Let’s begin with the negative aspects. If we examine it from any perspective and disregard the fancy conceptual elements or the more daring, flatter design, it’s easy to label this as an imitation of both the Tesla Model 3 and S, as well as the Lucid Air. Now, let’s move on to the positive aspects – it was specifically created for an unlimited electric vehicle (EV) range because Chrysler believes that in the future, we will extensively utilize inductive wireless charging while driving.
This vehicle possesses autonomous systems that surpass Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, numerous impressive gadgets, a superior cockpit compared to the latest Model 3, and cutting-edge 800V Lyten lithium-sulfur EV batteries that do not contain nickel, cobalt, or manganese. Furthermore, the doors open in a remarkable manner, incorporating elements of both suicide-style and butterfly mechanisms.
Regrettably, this is merely a concept that will likely never come to fruition. Therefore, we find ourselves back at square one – Chrysler is now merely a shadow of its former self and solely produces the less-than-stellar Pacifica minivan, which also belongs to a declining segment. Meanwhile, the world is evolving around Chrysler, and the brand is wasting time readjusting its EV principles to a new standard.
Consequently, if a model directly based on the Halcyon were to be released as a four-door fastback sedan, it would likely face significant criticism. Tesla has already explored this concept twice with the Model 3 and Model S, and the luxurious Lucid Air also needs to be taken into account. However, if Stellantis desires to see the Halcyon on the roads, there is a way to avoid all of these obstacles.
In fact, the realm of imaginative digital car content creators has already presented a solution – Jim, a virtual artist known as jlord8 on social media, enjoys experimenting with CGI renderings of vehicles from GM and Ford. However, he couldn’t overlook the new Chrysler EV that was dominating his social media feeds. While he was busy playing around with reviving the Lincoln Town Car and incorporating ideas from the 1980s and 1990s, something unexpected happened.
Naturally, he decided to attempt a change in body style – he is quite skilled at transforming sedans into station wagons and pickup trucks into SUVs, among other alterations. Ultimately, he wasn’t particularly impressed with the outcome of turning the Chrysler Halcyon into a wagon: “Hmm. I think I finally found a car that doesn’t look better as a wagon.” However, as it turns out, his fans were quick to disagree.
Considering the enthusiastic response from car enthusiasts, we can’t help but wonder – shouldn’t traditional automakers strive to innovate in the EV sector instead of producing more sedan and crossover EVs in an attempt to imitate or catch up to Tesla (Model S, 3, X, Y) and Lucid (Air and Gravity) models?
According to the Source autoevolution.com