Chrysler has unveiled the Chrysler Halcyon Concept, a fully electrified future for the brand. The concept features sustainability-driven design, full autonomy, personalized driving experiences, and futuristic technology. The concept represents the brand's "Harmony in Motion" ethos, offering value to customers while delivering seamless connectivity. The Halcyon Concept is the latest in a series of futuristic concepts representing the brand's electrification transformation. The brand will launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025 and an all-electric portfolio in 2028. The Halcyon Concept aligns with the brand's commitment to the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 plan, which aims to cut its global carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieve net carbon zero by 2038.
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept, designed on the STLA Large platform, offers an aerodynamic, streamlined, and uncompromising vision of the brand's future exterior character. The concept combines seamless technology and battery-electric performance, with a pure, streamlined exterior design that ingeniously embeds aerodynamic elements. The four-door Halcyon features a dramatic sculptural styling at the front, with a subtle yet functional front air blade aerodynamic pass-through area that enhances performance and BEV range capability. The concept's unique Elemental Silver color gives the aesthetic illusion of an exterior fashioned from recycled metals, while warm Black side aero blades direct airflow from front to back. A distinctive vehicle character line travels around the concept, grounding the vehicle and protecting the purity of the proportions. Thin, blade-like side mirrors house cameras for a slimmer aero profile, and autonomous entry eliminates the need for door handles. The concept's lightweight, machine-faced 22-inch wheels feature a unique turbine-shape design, with center caps accented by the Chrysler wing logo. The concept's Active Aero Technology incorporates a sliding rear lower aero diffuser, a rear spoiler, and air suspension to enhance efficiency and driving dynamics. The undercarriage is designed to incorporate emerging inductive charging technology, allowing the vehicle to charge the battery and provide unlimited range.
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept interior offers an immersive, sustainable, and immersive driving experience with a 360-degree range of view. The cockpit features a cross-car pillar-to-pillar transparent display, a stowable 15.6-inch console screen, and an augmented-reality full-screen head-up display (HUD) that shares important driving information. The concept incorporates AI functionality, STLA Brain technology, and the Stellantis AI system to maintain a fresh and innovative design.
The steering wheel is designed with a reverse-yoke design, folding away when the steering wheel retracts for a zen-like environment. The cabin also features a footrest that runs the width of the car, providing a comfortable and panoramic view. Airbags are located around the cabin, creating an open yet protected space.
The glass center console design links the cabin spaces, while lighting plays a significant role within the cabin. The lightweight, keystone-shaped front seats are luxurious and supportive, and can fully retract into the rear seat position for easy access. Rear seats retract into the trunk area, showcasing a potential next-generation vision of Stow ‘n Go seating.
Interior materials include laser-pattern Solar White suede made from 73% PET bottles, Mayan Gold stitch, non-leather synthetic soft trim, and polyester, 100% recycled Mélange Heather fabric. The Dark Grey wood interior floor features a malleable, textile-infused wood with a microfiber backing, offering multiple potential applications. Brushed Black Copper door and door sill film accents provide an alternative to paint and lower the concept's use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The trunk area uses the same textile-infused wood as the front and features a runner board for storage and a pass-through for transporting oversize items.
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is a vehicle that uses Stellantis' STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive technologies to enhance the user experience. In Prepare Mode, a Stellantis AI virtual assistant informs the driver of upcoming events, tying the vehicle to other connected devices like smartphones or smart home thermostats. The Intelligent Cabin Comfort feature analyzes weather conditions and uses personalized preferences to set HVAC levels remotely. Predictive navigation syncs with the driver's calendar to prepare the vehicle for real-time traffic and navigation routing.
The concept also features a Welcome Mode that uses biometric identification, providing a warm welcome and sense of connection with the vehicle. In Welcome/Entry Modes, facial biometrics allow safe and secure, hands-free vehicle entry and start-up. The concept also has air suspension to assist with ingress.
Pre-drive Mode offers a customized experience with personalized vehicle cymatics, sound and vibrations mirrored through visuals. The STLA AutoDrive technology platform enables Level 4 autonomous driving features, such as Stargazing Mode or take the wheel, and controls for an exciting, connected-to-the-road experience. The adaptive environment features a media system that chooses audio and content based on the driver's personal preferences and history.
Exit Mode wraps up the connected experience with Automated Parking features, automatic seat transformation, and smart exterior lighting for vehicle-to-pedestrian communication. The concept can gamify travel through mountainous ranges by identifying landmarks or marking best lap times.
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept aims to revolutionize electric vehicles with Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology, enabling unlimited range and travel without the need for chargers or charge stations. The concept also incorporates Lyten 800V lithium-sulfur batteries, which have a 60% lower carbon footprint than current best-in-class batteries. Stellantis Ventures, Stellantis' corporate venture fund, has invested in Lyten to accelerate commercialization of Lyten 3D Graphene applications for the mobility industry.
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