After teasing the return of the 2 CV as an all-electric car in March, Citroën finally showed off the revival of its iconic compact city cruiser during the Paris Motor Show. The 2 CV Concept is only a concept for now, but it's one that draws from the original, which was notably James Bond's choice of car in . However, Citroën announced that the concept will inspire a production model that will go to market within the next two years with a target starting price of 15,000 euros, or around $16,800.

Following in the footsteps of the original that was revealed during the Paris Motor Show in 1948, the 2 CV Concept shares a similar design language that's been updated with some modern tweaks. Citroën wanted to emphasize the "affordability, lightness, practicality, versatility" of the original, as well as include quirky additions like a brake pedal with a tortoise symbol and an accelerator with a rabbit.

The 2 CV Concept's interiors were made to maximize passenger space with recessed door panels, wide seats and a removable front seat. Citroën amped up the modularity of the EV with a removable storage basket instead of a center console, and opted for a detachable radio. Instead of a traditional dashboard, the 2 CV Concept has a singular stem that supports a steering wheel, control lever, paddle-shift gear selector and an eight-inch touchscreen.

As with most conceptual cars, most of these fun ideas likely won't make it to a production model that's subject to strict auto regulations. However, Citroën said it's looking to create a "more accessible, lighter and more essential electric car," with the eventual market version of the 2 CV Concept. For anyone in the US, it's worth a reminder that the French automaker doesn't sell its cars stateside.