Chrysler presents the Halcyon concept – L’annual de l’automobile

Stellantis, like all car manufacturers, has no choice but to reinvent itself in this electric age. Today it offers a high-end vehicle based on the Stellantis STLA platform.

Eight models in the next two years

The Halcyon is based on the larger STLA platform, which will serve as the basis for eight production vehicles by 2026, with the new Chrysler slated for 2025, although its exact position has yet to be confirmed.

Little news until today

Chrysler has not confirmed the Halcyon’s exact technical specifications, but the STLA Grand platform is designed to carry batteries that offer a range of 800 kilometers and “extreme” powertrains that allow acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.0 seconds.

An example of a flag

With this design, Halcyon’s 800V batteries, which claim to have a 60% lower carbon footprint than current best batteries, provide induction charging on “specially equipped protected channels”. This allows Halcyon to have, theoretically, “infinite freedom”, although this technology has not yet been used commercially.

An example of brand expectations

The Halcyon aims to further demonstrate Chrysler’s design and sustainability ambitions as it aims for an electric range by 2028. Its low, shortened silhouette is clearly aimed at aerodynamic efficiency, accentuated by a large front airflow to improve airflow.

Attractive style

Another futuristic feature is the LED light bar at the front, adorned with the new illuminated Chrysler logo. The Elemental Silver color is designed to give the aesthetic impression that the car is built from recycled metals, emphasizing the brand’s sustainability ambitions.

Sustainable materials

Chrysler insists that the cabin is 95 percent sustainable materials, using recycled CDs for various trim elements. The Halcyon also has hinged glass roof panels to improve interior experience and improve accessibility, although these features are unlikely to be targeted for production.

Ready for freedom

Other design features include a broomstick-style steering wheel and pedals, as well as fully reclining front seats, hinting at future Chryslers’ self-driving capabilities enabled by Stellantis’ new STLA Brain software architecture.

Action space

Ultimately, this system will enable the operation of a fourth level of autonomous driving. More realistic are the 15.6-inch rotating center touchscreen, augmented reality head-up display, glass center console and power-folding Stow ‘n’ Go rear seat, which changes from the signature feature of the compact sedans. Chrysler.

about the author

Benoit Charette / Owner and editor-in-chief Benoit Charette has been working in automotive journalism for 30 years. He is the founder, owner and editor-in-chief of L’Annuel de l’automobile, which he has published since 2001. He edited the RPM and RPM+ episodes on V and Légendes de la route on History. On the radio since 1986, he hosts the program ça tête la route and participates for the second year in the program Passion Auto on RDS as well as putting the official website of L’Annuel de l’automobile online at annualauto.