Where is Chrysler going? This question, as fundamental as it is, has fueled a number of speculations since the recent end of the large 300 sedan. The parent company Stellantis, however, gave it the means to create a spectacular electric style study unveiled last week.
The Halcyon “illustrates the fully electrified future of the Chrysler brand,” according to the manufacturer. To accompany this somewhat hollow formulation, this sedan with its low, stocky and streamlined silhouette exudes an extraordinary presence. The reverse-hinged rear doors combined with the absence of central pillars and the butterfly-wing roof panels undeniably add originality to the look.
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The Chrysler Halcyon with its low, stocky and streamlined silhouette exudes an extraordinary presence.
That said, nothing fundamentally technical accompanied this unveiling, apart from the integration of a lithium-sulfide battery designed with the equipment manufacturer Lyten which reduces the carbon footprint by 60% in addition to being compatible with wireless charging. thread. The Halcyon also has components ensuring level 4 autonomous driving.
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Reverse-hinged rear doors combined with butterfly-wing roof panels undeniably add originality to the look.
Will a model derived from this style study see the light of day? Only time will tell, but we can bet that this project exists to gauge reactions and could inspire a creation as the brand aspires to be fully electric by 2028.
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The interior of the Chrysler Halcyon style study