Citroën: the electric 2CV is starting to appear, here are the first images

Citroën will unveil a concept car at the World Motor Show that previews the new electric 2CV. The brand has already started showing glimpses of it. It looks promising.

There’s no doubt about it—the star of the World Motor Show will undoubtedly be the 2CV! The most famous Citroën model is set to make a grand return, at least in the form of a concept car. But this concept will indeed signal an upcoming production model, expected to hit showrooms by 2028.

The vehicle will be 100% electric and aim to stay true to the spirit of the 2CV by being a simple and affordable model. Citroën has promised a base price of 15,000 euros without any purchase incentives, while the current ë-C3 starts at 20,390 euros.

In terms of style, this task proves challenging as it involves reinventing an icon introduced in 1948. It’s worth noting that our cars have evolved significantly since then. Additionally, this project is shared with other brands within Stellantis, particularly Fiat, which must also create a successor to the Panda. This can therefore introduce certain constraints.

But Citroën is beginning to build pressure and showing that there will be many nods to the original 2CV, with images revealing early elements of the concept. We first saw a reinterpretation of the door handles, followed by the full hood, just like on the original model, along with a reference to the turn signal light.

Citroën then showed the striped hood of the concept car, featuring the same stripes seen on the 1948 model. Next, the headlights were revealed. They will be separate from the body, as if mounted on the fender. It should be noted, however, that they will be flattened at the top portion.

This is indeed promising. The car will be unveiled on October 11 at 7 p.m.