The PT Cruiser is an awesome car. After having owned two I can say I will always own a PT Cruiser from now on.
The first thing you notice is that you are sitting, like you do in a chair, with your feet down. Not with your legs out. This gives a much better view of the road around you. It is also a lot more comfortable in my opinion.
Secondly is the amazing amount of space and diversity of use you can find for your Cruiser. With fold down back and passenger seats you have plenty of cargo room.
All in all. While other cars may be better in any one category. The PT Cruiser is good at covering all your bases without you adding some idiotic oversized SUV to the dangers of the road.