Citroen 2CV Quick Review // Supercar Killer 

The 2CV actually has one safety feature: It's so slow, it hasn't got into the accident site yet when the accident happens.

Honestly the similarity with the Chiron is incredible. Hard to believe it's only coincidence.

videos like these, seeing you two just generally have a great time, with the humor & pure enjoyment is why I've became a fan & supporter of both channels a long time ago. Thanks guys. This one is your best yet.

Out of all the cars that have been on Extra TH, this one deserved a full, high production version on the main channel the most. It has not been shown before, and it wasn't going to overshadow any of the other main channel videos. I could already hear the jolly background music whilst the both of you jump and bump in this little car around town, gathering thumbs-ups from strangers.

Many moons ago, I used to work with someone who drove one of these. As he said - "it has central locking - you can reach all 4 doors from the drivers seat".

They were built to take eggs over a ploughed field without breaking them. Worked in the motor trade and drove many very good fun.

If I remember correctly the 2CV was the result of a very specific design brief. Its a bit of an urban myth but apparently the Citroen director wanted a car that was very affordable car to a wide population, was extremely simple, easy to drive even for complete beginners, had good enough suspension to drive over any road with a box of eggs and have none of them break as well as the cabin must allow a grown men to sit in with his hat on. How much of that is true is apparently still a bit in debate.

My dad's fist car was a 2cv. He changed the engine with his friends to a more strong engine and the car was very good daily. He did long trips and he started his business with it.

Really enjoying to see you guys reviewing an iconic French car. Started in just after WWII with scared ressources, hence the simplicity. As another comment from @lehangars , it was meant to be as soft and agile that you could drive thru destroyed fields and farms landscapes. It weights ~490kg because it needed to be light enough than 2 persons could move it around.

Great review, Guys. My first car was a 400cc 2CV back in 1987. Absolutely loved it. Amazing suspension with longitudinally arranged springs. I later graduated to the legendary oleopneumatic suspension of a Citroen Xantia. 5 years ago I foolishly surrendered to the badge snobbery of a BMW 5 series with the suspension of a dung cart. Currently looking at a citroen C5. Vive la difference!

“I don’t know anything about French. It might be revolutionary” I caught that, James.

I love the fact the 2CV is leaning towards Thomas. I had one o f the successors to this when I was 19, the Diane. It had a few more horsepower but was slower to 60. Drove it from Edinburgh to Plymouth and back for a holiday. That was really a journey.

These cars are indestructible. So glad you guys reviewed it

My first car was a 1972 Citroën Dyane 6 (a slightly angular hatchback version of the 2CV) with 26 bhp. The most practical car I've ever had, the back seat folded or could be removed and that 602cc engine was capable of giving more than 60 mpg (Imperial) when driven carefully. The roof could be fully rolled back or the front section flipped back and could be closed in seconds. Due to a comparatively heavy flywheel it could be the fastest car away from traffic lights (at least for the first 5 seconds) if you revved it high and dumped the clutch it almost reached it's first gear limit instantly and the change from first to second is just push the the gear lever forward with a flat palm. In 1979 it was the best student car imaginable.

Fun fact - it's basically impossible to roll over in a 2CV - going forward - but super easy in reverse. It's virtually untippable.

a girlfriend in the 80s had one. Southern Germany, driving to the mountains, trips to lakes, just parking it in a field with no worries of getting it out, even if stuck, just push it... being in touch with the world . The 2CV, german pet name "Duck" was everything that other cars aren t, all the things everyone else classifies as sooo important. Just pratical, super fun, converdible... just enjoying life. I wish todays generation to have that, not just sit in there tank like suv s, sound proof, not even feeling the summer.

I love this video, thanks guys. I've had two 2CVs to date and as a student with no money, it was the perfect car. There was a famous motoring journalist in the UK, LJK Setright who wrote for Car magazine back in the day and he came out with a great quote about the 2CV. 'The most intelligent application of minimalism ever to succeed as a car'. I think that sums it up pretty well :o)

Glad to see this! Wind it out is the way to drive it, and don't fear the lean! But most glorious when you roll the roof back. Ask Chris Harris about the 2CV - he loves them and has one, I think.

Dutch here, I still see quite a few of these used as daily drivers, really cool to see. There also used to be a guy that did a engine swap in one, he put a Porsche boxer engine in there. They are actually really nice to drive.

I love these cars!! More of these please. James’ French is an English wreck, but I’m here for it. Reminds me of a time I met an Irishman give some French students a tour. It hurt my ears, but you know what I’ll never forget him!

This channel generally presents better cars than the regular one... love this channel!

I've driven one of these on our holiday in the summer from Holland to Spain spread over 2 days. One of the most fun and mentally curing cars out there. Please don't mock the French, surely when being english, a country not known for there revolutionary motoring, except for the mini.

The car racing by at 1:46 was absolutely perfect

This was a fun video. From long experience (in Canada) I can assure you that a "modern" 2CV is just fine on the highway. 100 kph is a comfortable cruising speed (assuming no hills or head winds!).

As a 1st car in the 80's in the UK it was brilliant. It taught you to read the road ahead and patience which has stood me in good stead throughout my driving life. It was also the cheapest possible insurance. Another advantage was you could go to the local scrapyard to replace parts and you wouldn't have to get a garage involved. There was also the camaraderie when driving. You'd always get a wave from other 2CV drivers and if you ever broke down, another 2CV driver would likely stop to help. I'd get another in a minute if I could afford one. The main problem with them was rust. Now you can actually galvanize the chassis to make them almost rust proof. As stated one of the main reasons to get one now is fun. It's a car with character which is something missing in modern cars.

The most fun you can have on 4 wheels - More Smiles Per Mile. I have enjoyed 485,000 kms in 2 new Citroen 2CV6 RHD Charlestons - 1982 & 1990 models. Top price at auction for a 1990 RHD Charleston In Australia was Aus $40,000 with 40,000 km. Top speed I have seen on the GPS downhill with a tail wind was 134 kph. Other drivers' eyes popped out... the same as when they see the body roll around corners.... We have 2CV RAIDS in Australia across the way outback with 40 or more 2CVs with a number from overseas. 2023 is the 75th anniversary of the launch of the 2CV in 1948, made until July 1990. To celebrate 2CV6 ownership from 1978 I have ordered a 'Big Bore' engine for mine. 652 cc instead of 602cc. Plus a Powertube... Sacre Bleu.....

The 2CV has always made me happy. More so than Minis and Beetles

As a french man myself, this was the funniest review of the 2CV I've ever seen, "A roundabout, now we're in France !" had me laughing way too much

It has been my first car…and my first crash 😂 anyway, it is a simple car base on very simple principles, light, confortable (it’s a Citroen after all) reliable and low maintenance. Which was exactly what it was. What many didn’t say, in the middle of the winter time, it was the only car who start (air cooling), and drive (front wheel drive) perfectly on snow. Then in the summer it was the right cab to go to the beach surfing 😎🏄‍♂️

"I don't know what 'Je ne sais quois' means" is a great sentence because you can translate the French part by just going back and reading the first part again.

This is the car I drive every day👌🏻😅 Has been in our family for 30 years. I still love it ❤️

Finally, a hypercar worthy opponent

I don’t know what “I don’t know what” means. Quote of the day 😆 You two are the best!

Gimme a 2CV over ANY supercar .... ANY day of the week! My older brother had one when I was still an annoying kid. He took me places in that thing and it was sooooo much fun. I LOVE that car!

This car was developed pre WW2. The idea was to offer a cheap means of transportation and that a farmer could transport a basket of eggs to the local market, without breaking any. The car stayed in production for over 40 years. Childhood memories.

I remember my 1979 Wedgewood blue 2CV6 with great fondness. I have never driven such a comfortable, fun loving vehicle in my life. The word that sums up this car is the word fun. I know of one close to me here in Western Australia, a bright yellow one that lives in Wannanup and I'm almost envious of the happy faced owner when I see it out on the road. Fancy stopping for a pique-nique? Grab your basket from the rear with some Brie or Camembert and of course mandatory baguette and bottle of wine in a perfect location and unlatch your front seats. Et voila, you have seating for two anywhere you fancy. Love it. Someone will make an EV version I hope.

Probably gets more bugs splattered on the rear window than the front

These on snow were fantastic, the tiny tires meant so much grip and so much fun. I really wish they could build cars like that again, with a bit more safety obviously, but the same simplicity and repairability. You'll be happy to have one of those when the zombie apocalypse comes :)

Thank you !!! This is one of my all-time favorite / bucket list vehicles .

Long ago, I drove one for a week. First hour was a driver 'adjustment'. Later, lots of fun. top rolled back, slow driving was perfect to sight-see in small villages having cobble lanes and no places to park. entirely different experience from today - entirely better.

I love to see you guys having fun. Citroen, Mini, Fiat, Alfa Romeo so cool

My mom used to drive one when I was a kid. The sound of that engine brings back memories. Never driven one myself but my dad would let us shift sitting next to him in it. We actually had several as a second car. The very first one had suicide front doors, the next was a Dyane and then a special edition with a wooden shifter knob and a casette player as standard. The last one even had go faster pin stripes on the side.

Finally reviewing one of my favorite cars from my childhood! My 2nd grade teacher had a blue one.. it's on my bucket list

I had one of these back in 1978 thru 1980 when I was stationed in Germany - LOVED IT. So comfortable. Picture a U.S. Army trooper going to work in the morning in one of these. But it was very economical and fun. Oh, and my heritage if French Canadian. Viva la France e Viva Quebec

Yessssss, another real great one!! 😀 Love it guys, more of these quirky old cars once in a while please 😜 🙏

I'm a Brit and own a 1988 2CV, and I also own a 1932 Morris Minor Two-Seater (the first MG Midgets were based on the original 1928-1934 Minor). I can say that the 2CV feels very modern, smooth, quick, and easy to drive in comparison to a vintage pre-war Morris Minor. BTW, I'll be embarking on a 180 mile drive across country in the 90-year-old Morris next week. Over the course of 4 days I'll end up doing 500+miles at an average speed of about 30mph (it should do 50mph but I tend not to exceed 40-45mph).

More room than a Porsche and as many wheels as a Rolls-Royce 😉

the real 2 mil special

Great video this was fun to watch!

My dad used to own a 2cv or 'ugly duck' as we called it in the netherlands. He had a 58 model where the seats were just pieces of cloth on springs attached to a frame and without seatbelts. Regarding safety, there was non felt like driving a tin can. But the ride was so nice, loved the suspension citroen put in their cars from the era. We took it for camping a few times a year, sadly he sold it but i still love these things.

What a BEAST of a car haha. Love the review guys!

My friend's mom had one in the 60s & I loved riding in it. The top had a snap-on plastic cover that you could roll back then stand up on the seats. We took it off-road like a Jeep at their ranch. Good times.

😊Such a delightful car, you guys enjoying it is why we love your channel

Road on the memory lane. Love it. Had my first driving lessons in a 2cv on a farm when I was 10. Remember what a challenge it was to maintain enough speed for 2nd gear.

Love the line at the end, very clever James. Be well.

i was a passanger in one of these things on german highway. hands down the scariest experience of my life. and i was raised in middle east where suicide bomber attacks were just another day at the office. that tells you something about 2cv.

I was raised with the 2CV and the 3CV. All but good memories. We were 6 in the family, and would go on holidays in that... never a problem.

Hello from France. I had one similar car as my first ride, many years ago 😌 : a Dyane 6. That was a nice and fun car, I drove many many kilometers with it.... And James.... That's OK, I don't mind you being a tad sarcastic about us, french people.... We know you must compensate the fact you have.... A Queen.... 😉😂 Keep up the good work guys, I love your channels !

Love the fact that as I watched this RU-vid showed me commercials in French. yes I did actually watch to practice my high school French from 40 years ago. Vive La France!

I had one of these, you could feel the engine working, great car.

I think the 2CV is incredibly cool. Great car, great review!

I just wanna say that I just met James at some random place in Toronto and this man is one of the nicest people I have ever encountered, I was really surprised when I saw him and I didn’t know what to say, but all love to you man it was a pleasure to meet you

My first 3 cars were 2CVs - I love them. Such good times.

Got to feed this over to the main episode that was great

"I don't know what "je ne sais quoi" means" is a really good pun James. The 2CV has sort of a cultstatus in The Netherlands and is connected with anti-establishment dynamics I believe. It's nickname is "ugly duck" and 2CV stands for 2 horses...

Best car ever! I had two when I was younger! Fantastic first car!

Merci pour cette vidéo ! Indeed you need to get use to the gearbox, such à fun car, I have a couple of those, cheers from France !

I have learnt to love the 2cv after watching HUBNUT videos 👍 All the wings,doors ,bonnet and boot lid come off in about 5 mins with a spanner and screwdriver.

Sad there is no real description of the suspension other than how smooth it is. It's a completely unique design that allowed the 2CV to ride smooth yet remain stable and nearly impossible to roll over. It's truly baffling how there is no modern adaptation of it in any car we can buy today.

My old man bought one from the last batch ever produced in Portugal brand new. Still looking mint to this day.

Cool to see a french iconic car reviewed on this channel, we did a huge video on our channel about it. First of all it as been produce to allow french people to go across a damaged filled while carrying egg. It was made after WWII but conceived before and destroyed to hide it to the german who later build the bug

Gosh, the banter back and forth between you two is just hilarious! One of my favorite RU-vidrs and would love to see more from you guys. Maybe a build series? Let's see how the guys do turning some wrenches for a video or two! 😎👍👨‍🔧🧰🔧

History..... Just beautiful

I loved my 2CV new in 1983. Brilliant car! I want another one!!!!!

I think that car is awesome. You buy it for car meets and just to meet new people. I'd always love to check something like that out at a local meet. I definitely vote cool. They are iconic cars honestly.

"I don't know what 'je ne sais quoi' means-" *cut to black* absolutely incredible ending to a wonderful video lol

I had 3 of these and I'm English ! My first one was my first car, cheap and in the upper sixth I had a car ! The starting handle frequently came in handy (dodgy alternator) and obviously it was a convertible. You omitted to mention you can take the seats out for that picnic you mentioned and unbolt the body panels. My second one replaced a 205 GTI ... well I say replaced, the insurance money from the write replaced it and put a deposit down on my first flat. Who knew lift off oversteer was a thing with hot hatches eh ? I bought it new from Martin Brundle's dad's garage , so I guess I helped him on his way into F1 in a way ? But the crowning glory came with the 3rd 2CV (or deux chevaux as we enthusiasts call them) ... I had a 968 club sport in black (the best colour, recently renovated by OPC Leicester) no not lie cest errrr you lot and I needed a dump car .... turquoise 2CV anyone ? perfect. I always fancied but never got round to doing the old mondello park 24 hour in one, funny enough I could never find enough volunteers to join me in that. You do know it has a 4th gear don't you ?

My dad had one in the early 90s in Serbia, it was a completely normal car to own.

Love this little car. I have the Dolly Version in Blueberries & Cream. My 1st car, always brings a smile to your face 🙂

I’m french and I laughed a lot watching you butcher my language ^^ thanks for trying this french legend, love your videos !

Excellent review 👌

I think the world of Thomas his sarcasm 4:49 best part ever

"in 2022, why would you buy one?" says the guy who just bought a fuqqin toyota century 😭❤️

Drove 2 cv special6 in NZ and I drove it on the highway! Got it to 110 kmph. Was like driving a can of soup that was opened at both ends. But I was smiling all the way. Not a Chiron but still very cool. Vivre la France,!

Haven't seen any of ur new car reviews but clicked when I saw 2 cv

Such a cool video honestly

I laughed right along with you when it was leaning hard when James was driving.

I know these were made for decades but the fact that this is an 87 still blows my mind

My first car, so many good memories.

About 20 years ago I stayed in the Middle East for a summer. The 2cv was my ride and will not go up steep hills. We had to get out and push so many times.

2CVs were popular in England, so was surprised that James

This reminds me of the baby blue 2CV my mom drove me to school when I was a whee little lad. I miss that car.

It looks like a very fun car and perfectly suited to narrow Street like those in Italy

"I don't know what je ne sais quoi means'' love this kind of humour!

Great Ending!

my mom has one . its no charleston . more like a baguette getter country roadbridge jumping toy . so much fun to drive ! its also a pickup . a friend of a friend's dad had a charleston in oakville .

One of the mandates of the "Deux Chevaux" was to allow a chicken farmer to carry his eggs to market without breaking any. Hence the insane suspension.

the french beetle ! yes i am so excited

I love crazy cars like this. thanks for the link to the car dealer

Looks fun. I'd buy one , most definitely.