2026 World Motor Show – Citroën also revives the 2 CV van, but…

Citroën continues to bring its past back to life at the 2026 World Motor Show. Alongside the upcoming electric 2 CV, the French manufacturer is already envisioning a reinterpretation of the famous 2 CV van. It’s an electric concept designed to recall the small utility vehicles of the past. But unlike the city car version, this professional-oriented model is not planned to join the lineup in the near future.

The Citroën 2 CV isn’t the only former legend to return under Citroën’s spotlight. In Paris, the manufacturer recently unveiled the “2 CV Fourgonnette Concept,” a tribute to one of its most recognizable vans. This van, once used by craftsmen, shop owners, and delivery drivers, makes a comeback in the form of a stylistic exercise created by the brand’s designers.

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The 2 CV van returns in electric form

The new 2 CV Van Concept retains the core features of its predecessor, but it adopts a contemporary design. Citroën aims to revive the spirit of a simple, practical, and affordable vehicle that has long supported professionals in their daily commutes.

"The 2 CV van wasn’t just a work tool. It was part of people’s lives," recalls Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS Automobiles. This reflects the emotional significance of this former utility vehicle.

Derived from the new electric 2 CV

This reinterpretation is directly derived from the electric 2 CV concept car, which was also showcased at the World Motor Show. It adopts the same philosophy but with a utility focus. The goal is to show what a small electric pickup truck designed for professionals’ needs might look like.

Citroën remains vague about the specifications of its concept car. The manufacturer has not disclosed the battery capacity, range, or power output of the electric motor. No figures regarding loading capacity have been released either.

No production version is available for now…

Unlike the electric 2 CV concept, no production model has been announced for the van version. In fact, the brand states that this concept “does not indicate an imminent launch.” It is primarily a project conceived freely by its designers, with no production schedule or commercialization planned.

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The brand uses this presentation to remind professionals of its history. It remains to be seen whether Citroën will eventually pursue an industrial version of this stylistic exercise. For now, visitors to the World Motor Show will have to settle for admiring it at the brand’s booth alongside the 2 CV Concept.