Hugely iconic classic motor to RETURN after 35 years with retro-futuristic look that will rival new Renault 5
THIS iconic motor is set to return after 35 years with a new swanky look that will rival the new Renault 5.
Over three decades after this legendary car went out of production the manufacturer has decided to bring it back with a spin.
The well-loved Citroen 2CV is making a comeback with a retro-inspired look.
It earned its stripes as a French economy car and is recognised for revitalising post-war France.
The 2CV was nicknamed Deux Chevaux, translating to "two horses" referring to its tax horsepower rating.
Now Citreon is redesigning the icon to rival the Renault 5 which has proved hugely popular hatchback.
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In France, 9,973 models were sold last month, which is 1,721 more than the Citroen's new e-C3.
Citroen's design boss Pierre Leclercq said he would not be able to confirm whether there would be a new 2CV.
However, he did tell Autocar he's “not closing the door” on retro designs.
He said: “The things you remember from Citroen is not especially that you want to redo the shape of the vehicles that have been good.
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"But we’re not closing the door.
"But I think the philosophy is important."
The price of EVs is still out of reach for many buyers and so it's hoped the new 2CV will be built with affordability in mind.
Fingers crossed the new 2CV is expected to be the middle-man between the Ami and the C3 in terms of price.
It would be battling against the Spring (£14,995) and the Leapmotor T03 (£15,955) but would be a larger vehicle.
Using the Citroën parent Stellantis’s cost-cutting Smart Car platform the new model might be more widely accessible.
Regarding the car’s powertrain, it is anticipated to focus on efficiency over performance, allowing for the inclusion of a smaller and consequently more affordable battery pack.
It's unclear when the new car might arrive but if it goes by the usually four-year development cycle it could be ready and raring to go by 2028.
Poetically, this marks the 80th anniversary of the original car’s reveal at the Paris Motor Show.