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Created by millennials for millennials Named the Chrysler Portal […]","datePublished":"2017-01-04","dateModified":"2017-01-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-2.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/american-cars\/chryslers-take-millennial-motoring\/","about":["AMERICAN CARS"],"wordCount":332,"keywords":["Chrysler","Chrysler Portal","concept car","Electric Vehicle","Millenials"],"articleBody":"Chrysler is a name you don\u2019t see very often in the UK anymore. The American-born Italian-owned brand disappeared from these shores in 2014, due to dwindling sales and a skeletal range made up of sub-par models that were never going to compete with the best-in-class.Despite all but vanishing from the global marketplace, Chrysler continues to operate proudly in its native North America. Now they\u2019ve just unveiled this impressive new concept.Created by millennials for millennialsNamed the Chrysler Portal Concept, it is a futuristic all-electric people carrier that has been \u201ccreated by millennials for millennials\u201d. Chrysler claims to be armed with tons of research, but I\u2019ve done zero research and I can tell you that a six-seater MPV isn\u2019t exactly \u2018millennial\u2019 material.Anyway, the concept features front and rear sliding doors and boasts a light, spacious airy cabin with a minimalist interior, slim dash and a massive touchscreen infotainment screen. Flexibility is also central to the car\u2019s interior with all four seats being removable and foldable where necessary.The car\u2019s powertrain consists of a single electric motor, driving the front wheels, powered by a 100kWh lithium-ion battery. Chrysler claim that this battery can carry enough electric juice to travel for more than 250 miles. It can also be \u2018fast charged\u2019 for another 150 miles in under 20 minutes too.Some appropriately futuristic features are on board too. Facial recognition and voice biometrics recognise different drivers and change the exterior and interior lighting, music, audio settings and destination history to suit the relevant driver.The Portal Concept features a wireless communication system that lets it “talk” to other vehicles, sharing details of nearby crashes or if an emergency vehicle is approaching.There\u2019s also seamless vehicle integration of personal devices and eight docking stations. While community sharing enables passengers to share music, images and videos with other passengers.When will we see it? Who knows. As we suggested earlier, people carriers are hardly en vogue right now, so probably never."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"American Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/american-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Chrysler\u2019s take on millennial motoring","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/american-cars\/chryslers-take-millennial-motoring\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]