Which car manufacturers are reviving iconic model names?

Renault, Audi, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Honda, Peugeot, and Ford are reviving iconic model names for their new vehicles.

What new electric and hybrid models are being revived?

The Renault Twingo, Audi A2, Fiat 500 (hybrid and electric), Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV), Honda Insight (electric), Peugeot e-208 (GTi electric), and Ford Fiesta (electric) are being revived.

When will the revived Audi A2 and Fiat 500 hybrid be available?

The new Audi A2 is expected to go on sale in early 2027, while the revived Fiat 500 hybrid will be offered in the UK this summer.

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Car Brands Revive Iconic Models for New Era

8 Mar

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Summary

Several automakers are bringing back classic model names with new designs.
New electric versions of Twingo, A2, and e-208 are set to launch.
Hybrid Fiat 500 and PHEV Mitsubishi Outlander are returning to the UK.

Car Brands Revive Iconic Models for New Era

Car manufacturers are experiencing a nostalgia boom, resurrecting familiar model names for their latest offerings. Renault has successfully reintroduced the R5 and R4, and now plans to revive the Twingo as an electric model under £20,000, with a range of about 163 miles.

Audi is set to bring back the A2 nameplate for a new entry-level electric model, inspired by the early-2000s hatchback. Expected to debut before the end of the year and go on sale in early 2027, it will feature a crossover-like shape.

The Fiat 500 will return to the UK this summer with a new hybrid version, offered alongside the electric 500e. Mitsubishi is also returning to the UK market with the new Outlander PHEV, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV.