- Mystery Chrysler crossover appears briefly during Stellantis powertrain presentation.
- Tall, angular utility looks nothing like the all-electric Airflow concept shown in 2022.
- New platform supports combustion, hybrid, all-wheel-drive, and electric powertrains.
For years now, Chrysler fans have been asking the same question. Where’s the next new model? Now, thanks to what appears to be a probably-not-accidental cameo in a Stellantis powertrain presentation, we might finally have our first look at the biggest of three new SUVs and crossovers tasked with dragging the brand into its next chapter.
The mystery SUV, first spotted by Mopar Insiders, appears among a lineup of Peugeot and Jeep products shown during a recently released corporate video. Stellantis doesn’t identify the vehicle, but its proportions, styling, and timing strongly suggest it could be the production version of the Chrysler Airflow that’s due to arrive later this decade.
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If it is the Airflow, it has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone is the sleek, low-slung EV concept Chrysler unveiled back in 2022. In its place is something far more upright and practical-looking, with a tall roofline, thick rear pillars, a substantial roof spoiler, and a distinctly boxier profile.
In fact, the overall shape reads more like a Hyundai Ioniq 5 wearing Cadillac’s design language than anything we associate with Chrysler. The rear is particularly striking thanks to large segmented taillights that run almost the full height of the body from roof level down toward the bumper. Black lower cladding further emphasizes the crossover’s chunky stance.
The front end, though, appears heavily influenced by the refreshed Pacifica. A slim full-width LED light bar stretches across the fascia and incorporates Chrysler’s wing badge at its center. At each corner sit stacked lighting elements arranged vertically, creating a more modern interpretation of the minivan’s design language.
Powertrain And Drive Flexibility
Perhaps the biggest clue about what lies beneath comes from a cutaway shown in the presentation. It appears to reveal a transversely mounted combustion engine under the hood, suggesting a front-wheel-drive layout. That would align with Chrysler’s recently announced strategy of offering buyers multiple powertrain choices rather than forcing everyone into an EV.
The upcoming $40,000 Airflow is already confirmed to ride on Stellantis’ new STLA One platform, which has been engineered to support a wide range of propulsion systems. That means hybrid, all-wheel-drive, and fully electric variants could all be on the table. It will be joined by two smaller crossovers expected to start at under $30,000.
We can’t be 100 percent certain that we’re looking at the Airflow, which is expected to debut as a MY28, or that the design of the SUV in this video is even representative of how the real Airflow will look. But if it is the real deal, what do you think of the design?
