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Citroen unveils electric 2CV concept, with a showroom version planned by 2028
Citroen has unveiled an electric concept car that revives the name and look of its classic 2CV at the Paris Motor Show.
The original 2CV, launched in 1948, was a simple, affordable car designed for French farmers and rural drivers.
It stayed in production for more than 40 years and later became a cult classic.
The new concept is a small city car, with design features that recall the original, including high wheel arches and a curved roof.
Citroen plans to have a version in showrooms by 2028, and expects it to cost less than £15,000.
European carmakers are using familiar designs to make electric cars more appealing as they face growing competition from Chinese manufacturers.
The concept's design may change before a production model is ready.
Citroen has unveiled an electric 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show.
The car is a small city runabout with styling inspired by the original 2CV.
Citroen plans to have a version in showrooms by 2028, but the concept is not ready to go on sale.
The company hopes the model will help boost electric-car sales in a difficult market.
Citroen expects the car to sell for less than £15,000.
- Who
- Citroen, the French carmaker, unveiled the concept.
- What
- It presented an electric 2CV concept, with a showroom version planned.
- When
- The concept was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show; the article does not state the show’s date.
- Where
- The Paris Motor Show. The article does not state where the show was held.
- Why
- Citroen hopes to boost electric-car sales in a difficult market and draw on the 2CV’s heritage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
a modern, ingenious and refreshing response to the mobility challenges of tomorrow
It's a brilliant differentiator from all-new car brands
Many in the industry believe the big automotive players in Europe…face a very serious existential threat from aggressive Chinese manufacturers
The original Citroen 2CV was launched.
The 2CV ended production after remaining in production for more than 40 years.
Citroen unveiled the electric 2CV concept.
Citroen plans to have a version in showrooms.
- Company
- Citroen
- Model
- Electric 2CV concept
- Unveiled at
- Paris Motor Show
- Showroom target
- By 2028
- Expected price
- Less than £15,000
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