{"id":27041,"date":"2026-06-28T19:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T19:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/27041\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T19:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T19:49:08","slug":"chryslers-comeback-may-start-with-this-tesla-model-y-rival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/27041\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrysler\u2019s Comeback May Start With This Tesla Model Y Rival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Key PointsChrysler to launch Airflow crossover, featuring cleaner, boxier design and flexible powertrain options.Airflow targets sub-$40,000 price, competing in midsize crossover market with Tesla Model Y.Two smaller crossovers, Arrow and Arrow Cross, are also planned to expand Chrysler\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n

Building Momentum<\/p>\n

Chrysler<\/a> used to have a versatile lineup, from the 300C to a full-size SUV called the Aspen. Some models, however, were more polarizing, particularly the PT Cruiser<\/a>. Under Stellantis\u2019 FaSTLAne 2030 strategy<\/a>, Chrysler is set for a revitalized lineup, and one of the new additions is expected to carry the Airflow name.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Russian outlet Kolesa<\/a>, there is now an unofficial glimpse of what this new Chrysler model could look like. The render is based on a Stellantis video presentation, but it appears to take a noticeably different direction from the Airflow Concept shown in 2022. Instead of the concept\u2019s smoother and more intricate styling, this version looks cleaner, boxier, and sharper.<\/p>\n

\"\"Kolesa<\/a><\/p>\n

The Face Of Change<\/p>\n

The headlight design resembles those on Cadillac<\/a> electric vehicles, including the Optiq and Lyriq. It is paired with a full-width light bar that adds a modern appeal. At the back, a similar lighting treatment has been integrated, with the Chrysler script illuminated in the middle.<\/p>\n

No interior renders were shared. But given that the Airflow will reportedly be underpinned by Stellantis\u2019 STLA One platform, it should accommodate various powertrains, including hybrid and fully electric setups. That flexibility is crucial amid market uncertainty, which has already led Stellantis to record major charges tied to its EV strategy reset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Airflow is expected to start below $40,000, putting it in the same general price range as the Tesla<\/a> Model Y in the midsize crossover market. It will also mark Chrysler\u2019s first crossover since the original Pacifica was discontinued<\/a> after the 2008 model year, before the nameplate was later revived for the minivan that replaced the Town & Country.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chrysler Airflow Concept<\/p>\n

Chrysler<\/p>\n

Growing The Family<\/p>\n

Given the market demand for crossovers, an entry in this segment could make the Airflow one of Chrysler\u2019s most important models in years. The Pacifica will remain part of the lineup and recently received a refresh for the 2027 model year. For more budget-conscious buyers<\/a>, the automaker is also expected to introduce two smaller crossovers, reportedly called the Arrow and Arrow Cross. Both are expected to be based on smaller Fiat<\/a> models and start below $30,000. <\/p>\n

These plans are a positive sign for Chrysler amid Stellantis\u2019 broader profit struggles. At the very least, the automaker does not appear headed for the same fate as now-discontinued brands like Plymouth<\/a>, getting a more strategic lineup that moves it beyond being primarily a minivan brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the author\"\"<\/p>\n

Rex Sanchez is an automotive journalist with over six years of experience writing car reviews and industry news for publications like Philkotse and the Daily Tribune. He’s a licensed aviation maintenance technician who brings technical expertise to his automotive writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key PointsChrysler to launch Airflow crossover, featuring cleaner, boxier design and flexible powertrain options.Airflow targets sub-$40,000 price, competing…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27042,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[18475,1644,12253,12254,14324,18480,109,18479,727,18478,18477,7194,110,18473,131,18474,2876,11801,18476,103,12212,1739,18472],"class_list":["post-27041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-stellantis","tag-300c","tag-airflow","tag-arrow","tag-arrow-cross","tag-aspen","tag-cadillac","tag-chrysler","tag-chrysler-300c","tag-chrysler-pacifica","tag-chrysler-pt-cruiser","tag-chrysler-town-and-country","tag-concept-cars","tag-fiat","tag-lyriq","tag-news","tag-optiq","tag-pacifica","tag-pt-cruiser","tag-rendering","tag-stellantis","tag-stla-one","tag-tesla-model-y","tag-town-country"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}