

Production version is better than concept because bumpers. They reminds old bumpers. Concept looks like tuning version of it. Kinda like Hotrod vs old car

[@rafaelrosario1362]

It gets cooler after the redesign, but the front still looking like a truck. I dont think that would sell a lot of units

[@rblevins97321]

Please don't lower it! That's the main reason I bought mine, with my Back issues- it's designed higher than the typical car....the height really helps me getting in/out with less pain. I wish designers would account for some with physical disabilities- not everyone can bend to the ground anymore let alone get off of it!

[@vickiestepp9142]

I love my PT cruiser have had 2 gave the first one to daughter missed it so much had to get another 1st was brand new loved and still love everything about it but I have shoulder problems and need a different way to close trunk like automatic closer I'm 70 yrs old don't stretch that good little better gas mileage

[@wieldylattice3015]

My only criticism is that without the spoiler the proportions seems weird and it feels less sporty

[@ljphoenix4341]

Whilst the redesign does look good, I think the wheels are just a bit too muscly and aggressive for the style of the car. Removing the weird trim beneath the doors would've looked great, and I think that the grille should've been touched to have a more smooth design, with a couple less lines. Final thing, I think if the roofline was changed slightly, to have it slightly less rounded, it could look like a proper competitor to the Toyota/Scion Bb/Xb

[@Ajmayjay]

I feel like you mention confidence in the design a lot, but I wish the surfacing flowed more confidently into the body lines you created. Like if you had continued the volume of the arches upward towards the lines similar to the Mazda CX-30. Just an idea to make your design feel more confident and separate from the original. Don’t wanna step on toes, I just don’t have the equipment to visualize my ideas

[@tonyorwick492]

Can you do a remake of the Ford Focus Hatchback

[@zombine555]

Chrysler actually based the look.of the PT ENTIRELY on the look of the Prowler.

[@MindYour_OwnBuisness]

I love the pt cruiser alongside the 300c and it was a beautiful car and ur redesign is top tier

[@baronvonjo1929]

Can you do one of these on the Scipn xB. Preferably 3nd gen cause that looks the best in my opinion but I'll take first

[@Silver_Nomad]

Well... Before PT Cruiser, there was a Plymouth Prowler. So, it's not the first retro-inspired car, seen on the streets.

[@craftyukraine]

The new Chrysler Airflow looks like a Peugeot 5008

[@chovanjamal7957]

Awesome!!

[@ljphoenix4341]

Make a PT Cruiser version of the Toyota Bb Open Deck!

[@mnmsrock15]

Awesome Car 🚗

[@thatsebsguy]

I'd like if you designed a modernized version of a 3rd gen camaro.

[@coachkeitafierce3153]

This was my first car. It was Black on top and Silver at the bottom 😍 I named it Midnight, lol. I miss that car. I would love to see it comeback as an electric car.