The new Citroen 2CV is reminding people of a very different (but equally iconic) car design

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The electric Citroen 2CV revealed at the 2026 Paris Motor Show is only a concept vehicle, and the specs for the future production model have not been revealed. The company says it aims to enter full production in 2028, and it’s targeting a price of around €15,000.

The concept car is a promising taster. It looks unmistakably like the classic 2CV, originally released in 1948. It has the rounded headlights and curved canvas roof along with the famous ribbed bonnet. With a targeted weight of around one tonne and compact 3.76m length, it also has compact proportions, bucking the tendency for revivals to supersize previously small cars.

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On social media, the design is being compared to the equally iconic Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, a ride-on toy car aimed at under fives. But I wouldn’t say that’s necessarily an insult.

The new 2CV feels honest and practical with its lightweight construction and simple body panels, but it’s also delightfully quirky, putting the fun back into compact car design.

It’s charming, nostalgic and faithful to what made the original car special when it was designed for French farmers who had been relying on horses and carts. Whether the suspension will be as impressive is another question, but a €15,000 electric car inspired by the original 2CV’s “mobility for everyone” philosophy could be exactly what Europe’s EV market needs.

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Joe Foley Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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