The French manufacturer Citroën has officially confirmed the return of one of the most important models in the history of its company, but also of European motoring. The iconic Citroën 2CV, better known in these areas as Spaček, will get its modern successor in the form of an affordable, fully electric city car. The official announcement was made by the chief executive officer of the brand, Xavier Chardonduring the presentation of the business results of the parent group Stellantis. The new interpretation of the French icon will have a target price below 15,000 euros, which will position it as one of the cheapest electric vehicles on the European market.
Accessibility as an asset
The first look at the design of the new car, whose premiere in conceptual form was announced for October this year at the Paris Motor Show, reveals a clear inspiration from the original model. The new 2CV will retain its recognizable, characteristic silhouette that resembles the shape of a snail’s house, but in a modernized version. There are also, as it seems, separate headlights and accentuated fenders like the iconic Spaček.
According to official plans, serial production of the new electric model should begin in 2028. The vehicle will be manufactured at Stellantis’ Pomigliano plant in Italy, where it will share production lines with the also revived Fiat Panda. This move is part of Citroën’s wider strategy, according to which the company plans to launch seven new models by 2030. The electric 2CV on the market will take over the role of the brand’s entry-level model, thus replacing the current fossil fuel-powered C1 city model.
Company leaders point out that the goal of the project is not to offer a high-performance or long-range vehicle, but to create a practical car for everyday city and suburban driving. Chardon drew a direct parallel to the historic 1948 model, which provided freedom of movement to millions of people after World War II. According to him, eighty years later, the new 2CV has the task of democratizing electric mobility and becoming a real people’s car designed for real life needs.