Citroën | Paris Motor Show 2026
Citroën unveils its new 2 CV Concept at the Paris Motor Show – a modern-day electric revival of an iconic motoring name
Words by: Tom Roberts
Published on 11 October 2026 | 0 min read
With the emphasis on being small and light, Citroën’s strategy with the new 2 CV Concept appears to involve removing features until the car hits a target price of around €15,000. That’s not a bad strategy, and assuming production stays on track for its scheduled 2028 release, it will slot neatly into the gap between the Ami quadricycle and C3.
Just look at the pictures… it’s really treading a fine line between kitsch and collectible, don’t you think?
Minimalist engineering
Rather than hiding its cost-cutting measures, Citroën is wearing them proudly on its sleeve. For example, the 2 CV Concept’s exterior features body components such as flat panels, wipers and bumpers that can detach from the chassis. The idea being that if you bump into something you just replace the damaged bit. And if you were driving one sporting the pictured ‘Infra Red’ paint job… you’d definitely want to keep that intact.
Inside, Citroën has thrown out a traditional dashboard and replaced it with a single metal bar, lever and detachable radio (the ‘Radioen’), the latter doubling up as a portable speaker. Driver information is visible on a head-up display (HUD) in the driver’s field of view, with the vehicle’s other functions contained in an eight-inch central touch-screen with comic-book-inspired graphics.
Redefining a classic (sort of)
The cabin itself is upholstered in bright yellow tartan and flooring we’re told is inspired by traditional wickerwork picnic baskets. And (because why not) the accelerator features a rabbit graphic and the brake pedal is marked with a tortoise. Very ‘on the nose’ but also quite fun.
Our favourite feature, however, is one that harks back to a bit of the original 2 CV’s heritage. Apparently, a farmer was asked to drive the original 2 CV over a ploughed field with a basket of eggs in the passenger seat and not break one. Which is why the door pockets of the modern 2 CV are shaped to hold eggs! Something we’ll definitely try out when these hit the press fleet.
The revival of a heritage motoring name is always nice to see, and while this is only a concept it’s clear Citroën believes the world wants to enjoy the ride rather than rush. The 2 CV Concept is on Citroën’s stand at the Paris Motor Show.
