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The return of the legend with electric drive Citroën is working on a modernized car that was made famous by a nun

     
Markéta Bártová
22. 1. 2025 ▪ 13:54

The legendary "duck" as an electric car. Fans of the French car manufacturer and its 2CV model, which was made famous especially by the film nun, certainly have something to look forward to.

Vrátí se „kachna“ v elektrické verzi? Některé informace tomu nasvědčují
Will the “Duck” return in an electric version? Some information suggests so
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At first glance, it might seem more like an April Fools' joke. However, according to behind-the-scenes information, the French carmaker Citroën is working on modernizing its legendary 2CV car, despite earlier denials. This car, known famously among us, was popularized by the nun - Sister Clára in the beloved series about the gendarme from Saint-Tropez with Louis de Funès in the main role. According to reports, the "novelty" is expected to appear as an electric car.

The vehicle, whose production ended over thirty years ago and is mainly known among us as the "duck," still finds many admirers today thanks to its appearance and simple construction. According to the Autocar website, its modernized version could appear in brand dealerships in the future. The carmaker has already begun preliminary construction work.

Although it's not at all clear whether the model will ever leave the factory lines and will not just be some kind of toy for designers and constructors trying to demonstrate the possibilities of electrifying such retro models, there is a significant chance. Citroën could be inspired by the efforts of other carmakers who, after years, are bringing back their cars or creating entirely new models imbued with a retro feel.

A similar approach has already been tried by the carmaker Renault, which scored a great success with model 5. It quickly became a bestseller in the domestic market, with almost ten thousand units sold just last month.

Current owners and fans of the 2CV model, fondly referred to as the "duck," certainly have something to look forward to in the coming years.



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The original article was published in Czech under the title: Návrat legendy s elektrickým pohonem. Citroën pracuje na modernizovaném voze, který proslavila jeptiška