Detroit, Michigan – Chrysler has unveiled its latest concept car, the “Halcyon,” as the company looks to generate excitement and interest in its future lineup of vehicles. The sleek, futuristic sports car incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous driving and advanced battery materials for electric vehicles. This concept car offers a glimpse into the design direction that Chrysler plans to take with its upcoming production vehicles.
However, consumers may have to wait a while before they can purchase a Chrysler vehicle with similar advanced technologies. Following the discontinuation of the Chrysler 300 sedan last year, the brand’s only current product is the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, including a plug-in hybrid electric model. With no new vehicle expected until next year, Chrysler – owned by Stellantis, the result of a merger between Fiat Chrysler and French automaker PSA Group – is looking ahead to the release of its first all-electric vehicle, a crossover, as the brand transitions to exclusively offering EVs by 2028.
Christine Feuell, Chrysler CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment to a swift rollout of EVs following the introduction of the crossover next year. Despite slower-than-expected EV adoption in the U.S., Feuell expressed confidence in Chrysler’s transition plans. She also highlighted the brand’s profitability in 2023, which will support the development of future vehicles inspired by the Halcyon concept.
The Halcyon concept car showcases sustainability principles and “harmony in motion,” as it is built on one of Stellantis’ next-generation EV platforms and utilizes synthetic and sustainable materials. This concept car is the latest in a series of visionary vehicles from Chrysler, following previous concepts such as the “Portal” vehicle in 2017, the “Airflow” crossover in 2022, and the “Synthesis Cockpit” demonstrator in 2023.
Originally scheduled for reveal at the CES tech trade show in January, the plans for unveiling the Halcyon were canceled by Stellantis to save capital, along with other scheduled events. Despite this setback, Chrysler’s vision for the future remains focused on innovation and the development of groundbreaking electric vehicles.