Citroën has shown a new version of the 2CV, the bare-bones French car that became a familiar sight on European roads in the decades after World War II. Dutch outlets AD.nl, De Telegraaf and AutoWeek all reported on the reveal, and De Telegraaf described the model as "the ugly little duck" — a nod to the nickname the original car earned. According to De Tijd, parent company Stellantis has promised the car will be electric and carry a price of around €15,000.
AD.nl framed the return warmly, quoting the reaction that it is finally a car that makes people happy again. The original 2CV was known for its plain looks and low cost rather than speed or luxury, and the coverage suggests the new model is meant to occupy similar ground.
That low price comes with trade-offs. TopGear reported that the car will be very cheap, but that something has to give to reach that figure, without specifying what. No technical details, range figures or launch dates appeared in the material reviewed here.
The reports position the car as an affordable entry into electric driving at a time when many EVs remain expensive, though none of the outlets cited gave sales targets or production plans.
What to watch next: whether Stellantis confirms a launch date and final specifications for the electric 2CV.
