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Citroën Readies 2CV-Inspired Model for Production?

Steve.Diehlman
Posted November 20 2009 11:00 AM by Steve Diehlman 
Category: News, Frankfurt Motor Show

Citroën Readies 2CV-Inspired Model for Production?
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Remember the Citroën Revolte show car we saw back in September? According to Auto Express, Citroën is preparing a production form of the concept, which draws its inspiration from the company's vaulted 2CV.

The production car will reportedly incorporate numerous design cues tying it to the 2CV, and, interestingly, it may actually carry the equally legendary DS nameplate. Auto Express claims the car will be offered as a DS2, allowing it to slot in beneath the new DS3 hatchback.

The Revolte concept was proposed as an extended-range electric vehicle (i.e. there's a small engine onboard that recharges batteries), but the production DS2/ 2CV will likely sport small-displacement three-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines if it makes it to production.

If the car is greenlighted, expect to see la nouvelle 2CV make its world debut in 2012.

Source: Auto Express


1 Comments
1. I guess Citroën is just following a trend just like VW and Mini to use names of new models from older successful ones. Although I can’t but think Flaminio Bertoni, the designer of the original 2CV and DS would be  a little disappointed at the sameness of most all auto designs today.

Thanks for the review,

Denis

Posted November 21 2009 05:39 AM  
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