Chrysler is giving us a glimpse of what's to come. The automaker recently unveiled the Halcyon Concept. Designed on the STLA Large platform, the automaker describes the sleek sedan with butterfly doors as a vision of the brand's all-electric future. It features sustainable design as well as full autonomy plus Chrysler says it also provides a personalized driving experience.
“The Chrysler Halcyon Concept creates a level of serenity that fully represents the Halcyon name. The Halcyon showcases innovative and sustainable mobility solutions that embrace technology and offer value to customers while delivering Harmony in Motion,” said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO – Stellantis. “The Chrysler Halcyon Concept brings to life a fully electric tomorrow through new technology suites from Stellantis that integrate with simple and pure aerodynamic design and a seamless, connected and immersive cockpit experience.”
The concept features the new LED-lit Chrysler wing logo that made its on the Chrysler Airflow Concept.
Here are some highlights:
- It's low-to-the-ground profile with a front air blade aerodynamic pass-through that enhances performance and all-important BEV range capability
- Butterfly-hinged canopy and red-carpet-style side doors that create an open-air feel and provide easy access in and out of the vehicle
- The cabin uses 95% sustainable interior materials, including Chrysler wing logos constructed from crushed and recycled music CDs
- The Concept incorporates 800V lithium-sulfur EV batteries, resulting in an estimated 60% lower carbon footprint than today’s best-in-class batteries
- Rear seats retract into trunk area to showcase future vision of Stow ‘n Go seating
- In Prepare Mode, Stellantis AI assistant preps Chrysler Halcyon Concept, using an Intelligent Cabin Comfort feature to set HVAC levels, and uses predictive navigation for real-time traffic routing
- A Welcome/Entry Mode uses biometric identification to greet the driver with LED exterior lighting animation, personalized exterior sound features and a greeting on interior screens
- Personalized vehicle cymatics – sounds and vibrations mirrored through visuals – help to set the mood of the vehicle, sharing calming or energetic sounds based on driver presets
- Different sound frequencies prompt corresponding particle shapes on console screen — calming frequencies create dispersed particle patterns, while dynamic sounds deliver energetic shapes
- Its STLA AutoDrive technology platform enables Level 4 autonomous driving experiences such as a dimmable glass canopy and windshield that can turn opaque with seats laid back for a unique augmented-reality Stargazing Mode
- Drivers can use voice recognition to deploy steering wheel and control the vehicle to experience customized EV drive modes
- The Concept showcases innovative Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge vehicle as it travels, allowing for unlimited range.
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Chrysler says it will launch the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle in 2025 and will feature an all-electric portfolio in 2028.
Photo Credit: Stellantis.