The Chrysler Halcyon concept reimagines the electric sedan as a luxurious, stress-free sanctuary, offering advanced technology, cutting-edge design and a serene driving experience…
Tesla may be the EV poster child, but Chrysler’s electric future should be watched with great interest. The Detroit giant has gone and devised a super sedan concept called the Halcyon – and it couldn’t be further from their current range of soccer mum minivans.
The first thing that takes your eye are the sharp side panels and the sleak low-slung curves, but nothing gives off future vibes like the red carpet inspired suicide doors and the flip top roof panels. The dashboard is as minimal as a go kart, with just an oval-shaped steering wheel and a rotating infotainment display serving as your control panel. This actually frees up cabin space, with enough room for four – or more when the rear ‘Stow n Go’ seats retract for extra cargo. But it’s not all about design.
Using the same 800 volt motor and lithium-sulfur battery pack that will be used in the coming soon Dodge Daytona and Jeep Wagoneer, drivers can reach 320 km of range after just five minutes. There’s also potential Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer technology that would allow the Halcyon to recharge itself at all times – we’re talking god tier unlimited range.
With Level 4 self-driving capability and a retractable steering wheel/pedal arrangement, the driver can easily turn passenger. With no responsibilities, stargazing mode can be employed, changing the opacity of the glass and reclining the seat so you can – stargaze. For ultimate privacy an augmented heads-up display can dispense info to anyone inside – including Do Not Disturb.
With A.I. also implemented onboard, biometric scanners recognize you and calming audio plays upon your arrival; you even get send-offs with stress-reducing audio/video on the display screens. Chrysler call it ‘Harmony in Motion’ – we call it Spotify stalker version.
Named after the mythological bird that could calm rough seas, this meditation machine will keep you constantly stress free – even during the worst peak hour traffic on a Monday.
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