The 2CV, the iconic French car popular for much of the last century, is to be reincarnated as an electric vehicle 36 years after production ceased, carmaker Citroen announced.
“The 2CV is back!” said CEO Xavier Chardon said. “Citroen is back. Back to the future.”
The announcement came at an investor day in Michigan by parent company Stellantis, which also owns Jeep, Ram and Fiat, among other brands.
A version of the vehicle is expected at the Paris auto show in October.
At Thursday’s event, journalists and analysts could see an exterior of the revamped 2CV that retains the original contours, with signature features such as a domed and ribbed front hood and protruding headlights.
