Interest in small, affordable city cars keeps growing. While the Fiat 500 and Renault Twingo are beloved names in this segment, French giant Citroen is now stepping back into the ring — and it's doing so with one of the most culturally significant cars France has ever produced.
The company has revived the 2CV, a genuine French cultural icon, as a fully electric concept. The car made its first public appearance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
Even more compact than the original
Interestingly, the new 2CV Concept is slightly smaller than the model it pays tribute to. At roughly 3.7 meters long, it aims to be genuinely practical in dense urban traffic thanks to its compact footprint.
The cabin design also pushes back against the screen overload seen in today's electric cars. Instead of a conventional dashboard, the driver faces a cylindrical, minimalist module housing the steering wheel, control stalks and the Citroen Smart Vision Display.
Comic book-inspired touches
Another standout detail inside is the 8.0-inch square touchscreen, which features graphics inspired by comic book aesthetics. There's also a playful surprise: a radio called "Radioën" that can be removed from the car and used as a portable speaker.
Price and launch timing
According to Citroen, the production version will be assembled in Europe and sold at around the 15,000 euro mark. That pricing would make it one of the most accessible electric cars on the continent. The model is expected to arrive in 2028; technical specifications have not yet been revealed.
The company has also confirmed that the new model will slot into its lineup between the Ami and the C3.
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