Citroën reimagines the 2 CV Fourgonnette as an electric concept
Citroën unveiled the 2 CV Fourgonnette Concept, based on the 2 CV Concept, at the Paris Motor Show. The study blends the lines of the classic light commercial vehicle with electric mobility, and there are no plans for series production in the near term.
Citroën used the 2026 Paris Motor Show to unveil a new concept that pays tribute to the brand's commercial vehicle heritage. Called the 2 CV Fourgonnette Concept, the study is based on the 2 CV Concept, which also drew attention at the show. The concept combines the familiar lines of the classic light commercial vehicle with an electric mobility approach.
Developed by the French automaker's design team, the model is more of a design study than a production vehicle. Citroën states plainly that it has no plans to put the concept into series production in the near term. As a result, the 2 CV Fourgonnette Concept stands out not as a product headed for dealerships anytime soon, but as a showcase of ideas about the brand's future design direction.
From tradesman's van to tomorrow's commercial concept
The original 2 CV Fourgonnette was a favorite of tradespeople, small businesses and delivery operators. Thanks to its simple construction and practical usability, it earned a special place in the brand's history. The new concept aims to preserve that distinctive design language while offering a perspective on the mobility needs of today's professional users.
With it, Citroën reinterprets inspiration from its past through an electric vision of the future not only in passenger cars but also in the light commercial segment. Details of the concept's technical specifications, however, were not among the information released.
Chardon: Functionality and original design together
Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS Automobiles, ties the concept's starting point to the vehicle's original character. According to Chardon, revisiting the 2 CV Fourgonnette legacy shows that functionality can be delivered together with original design.
Shown in Paris, the 2 CV Fourgonnette Concept stands as the latest example of Citroën's effort to reinterpret its heritage models with a modern, electric approach. Which of these design ideas the brand will carry over to future production models will become clear in time.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Otoaktüel.
