The new Ami sports a more grown-up face that gives a nod to its spiritual predecessor, the 2CV. Citroën made the wings more pronounced with vent-style grooves. They added new headlight housings with black "eyelids" and put a smile-shaped indentation in the middle with the company's new logo. The lower corners now have more prominent edges that look a bit like Lego blocks.
Citroën didn't stop at the front. They gave the side panels and wheel trims new graphic designs to appeal to younger drivers. All these changes aim to make the Ami look more "sympathetic and mature."
Despite the new look, the Ami keeps its tiny 72 km range and top speed of 45 km/h. It still charges at a maximum of 3.6kW. Citroën plans to start selling the updated Ami in early 2025. They'll likely keep the price low, as the current model is one of the cheapest "cars" you can buy.
The Ami has been a hit since it came out four years ago. Citroën has sold 65,000 of them, calling it "a real social phenomenon."
At the show, Citroën also showed off a wild new Ami Buggy concept. This version comes with a kite surfboard holder and a special storage spot for a kite sail. While they haven't said if they'll make it, Citroën did turn a previous Ami Buggy concept into a limited edition that sold for £10,495 in the UK.
Opel and Fiat, which are part of the same company as Citroën, also sell versions of the Ami. They call theirs the Rocks and Topolino. So far, they haven't said if they'll update their models too.
Source: Citroën
