Providing the product-starved Chrysler brand fresh direction as the Stellantis era enters its second year, the tech-laden Airflow, shown above, concept was revealed at CES in Las Vegas this month. Stellantis plans to turn the “iconic” American brand all-electric by 2028. The Airflow has a pair of 150-kilowatt motors and provides about 650 kilometres of range. The concept features three new integrated tech platforms geared toward autonomous and connected driving.
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRON
The first Audi built atop Volkswagen Group’s MEB electric platform starts in Canada at $62,650, including $2,700 freight. The 2022 Q4 E-tron, as well as the coupe-styled variant Q4 Sportback E-tron, run on two motors with a combined output of 295 horsepower. Maximum range is 240 miles (390 kilometres) according to estimates by the U.S. EPA. The electric platform gives the compact crossover the interior space comparable to that of a full-size utility vehicle. The Q4 E-Tron arrived at Canadian dealers in late 2021.
2022 LEXUS LX 600
The fourth-generation LX launches for 2022 with a new powertrain and lighter weight that translate into better performance with lower fuel consumption. The full-size SUV is built around a twin turbocharged 3.5-litre V-6 that delivers 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. New luxury and technology features include rear-seat shades and displays as well as dual touch screens for the instrument panel. Four grades are available in Canada starting in January. The base price is $109,065 including $2,115 freight.
MERCEDES-BENZ VISION EQXX
This concept vehicle previews the energy-efficiency technology the automaker will use as a blueprint for its upcoming production models. Unveiled in January, the Vision EQXX consumes less than 10 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers, boasting a 95-per-cent efficiency from battery to wheels, according to Mercedes-Benz. Coupled with a new battery that’s half the volume and 30 per cent lighter than that of Mercedes’ benchmark EQS sedan, the concept will travel more than 1,000 kilometres on single charge, based on internal simulations.
