15 September 2011
When first presented at the Paris Salon of 1949, the 2 c.v. (375cc) Citroën excited great controversy, but discussions as to its practicability have long been stilled by its performances in the hands of owners. It now enjoys a unique position as the cheapest four-seater car in France and the one for which there is the longest waiting list. It is not yet available in Britain and a road test has therefore been carried out in its country of origin. The brand new 2 c.v. was run-in for approximately ...Read the full article
17 July 2009
Fantastic to read this 58 years after it was written.
26 October 2007
375cc??? Not big enough. I'm pretty sure they'll be releasing a 602cc version eventually.
Never trust a cow
5 September 2011
Wow! A top speed of 41mph, and 0-30mph in 22 seconds. This is the peak of motoring that we are witnessing. I'm not sure about a 602cc version. We don't want to be travelling through time now, do we?
17 July 2009
Love the interior picture of the sideways on shot of the seats. Now that's lightweight.
5 September 2011
This to me is proof that modern cars are too bulky, complicated and heavy, and therefore more expensive. I'd love to see some utilitarian 21st century transport from a mainstream manufacturer to become the new people's car.
11 December 2007
It's great to read these old road tests. Some old family friends who live in France have a little 2CV and I remember doing a 140 mile round trip in it and loving it. So comfortable, so much space and a great heater.
I've often thought small cars aren't comfy enough (look at the Aygo trio, nice but a firm ride). If you've got a small car with a tiny engine you're not going anywhere fast so you might as well travel in comfort.
17 July 2009
I'd love to see some utilitarian 21st century transport from a mainstream manufacturer to become the new people's car.
But would they sell in any number? I doubt it.
11 March 2008
This to me is proof that modern cars are too bulky, complicated and heavy, and therefore more expensive. I'd love to see some utilitarian 21st century transport from a mainstream manufacturer to become the new people's car.
You hit anything bigger than a chicken, you risked death in a 2CV. In fact, if it was a big chicken...
Modern cars could be decontented of lots of stuff but safety means that days of the 2CV are never coming back.