The Chrysler Airflow is lifeless. Regardless of a number of iterations of the idea, a lot of which seemed like production-ready fashions for Chrysler’s first electrical car, it won’t go on sale. As a substitute, Chrysler will launch a brand new massive crossover as a replacement, doubtlessly as early as 2025. 

In keeping with an article by MotorTrend, the choice got here from Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell, who needed a brand new, extra fashionable car that makes an announcement. To that finish, she appears keen to forged out the whole lot to take the corporate in a brand new path. Motor1.com has contacted Chrysler to substantiate this info and can present an replace if one is offered. 

32 Images

Stellantis’ chief design officer Ralph Gilles referred to as the Airflow “A terrific train to sign once more the kind of car Chrysler would possibly need to do.” The idea, created on the RU platform shared with the Chrysler Pacifica, was properly obtained, however in accordance with Gilles, the brand new crossover “blew the doorways off,” leaving his crew “stoked” in regards to the new car.   

The brand new crossover is anticipated to share a number of the Airflow’s aesthetics however have an up to date design with extra technologically superior options. It should additionally leverage a lot of Stellantis’ current EV expertise, together with providing 400 and 800-volt techniques for quick charging and totally different vary choices. After years of dormancy, Chrysler appears intent on repositioning itself as a primary adopter of latest expertise. Aiming for what it calls “concord in movement,” which mixes expertise, sustainability, and improved performance.

The Chrysler Airflow was first introduced in 2021 and debuted at CES in 2022. The idea was considered near manufacturing, one thing that was bolstered by its debut on the New York Auto Present with an up to date look and a particular Airflow Graphite idea. 

Chrysler entered 2023 with simply two fashions in its steady. Along with the Chrysler Pacifica, the Chrysler 300 enters its last yr earlier than taking its depart in 2024. After 2024, the Pacifica will soldier on alone till the launch of a brand new massive EV crossover. Chrysler can also be rumored to be planning an electrical successor to the 300, however up to now has solely teased some info to sellers.