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Citroen Mehari
This archive presents 14 brochures documenting the Citroën Mehari from 1968 to 2018. Original dealer literature from four markets traces the evolution of this distinctive leisure vehicle across fifty years. The collection includes the classic Mehari, the modern E-Mehari, and special editions such as Courreges and Azur variants. A resource for automotive historians, enthusiasts, and researchers exploring the cultural significance and design heritage of this French icon.
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2016 Citroen E-Mehari Brochure
At its 2016 debut, the E-Mehari paired a 48 kW electric motor with a 30 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, delivering roughly 200 kilometres of range on a full charge. The powertrain was engineered for low-speed urban and resort environments rather than highway duty. Buyers in leisure destinations found it pitched against golf carts and small petrol runabouts, not conventional city
2017 Citroen E-Mehari Brochure
By 2017, the electric Mehari faced a crowded city-car landscape where small hatchbacks and shared-mobility schemes dominated. What Citroën offered instead was open-air character: a two-seater roadster with 48 kW of electric drive, good for 200 kilometres per charge, positioned squarely against urban nostalgia and weekend leisure, not daily commuting. The market wanted connectiv
2018 Citroen E-Mehari Brochure
When Citroën reintroduced the E-Mehari in 2018, it arrived as a modern electric answer to urban leisure driving. The compact 45 kWh battery powered an 83 hp motor that delivered enough torque for city streets without the combustion-engine rumble of the original. Open-air enthusiasts faced a choice: canvas-roof cabrio or weatherproof hardtop, each targeting buyers seeking person
2017 Citroen E-Mehari Courreges Edition Brochure
By 2017, Citroën's electric revival of the Méhari found a luxury partner in Courrèges, the Parisian fashion house known for space-age minimalism. The 45 kW motor delivered modest but adequate performance for city streets; the real story was positioning—a limited-production statement piece aimed at design-conscious buyers in France and select European markets who valued heritage
2018 Citroen E-Mehari Courreges Edition Brochure
By 2018, the E-Mehari faced a peculiar market position: retro-electric nostalgia competing against practical city cars and purpose-built urban EVs. Citroën's answer was the Courcèges collaboration, a limited-edition styling exercise that leaned into fashion rather than function. The 80 kW motor delivered modest acceleration, yet buyers in France and select European markets saw
1968 Citroen Mehari Brochure
In 1968, the Mehari arrived as Citroën's answer to a segment barely inhabited by anyone else—leisure vehicles with genuine off-road pretensions. Against the utilitarian Jeep and the agricultural Unimog, Citroën's plastic-bodied two-seater offered something different: a 602 cc air-cooled flat-twin good for 28 hp, weighing just 380 kg, designed for beachgoers and weekend explorer
1969 Citroen Mehari Brochure
By 1969, Citroën's open-air Mehari had carved out a niche that British Mokes and German kit-car makers couldn't quite match. The plastic-bodied runabout, powered by a modest 602cc air-cooled flat-twin good for 28 hp, reached markets from the Mediterranean to North Africa with a promise of carefree seaside motoring—practical, cheerful, and distinctly French in its unconventional
1970 Citroen Mehari Brochure
By 1970, the Mehari occupied an unusual niche against the wave of conventional economy cars flooding European showrooms. While competitors offered closed saloons with conventional steel bodies, Citroën's plastic-bodied open-air alternative delivered something the Golf and Renault 5 simply could not: a stripped-down, utilitarian leisure machine powered by an air-cooled twin-cyli
1972 Citroen Mehari Brochure
The 1972 Méhari relied on a horizontal two-cylinder air-cooled engine producing just 9.2 horsepower, mated to a four-speed gearbox. What it lacked in power it compensated for with Citroën's hydropneumatic suspension, a system that gave the open plastic-bodied runabout genuine all-terrain composure. Buyers seeking an unpretentious weekend machine found it unmatched in simplicity
1982 Citroen Mehari Brochure
By 1982, the Mehari occupied a peculiar market niche: too quirky for mainstream buyers, yet increasingly sought by those who rejected the German and Japanese orthodoxy dominating compact car showrooms. Fiat's Panda and Renault's 4 offered practicality; the Mehari delivered character. Its air-cooled flat-twin engine, displacing 602 cc and producing around 30 horsepower, prioriti
1983 Citroen Mehari Azur Edition Brochure
By 1983, the Azur Edition reached European markets as Citroën's answer to leisure buyers seeking uncomplicated open-air motoring in established resort destinations. Left-hand-drive versions dominated French distribution, whilst right-hand variants appeared selectively across Alpine and Mediterranean tourist regions where rental fleets and holiday homes drove demand.
Frequently asked questions
How many documents are available in the Mehari archive?
The archive contains 14 documents spanning the Mehari's entire history from 1968 to 2018. This collection includes original brochures, dealer catalogs, press kits, and factory literature that document the model across multiple generations and market editions, giving you a comprehensive visual and textual record of the vehicle's evolution.
Which years are covered in the Mehari archive, and are there gaps?
Documents span 1968 through 2018, covering the original Mehari launch and its modern electric revival. While the collection represents key moments across this 50-year period, coverage is not continuous year-by-year. The archive focuses on significant model updates, new editions, and market releases rather than every single year.
Can I use these documents for Mehari restoration research?
Yes. Factory brochures and dealer catalogs in the archive provide authentic specifications, color options, trim details, and original equipment information essential for restoration work. These period documents help verify correct features and finishes for your specific model year and market variant, making them invaluable reference materials.
What regional variants of the Mehari are represented in the archive?
The collection includes documents from four different markets, reflecting how Citroën adapted and marketed the Mehari across regions. Market-specific variants show differences in trim names, equipment offerings, and local market positioning, giving insight into how the same model was presented to different audiences worldwide.
How does this archive page differ from the Mehari catalog page?
The archive page focuses on the documents themselves—their origins, years, and regional variants. The catalog page presents technical specifications and detailed car data. Here, you're exploring primary source materials and how the model was marketed over time, rather than performance figures or mechanical details of the vehicle itself.
What generations and editions of the Mehari are covered?
The archive documents the original Mehari, the modern E-Mehari electric version, the exclusive E-Mehari Courrèges Edition collaboration, and the Mehari Azur Edition. This range shows the model's journey from classic 1960s design through contemporary reinterpretation, capturing both heritage and innovation across different eras.
How often is the Mehari archive updated with new documents?
The archive grows as we acquire and authenticate original materials. Updates depend on document availability in the collector market and our research efforts. New additions are published as they're verified and cataloged, so checking back periodically ensures you see recently added brochures or press materials.