Revealed at CES 2020, the FCA Airflow Vision Concept appears as a "window" for the future of Chrysler, whose range currently has only three models: two minivans (Pacica and Voyager) and even the old 300.
As for the name, this prototype with which the FCA claims to predict “the next generation of premium transport”, took it back to Chrysler's past. Airflow was the name given to an advanced model of the American brand in the 1930s, which stood out for its aerodynamic lines (with much less resistance) and other innovations.
The base is the same as the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, which is why the FCA prototype presents itself with a very spacious interior. Also in the interior, the minimalist look with copper accents and leather and suede finishes stand out.
There, FCA decided to offer several touch screens that extend across the entire dashboard. These screens make it possible to control the infotainment system and the climate control and the information that appears on them is not only customizable but, according to the FCA, can be shared with all passengers.
Many of the solutions used inside the Airflow Vision Concept are already close to being applied to production models.
MPV base, crossover format
Despite using the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV platform, the FCA Airflow Vision Concept presents itself with a look much closer to a crossover than to the MPV on which it is based.
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Unlike the interior (where some solutions look ready-to-build), the exterior of the Airflow Vision Concept, unveiled at CES, couldn't be further from the production line, as if it were a sketch — compare yourself with the “production car” look of the Sony Vision-S.
The wheels appear as an integral part of the bodywork, something impractical. Furthermore, a quick look at the side of the FCA prototype reveals that access to the front and rear seats is via a single door which, judging by the images, doesn't quite know where it goes when it's opened.
Minimalist, at the front it has two small headlights that appear over a chrome “blade” that crosses the entire front of the Airflow Vision Concept. At the rear, the biggest highlight are the tail lights that extend along the entire rear section.
Here's the 1934 Chrysler Airflow. It may not look like it, but the lines of this car were pretty aerodynamic by 1930s standards.
Finally, with regard to technical data, the FCA has not released any information, as it has not revealed whether it plans someday to produce a model based on the Airflow Vision Concept.