LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Attendees check out the all-electric Chrysler Airflow Concept vehicle during a Stellantis press event at CES 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 5, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The future certainly looks bright for legendary brand Chrysler after automaker Stellantis revealed a fully-functional Airflow EV concept at this year's Consumer Electric Show. The announcement comes two years after the Vision Chrysler Airflow was unveiled at the 2020 CES as a static design showcase.
Stellantis finally reveals plans with Chrysler
Not much has been heard about the Airflow concept and the Chrysler brand in general since the formation of Stellantis after French company PSA Group's merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in early 2021. Company representatives of Stellantis did not discuss or acknowledge the Airflow concept last year apart from two virtual presentations on the company's EV day back in July and Software day back in December.
Questions were starting to emerge about Chrysler's future with the company lagging in the electrification of its fleet. While other companies have released innovative electric vehicles such as the GMC Hummer EV, Chevy Bolt, and Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chrysler only had a single electric vehicle in its product line with the Pacifica Hybrid minivan.
That all changed on January 5 when Chrysler finally showed off its battery-electric future with the new and improved Airflow concept vehicle. Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell was proud of his company's electrification, telling Forbes Wheels that "Chrysler has been an iconic brand for almost 100 years now" and that it "has since evolved to a portfolio of products."
Feuell added that Chrysler is at the forefront of revitalizing its brand and transforming its product line. He wants Chrysler to improve its customers' driving and ownership experience by moving forward with their clean mobility plans.
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Chrysler delivers with Airflow EV concept
What makes the Airflow concept such an exciting project for Chrysler, according to Feuell, is its link to the brand's storied past. It is named after the 1934 Chrysler Airflow, one of the most advanced vehicles of that era. That vehicle by the Detroit-based company combined modern body construction and aerodynamic streamlining.
Chrysler's team of engineers and product planners applied those same principles with the Airflow EV concept, with Feuell describing the vehicle's dimensions as falling between midsize and compact crossovers. Electric motors sit at the front and rear of the Airflow under the vehicle's sharply designed exterior. This pair of 150-kilowatt motors provide some punch, producing a combined total output of at least 400 horsepower.
This vehicle also has a 118-kilowatt hour battery pack, helping the Airflow reach an estimated range of 400 miles. That distance will delight possible buyers as the Airflow's range beats out other electric crossovers on the market, such as the popular Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y.
What separates the Airflow from the competition is its interior, with Stellantis developing STLA SmartCockpit in a joint venture with FoxConn. This provides consumers with an interior user experience system unlike any other. The primary center screen takes center stage with a huge 17-inch floating display.
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