Halcyon shows Chrysler’s future in design direction
The vehicle showcasing what’s described as the future design direction for the Chrysler brand isn’t an SUV or even a minivan.
It’s a sleek and modern-looking concept car with lots of glass and an exterior color called Elemental Silver, something designed, according to one executive, to give a sense of liquid travel.
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is another stab by the Stellantis brand at setting itself apart as it prepares to revamp its lineup and welcome its first battery electric vehicle, currently slated as a crossover in 2025.
Brand CEO Christine Feuell told journalists that she wanted a name representing harmony in motion. That name, according to Merriam-Webster, also evokes a sense of nostalgia for better days past.
While Feuell promised a “really healthy cadence of new product development and launches” starting with that EV in 2025, don’t expect to see a Halcyon production vehicle rolling off
The word ‘Halcyon’ evokes a sense of nostalgia for better days past, according to Merriam-Webster.
an assembly line next year.
Its look is striking, from the massive windshield that would open a dramatic view of the road ahead to the “butterflyhinged canopy and red-carpet style side doors.” Aerodynamics are helped by an air blade tucked into the front of the vehicle to channel the wind.
The interior highlights a vision of an autonomous driving future with a “reverse yoke” steering wheel and pedals that can retract paired with technology that could include augmented-reality displays with information about the night sky.
There’s also a “stowable” 15.6-inch display screen rather than an instrument panel, and retractable rear seats promise an updated version of Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go storage system.