Vanderer’s Citroën 2CV Electric Mini Camper Van is a retro-modern van for adventurers

Vanderer, a niche automotive design firm, has unveiled a stunning electric mini camper van based on the iconic Citroën 2CV. The classic 2CV, renowned for its quirky design and timeless appeal, has undergone a futuristic transformation, marrying the charm of the past with the sustainability of the present.

The electric mini camper van is a testament to the evolving landscape of automotive design, where heritage meets innovation. The design firm has seamlessly integrated an electric powertrain into the beloved 2CV, offering a clean and eco-friendly driving experience without compromising on the nostalgic aesthetic that motorheads adore.

Designer: Vanderer and Caravan Grebner

Underneath its charming exterior, the mini camper van packs a punch with its electric propulsion system. The electric motor not only aligns with the growing trend towards sustainable mobility but also enhances the driving dynamics of the 2CV. The camper van promises a smooth and silent ride, a departure from the characteristic hum of traditional combustion engines.

Beyond its eco-conscious credentials, Vanderer has ingeniously converted the rear section of the 2CV into a compact camper, elevating its utility and appeal. The mini camper van is equipped with essentials for a cozy getaway, including a compact kitchenette, sleeping quarters, and storage space cleverly integrated within the limited dimensions of the vehicle. This innovative approach caters to the rising demand for versatile, small-scale camper vans that can navigate both urban jungles and scenic landscapes.

The fusion of retro design and modern functionality is evident in the camper’s interior, where Vanderer has tastefully blended vintage aesthetics with contemporary comforts. The camper van boasts a minimalist yet functional layout, creating an inviting space for travel enthusiasts to embark on spontaneous road trips with ease.

As automotive enthusiasts and eco-conscious motorheads celebrate the arrival the Vanderer Citroën 2CV Electric Mini Camper Van, and its all set to make the world premier at 2024 CMT caravan and tourism show to commence on January 13 in Stuttgart. The unique combination of electric mobility and camper functionality within the classic 2CV framework exemplifies the endless potential for innovation in the ever-evolving world of custom camper vans.

Caravan Grebner will offer the ride as a limited edition version of 200 models with price and the final specifications still kept under the carpet for now.

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Citroen Above & Under Concept transforms into a compact watercraft in disguise

If we go by Citroen’s proactiveness for future concepts, there are only a few automotive manufacturers who better them in that respect. A lot of four-wheeler ideas for the upcoming decade focus on the lounging and relaxing experience, mostly attributed to the freedom of autonomous commuting.

This concept, however, unearths a completely different perspective focused on the duality of use. Be it on land or on water, the Citroen Above and Under concept touts to be an equally impressive vehicle.

Designer: Sangheon Chung

The deconstructive design blueprint of this futuristic concept is centered around the multifaceted approach of travel not limited by the ability of the vessel it’s being pursued on. The cockpit itself is divided into two separate sections called the seabreachers that behave as separate modules of a submersible. Yes, the car can turn into a sealed watercraft in a jiffy for the driver and the passenger to drive off into the water while the sun is setting.

The battery pack is in the middle of the car, separating these two modules’ functionality. The concept blueprint is designed in such a way that at first glance one would not presume it’s a two-seater watercraft waiting to be unleashed. Citroen Above and Under looks like any other track-only electric race car only until the two modules slide out of the back. The vertical seating configurations of this four-seater vehicle now become two separate watercraft.

How the vehicle will manage the external noise damping once reconfigured back into the vehicle mode is something to ponder over. Keeping all the components in place as the car rides the tarmac is going to be another challenge due to moving parts.

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Citroen chariot created for an upcoming Asterix movie draws inspiration from the iconic 2CV family car

It takes a good 12 months at least to develop a concept car – the French marque Citroen is no exception either. But for once they’ve put their automotive building creative brains in overdrive and designed a concept chariot in collaboration with Pathé, Trésor Films, and the Editions Albert René in just three months.

The one-off four-wheeled machine built for the upcoming movie “Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom” is set to be released on 23 February 2023 in France and then later in spring 2023 exclusively on Netflix.

Designer: Citroen

For those who don’t know, this movie will be the adaptation of a cult classic French comic book series from 1959 called “Asterix.” Over time the 15 film and cartoon series has amassed 25 million viewers and 70 million worldwide. Citroen has chosen the iconic 2CV family car (produced between 1948 and 1990) as the inspiration for this concept. Those who know what I’m talking about will immediately find a resemblance of the rear section of 2CV in the concept chariot. The body of the chariot is crafted out of solid oak and the mythical sunroof from lutece canvas. The brand’s logo too gets the classic treatment in the shape of Astreix helmet wings.

For the wheels, Citroen decided to stick with repurposed shields and interestingly, the suspension is made from a pair of boar guts. Another highlight for me is the design of firefly headlights fitted on the roof. Other than that, the chariot has intricate motifs from the famous film series. According to Pierre Leclercq, Citroën’s Global Design Director, the two French legends “had the most amazing time working on this project. The result is an ode to the 2CV, the legendary car that represents Citroen in all its glory.”

A responsible aspect of the whole movie creation is the fact that Citroen was generous enough to lend their fleet of 10 electric cars (including three ë-C4, three C5 Aircross PHEV, two ë-Spacetourer, one Ami, and one ë-Jumpy) to be used by the film crew during shooting. Even the costumes were recycled and reused to minimize the movie’s impact on the planet. According to the crew use of recycled cardboard saved two tons of wood. This obviously, as a part of the ongoing decarbonization efforts going worldwide to safeguard the tormented environment.

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This Citroën 2CV inspired electric concept shines in dual-tone colors and modern styling

The legendary 1945 Citroën 2CV often referred to as the umbrella on wheels had a fixed profile convertible bodywork and roll-back sunroof. This world’s first front-wheel-drive car was produced between 1948 – 1990 with more than 3.8 million units sold. In fact, the ride mirrored the Volkswagen Beetle in more ways than not. The definite charm of both these cars is truly undeniable all these years, and still continues to brush automotive fans.

To revive the nostalgic memories of this economy family car, designer Jean Louis Bui has penned an electric concept in a modern avatar. Dubbed the Citroën La 2 Deuche Concept, this cheeky mini car has a sense of airiness to it. Retro DNA of the vehicle is visible in the section over the wheels, the headlights and the accordion-like retracting rooftop which turns it into a convertible. According to Jean the styling is picked from the simple lines and silhouette of the inspiration – particularly the Charleston version. The rest of it has the more modern profiling – especially the side profile and rear. Those taillights and the wheels do give off the futuristic vibe, and as far as the exterior goes, it ends there.

Designer: Jean Louis Bui

The big Citroën logo on the grille makes the modern-looking version of the 2CV come alive combined with the dual colorway in shimmering black and red. The other color option the designer goes for is the sea green and black which also looks nice but I would not go for this one if ever Citroën plans to revive the classic for real. That Charleston-influenced bio-tone color is quite evident in here, and it’s refreshing. Also, this has to be a playful vehicle owing to its style and colors, just like the Citroën 2CV back in its glorious time. The designer in his submission emphasized that the concept embodies the “emblem of France as well as the Eiffel Tower, the baguette or the croissant.”

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Citroën La météo allows the riders a whole new level of customization – setting your interior weather




How often do we find ourselves longing for a bright sunny morning when in reality it’s a murky day filled with dark clouds but no sign of rain? I do quite often, and the weather has some bearing on how productive my workday is going to be. That’s why this Citroën concept got me excited with its weather-changing idea.

Yes, an autonomous pod car that creates the kind of weather on the inside to your liking. Christened the Citroën La météo (Weather Project) the focus of the designers is on encapsulating the two riders in the ambient weather they’d prefer on any given day, even though the weather on the outside is completely opposite. The inside cabin of this compact pod-like four-wheeler creates the visual and sensory atmosphere to trick you into a completely different realm. So, you could be driving to your destination in the chilly winter of London while feeling and seeing the warmth of the spring New York sun on the inside!

Designers: JunHo Min, Chang Yong Jung, Elena Bang and YoungSun KIM

This cute-looking Citroën makes this possible with interchangeable capsules which diffuse the right aroma to match the realistic weather displayed on the 360-degree panoramic windows of the car covered in three layers of the advanced display screen. It can be toggled seamlessly via a connected app which also gives the option to buy custom weather conditions of popular destinations other than the default profiles with a more general weather pattern.

Depending on the rider’s preference, the electric vehicle can go completely autonomous wherein the steering wheel sets into rest mode as the secondary telemetry display moves forward. For manual driving, the rig moves back and the steering wheel takes precedence. The passenger seat and the driver seat have a clear distinction – separated by an asymmetric structure transparently diving the sections. Also, there’s a transparent cabinet inside the seat back and the storage box with a strap houses a Citroën branded umbrella.

This mindful vehicle crafted keeping in mind what the riders would actually love to have, given the option is there to toggle their sensory experience, is inspired by the classic Citroën 2cv 1948 which was known as a four-wheeler under an umbrella, and so is this concept too!

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Citroën My Ami Buggy Concept is a cute off-roading ready EV for adventure buddies




Citroën’s My Ami Buggy concept has adventure written all over it, ideal for hiking or camping trips to the deep woods with a cute friend. After all, it breaks the stereotype of big, brawny off-roaders with its friendly face!

Based on the all-electric Ami City car, the fresh new concept by Citroën gets a good installment of stylish and practical touches in the form of huge chunky off-road tires and a grille cover to mask those pretty eyes. The French brand owned by Stellantis elevates the original Ami EV to an intrepid and friendly backpacker personality with inspiration from construction games, industrial design, and the glamorous world of fashion.

The outdoor and leisure feel of My Ami is evident on the first look from the striking camouflage skin in khaki and black. Lack of the usual vehicle doors, which now instead have removable weatherproof transparent canvas doors with zippers is a tell-tale indicator of the buggy’s adventure lust. The rugged exterior having bull-bars, rock rails, auxiliary light bar, extended fenders flares, or the spare tire mounted on the roof; makes this four-wheeler capable of treading any terrain. The ground clearance though leaves a whole lot to be desired and could get the fix with aftermarket solutions.

Interiors also get the dash of off-roading styling in the form of Advanced Comfort seat cushions having almost double the padding compared to the standard Ami. There are removable storage bags and racks to stuff up the vehicle with all the essentials for an adventure trip. The dashboard has sizable storage bins to keep other stuff as well. Citroën kept in mind adding smartphone clamp, camera mount bottle holders and removable nomadic speakers keeping in mind the needs of geeky adventure lovers.

Unfortunately, there is no word whether this concept is likely to see the light of day in the future or any of the specifications to give us an idea of its performance. That said, the original Ami legal for 14-year-old (or older) drivers, goes at a tops speed of 28 mph and on a single charge goes 44 miles on its 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It would be safe to assume Citroën will beef up the battery even more for the off-roading capability.

Designer: Citroën

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Citroën’s autonomous platform with swappable pods is the future of urban mobility





The burning question for current generation automotive designers is, how will future electric vehicles and their propulsion mechanics be like? Citroën believes it is going to be level 5 autonomy for urban commuting – riding on an omnidirectional electric skateboard platform that can swap the pods/bodies of the vehicle depending on the user’s needs. The result is an intriguing fully autonomous concept by the French automotive giant that seems perfectly in tune with the future.

Citroën says that mobility is a major challenge for future cities, and thus the Autonomous Mobility Vision developed as a part of The Urban Collëctif in partnership between Accor (hospitality company), and JCDecaux (advertising company) is an answer to the upcoming challenge. The skate platform measuring 2.60 meters is fitted with the next-gen Goodyear Eagle 360 ​​wheels and hydraulic cushions for enhanced comfort. It will move in dedicated traffic lanes at a speed of 16 mph, indicating the concept is tailored for urban scenarios.

The main highlight of the open-source platform is the ability to interchange pods in just 10 seconds, making it highly useful for any needs the riders have. This is nothing short of science fiction as the pod attaches and rides on the self-driving skateboard platform to the next destination. For now, The Urban Collëctif has envisioned three different pods for an urban lifestyle with more destined to be added when it finally hits fruition.

Designer: Citroën





JCDecaux City Provider

The JCDecaux City Provider is a shared space for public transport in crowded cities – hence it is a pod made out of robust, weather-resistant material. It is designed keeping in mind accessibility for the disabled. A maximum of five passengers can board the pod at a time and the interior is clad in useful inclusions like USB sockets and interactive screens.

Sofitel En Voyage

This pod is oriented towards the business personnel and professionals for short trips in a luxurious panoramic windowed space clad in French furniture in blood orange velvet tones from floor to ceiling. Up to three people can travel on the Sofitel En Voyage at a time, and there is enough space for bags or luggage. Scrolling LED strip to display the current news, arrival times and real-time weather. While the bar opens up like a flower for drinks and snacks – and the sound system and customizable mood lighting sets the tone.

Pullman Power Fitness

A true reflection of Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ vision for elite fitness, this pod is a gym on the move for busy individuals who want to utilize every minute of their free time. The futuristic interiors on this one have a rowing machine and exercise bike for short training sessions. The system is assisted by a digital coach for a peak fitness routine. For maximum privacy, the windows are tinted and the rhythmic music sets the rider in the groove for prime fitness.

Citroën’s ME Concept is a boxy all-terrain EV with a uniquely retro aesthetic and pixel-inspired lights!

While most of the EV car designs of the current era and the ones ideated for the future concentrate on urban mobility, Alexandre Pain has decided to focus attention on rural mobility. The ability to commute with an eco-friendly, low carbon footprint vehicle on terrain that can be sometimes a little less desired than normal. The designer has kept the overall appeal of the electric car very compact and centered on getting the most out of it for a multitude of uses.

Alexandre was inspired by the ultra-affordable Citroën Ami electric vehicle for the basic form factor and to add some retro flavor, he also infused some resemblance of the Citroën Mehari. The amalgam of both these modern and vintage elements of Citrëon’s design results in the final blueprint of the Citroën ME Concept. This futuristic two-seater EV has a 22KW battery which promises an impressive 200 km range on a single charge. Top speed is also impressive for such a small package at 80 km/h, ideal for short commutes to the local market. The designer envisions a 3D printed selection of body parts that are modular to further amplify the multitude of usage.

One can’t help but notice the uniform design symmetry at the front and back, with man maximum machine minimum approach. There’s an open trunk in the rear for storage and easy accessibility, in a way making it a mini MUV. The modern angular design aesthetics evident in the LED lights panels on the front and back give the Citroen-ME-concept a distinct Boxy appeal that continues to its wheelbase. Added retro-ism comes from the individual square-shaped lights that form the complete band of the headlight as well as the sidelights. Overall Alexandre has managed to capture the essence of what a future EV for the far-flung areas should be like without being too overboard and staying practical in every aspect.

Designer: Alexandre Pain

Citroën’s 100th year anniversary car concept makes you feel like you’re flying!

Founded way back in March 1919, Citroën has come a long way… and to celebrate 100 years of boldness and creativity at the service of freedom of movement, Citroën revealed a thing of sheer beauty, the concept 19_19, a car that embodies the company’s vision on the future of travel. Disclaimer: It’s electric, self-driving, feels like a “living room on wheels”, and takes cues from aviation design.

The car’s exterior combines the appearance of an aircraft’s fuselage, along with the transparent bubble-esque cockpit of a helicopter. Sensors that aid the car’s self driving nature are made pretty apparent with the way they appear externally on the car’s surface, and if we’re examining details, how can we forget the Citroën logo manifesting itself on the edge-lit headlights and taillights! I honestly can’t get enough of them!

The car practically feels like a magic carpet ride, thanks to Citroën’s Progressive Hydraulic Cushion Suspension system, which allows the wheels to move independently on rough terrain, keeping the cabin absolutely still. This ethereal experience is also reinforced by the massive 30-inch tires designed in collaboration with Goodyear. The tires, instead of being hollow and air-filled are porous, almost like memory-foam, allowing them to absorb impact as well as sound, giving you the feeling of gliding on air.

The 19_19 comes with a daring interior too, which Citroën claims is designed to feel like a living room on the inside. Since living rooms contain a combination of seating types, the interiors of the 19_19 have different seats too. The front seat beside the driver resembles a comfortable chaise-lounge, giving its occupant the ability to truly relax and unwind (shotgun!) Seats at the back use an innovative weave for headrests, mimicking the tension of cloth one gets from lying on a hammock.

Citroën’s vision of the future of transportation is fully electric, and is self-driven, although with the option of having a human take reins of the car (the 19_19 comes with a cockpit). The 19_19 comes with a top speed of 200 mph and an acceleration of 0-100 mph in 5 seconds. The car’s fully electric power-train gives the 19_19 a range of 800 miles while also enhancing the car’s comfort by being incredibly quiet, giving you a peaceful pleasant experience, much akin to sitting in your own living room! The 19_19 concept car will make its official debut at the VivaTech event in Paris on 16 May 2019.

Designer: Citroën