Citroën ID 1957 - 1975

The Citroën ID is one of the most emblematic automobiles in French automotive history, embodying innovation and accessibility since its launch in 1955. Presented as the people's car, the first generation of this model revolutionized the compact sedan segment with its patented hydropneumatic suspension, exceptional comfort and avant-garde design signed by Flaminio Bertoni. The Citroën ID history is divided into several major generations: the classic from the 1950s to 1975, characterized by its unmistakable silhouette and remarkable accessibility, then the revival of the name in 2021 with the new electric Citroën ID, positioned as a modern urban compact SUV. Between these two periods, the Citroën ID model marked minds with its role as a reference car for millions of French people, before progressively disappearing in favor of other models in the range. The contemporary reincarnation responds to current challenges in electric mobility and electrification, aligning the chevron brand with the transition to clean energy, competing with rivals such as the Volkswagen ID.3 or Peugeot e-2008. The Citroën ID generations, whether historic or recent, testify to the brand's timeless philosophy: offering pragmatic, comfortable and democratic mobility to French families. Today, the electric ID embodies this continuity by offering competitive range, current embedded technology and a practical format for contemporary urban and suburban life.