The famous Citroen 2CV may return to the market. The iconic compact model is going to be revived in the format of an affordable electric car. This became known to the British publication Autocar.

Citroen chief designer Pierre Leclerc, in a comment to the publication during the Brussels Motor Show, did not directly confirm the return of the 2CV, but hinted that the brand is not abandoning retro design.

According to Autocar, the new Citroen 2CV could be presented in 2028 - on the 80th anniversary of the original model.. This will be a compact budget model that will occupy a niche between the Citroen Ami and e-C3. Thus, its price will be approximately 15-18 thousand. euro, and the main competitor will be Dacia Spring.

It is from the Citroen e-C3 that they can borrow the Smart Car Platform architecture for the 2CV. To reduce cost, the electric car will have a low-power motor and a small battery.. In addition, it will not receive a number of options available on the e-C3.

Let us remind you that the original Citroen 2CV was produced from 1948 to 1990 and in total more than 5 million cars were assembled.

This is the most popular model in the history of the brand.

Citroen 2CV was distinguished by its simplicity and unpretentiousness. Over the years, it was equipped with two-cylinder engines with power ranging from 9 to 29 horsepower..

Citroen is considering the possibility of reviving a number of legendary models of the past. Earlier there was information that they could create a new Citroen DS.

Focus also wrote that the famous sports Citroen of the 70s may return to the market.