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The Paris Auto Show recently featured many new car concepts, though automakers have largely moved their major reveals to events before the main show due to past fatigue and the pandemic. While some brands like Renault and Stellantis are debuting familiar models reimagined for Europe, the article suggests these vehicles will likely not be available in the United States.

Citroen is highlighting its 2 CV Concept, which emphasizes affordability, lightness, and practicality with a design inspired by Belgian comics. The company plans to build this vehicle within two years at a starting price of 15,000 euros ($16,766). Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group displayed several new electric models, including the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, reporting that they have received over 150,000 orders for their "Electric Urban Car Family."

Other European highlights include the Audi A2 e-tron, described as the brand’s most efficient car ever with a WLTP rating of 4.9 miles per kilowatt-hour, and the Peugeot E-T16 Concept, a rally-inspired hatchback. Fiat also showcased the Multiplay, an adaptable vehicle that can transform from a passenger carrier to a pickup truck, while Renault presented the E-Space Concept featuring large wheels in its people-carrier design.