Citroen Revolte Concept Breaks Cover

Citroen Revolte Concept Leaked Image

By Thami Masemola
September 9, 2009 9:34 PM
Filed Under: Citroen, Concept Car, Electric Vehicle, European, Frankfurt Motor Show, Hybrid

Citroën is now increasingly looking like it will bring back the 2CV badge after these concept pictures were leaked. The original 2CV came into being in 1949 as a compact, economy car. Previous concept shots of this car, whose name is now officially revealed as the Revolte Concept, appeared on Facebook under the name Nouveau C3 and were later released as official teasers. Speculation began around what exactly it would be and eventually the 2CV was named as a strong possibility.

The concept looks like a premium sporting hatch which could share some underpinnings with the  Citroën DS3. Its front end features the company's updated grille, small headlights and a honeycomb lower face. As previously speculated there are four doors but the rear set are the rearward opening suicide types. When wide open or completely closed they reveal a flat C-like shape which is appropriate for the car. We don't know what size wheels are fitted yet but the tyres have the name Michelin on them.

The rear window is integrated with the roof and the two blend like one piece of two-tone sheet metal. Tailpipes are not visible but where they would normally be are two air dams separated by what seems like an air diffuser. The interior is very sculptured and futuristic with seats that look like they were plucked out of a Klingon space ship. The front passenger seat actually faces backwards.

Citroën will surely unveil the Revolte at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week and hopefully share some more details about it.

 

Comments

ExoticCarOwner
September 9, 2009 9:40 PM
Apparently nowadays you can begin working in automotive design at the age of 4.

daviepops
September 10, 2009 1:13 PM
You took the words right out of my mouth ... the only thing right with this concept is the name ... Citroen Revolting is a perfect fit for the design and the colour.

miika
September 9, 2009 9:59 PM
For a change a car, which looks different. Cool!


Edited by user on September 9, 2009 at 10:00 PM
hubix_mt
September 9, 2009 10:28 PM
Just put it into production. Citroen were daring and became successful in the 50s , it should do the same today!

DieselDog
September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
This is a great looking concept! I'm sure it will be SEERIOUSLY toned-down for production, which would be a shame. There is a growing number of very cool small cars, but this is the first French small car that trips my trigger. I Love the shape of the A-pillar curving over the greenhouse then forming the C-pillar and continuing into the rocker panel. Very 2CV. Very French. Very cool.

Bonganie
September 9, 2009 11:59 PM
I love the DS3, but this is wrong! The Mito or Fiat 500 are better than this

Bristol411S3
September 10, 2009 12:50 AM
A "premium" 2CV is absurd. Citroën has to have the most baffling model line up ever.

ShinyG
September 10, 2009 10:03 AM
Don't blame them, they're just following the trend set by the Mini and Fiat 500.

nederina
September 10, 2009 5:45 AM
the front citroen grille looks like a vagina

alessandro
September 11, 2009 8:57 PM
Based on most recent research and on experiences from earlier examinations, my preliminary conclusion is that this grill is not quit that.


Edited by user on September 11, 2009 at 9:00 PM
LP560_4
September 10, 2009 5:50 AM
Citroen Revolte...quite revolting indeed.

politz
September 10, 2009 8:28 AM
who would ever guess some 10 to 15 years ago that citroen would be making the coolest, prettiest cars in france. oh my oh my.

frenchman
September 10, 2009 10:27 AM
Old Fiat 500 or Austin Mini were popular cars before becoming new "premium" versions, why does Citroen wouldn't do the same ? Is there any segregation against french car manufacturers that doesn't allow them to do revival premium cars ? We are the country of luxury brands, except in cars (appart Bugatti), it's time to change that. Go Citroen...

teuton
September 10, 2009 12:19 PM
Citroen are masters in evoking emotion out of every design concept and this one's no exception. Stands true to its 2CV roots yet gives a modern interpretation of the classic model. I'm deeply in love with Citroen's current design language (read DS) and this has furthered my admiration for the wonderful design team. If, only they DON'T dream about plonking a hybrid and destroy 2CV's heritage, I'm sure they have a winner.

HEMI426
September 10, 2009 9:37 PM
Not bad, looks better than a 500.

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