Editing Citroën 2CV (section)

=== South America ===

The 2CV was built in [[Chile]], [[Uruguay]], and [[Argentina]] for [[South America]].

==== Chile ====

The 1953 Citroneta model of the 2CV made in Chile and Argentina used a type AZ chassis with 425&nbsp;cc engine developing {{cvt|12|hp-metric|kW|disp=flip}}. Both chassis and engine were made in France while the "three box" bodywork (in both 2- and 4-door versions) was designed and produced in Chile. It was the first economy car on the market in Chile. The 1970s Chilean version mounted a 602&nbsp;cc engine with an output of {{cvt|33|hp-metric|kW|disp=flip}}, and was designated as the AX-330. It was built between 1970 and 1978, during which it saw changes like different bumpers, a hard roof, front disc brakes, and square headlights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citroenet.org.uk/foreign/latin-america/chile/chile.html| title=Fabricados en Chile—2CV Citroneta|access-date=7 January 2010}}</ref>

One of the [[Citroën FAF]] models, named the ''Yagán'' after an [[Indigenous peoples]] tribe, was made in Chile between 1972 and 1973.<ref name="citroenet1">{{cite web |url=http://www.citroenet.org.uk/foreign/latin-america/chile/yagan.html|title=Fabricados en Chile 2—Yagán|access-date=7 January 2010}}</ref> During the [[Chilean coup of 1973]], 200 Yagáns used by the Army to patrol the streets and the Peruvian border, with {{convert|106|mm|in|abbr=on}} cannons.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}

==== Uruguay ====

From 1965, Nordex produced its own panel van and pick-up versions of the Citroën 2CV.  While the doors and the rear structure (in the case of the panel van, the roof as well) were made of sheet steel, the fenders and bonnet were made by Dasur (Danrée, Soler & Bonet) and were made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. In contrast to the original, the frame was manufactured on a sheet metal bending machine. Start of production was 1966 for the "3CV" model and the Ami 8 model in the 1970s.

The Citroën Méhari and Ranger were produced in a Uruguayan assembly plant between 1970 and 1982. In a joint effort, Dasur made the body out of fiberglass and Nordex made the chassis, while Quintanar sold the vehicles. Around 14,000 vehicles were built, 9,000 of which were exported to Argentina and the rest remained inland.

For the Méhari, a two-cylinder boxer engine with a 74&nbsp;mm bore, 70&nbsp;mm stroke, 602&nbsp;cc displacement and {{cvt|35|hp-metric|kW|disp=flip}} power drove the front wheels. The curb weight was 590&nbsp;kg.

The Méhari Ranger represented a national specialty. With a fixed structure, the Méhari became a station wagon with large glass surfaces. The side windows in front of the doors were also striking. The rear wheel cutouts also differed from the original. This vehicle weighed 700&nbsp;kg.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.picuki.com/media/1729369436583944177 |title=Recordando otra de nuestras restauraciones. Un Citroen Mehari "URUGUAYO", el MEHARI RANGER de fabricacion nacional a fines de los años 70' y principio de los 80' |trans-title=Remembering another of our restorations. A Citroen Mehari "URUGUAYO", the MEHARI RANGER of national manufacture at the end of the 70's and beginning of the 80's |access-date=29 August 2020}}</ref>

From 1978 onwards, Nordex manufactured the Citroën AK 400 from Argentine and Belgian parts for the Argentine market.

Another model produced was the [[Citroën BX]], which had been exported to Brazil since 1992. The production of the [[Citroën ZX]] is documented for Nordex in 1995. In Uruguay, Citroën cars were manufactured until 2002.

==== Argentina ====

Citroën Argentina Sociedad Anónima produced 223,442 cars (all A-Series), in Argentina, from 1959 until 1979.<ref name="ArgentinaHistory">{{cite web |url=http://www.citroclub.com.ar/historia.htm|title=Historia de Citroën en Argentina|publisher=Citroën Club Buenos Aires|access-date=24 August 2020}}</ref>

Model designations produced were the 2CV sedan, 3CV hatchback, AZU van, AK van, AK 400 van, AMI 8, and Méhari.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cocheargentino.com.ar/c/citroen.htm#ami8|title=Coche Argentino- Citroën|publisher=CocheArgentino.com|access-date=24 August 2020}}</ref> The derivation called "3CV" was a special Argentina model with various modifications such as a [[hatchback]].<ref name="ArgentinaHistory"/>

Citroën Argentina S.A. exported parts to France, Spain, and Chile. Complete automobiles were exported to Paraguay, Bolivia and Cuba. Chassis with mechanics to Uruguay (some returned to the plant as completed Mehari or AK-400 models).<ref name="ArgentinaHistory"/>

Citroën Argentina outsourced parts to 450 auto parts companies, the national content of the vehicles was over 95% by 1969.<ref name="ArgentinaHistory"/>

A 2CV with a heavily modified front end called the 3CV IES America was produced well into the 1980s, by an Argentinian company that bought the rights and factory from Citroën.<ref name="www.citroen.mb.ca">{{cite web|url= http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/foreign/latin-america/argentina/argentina2.html|title= Argentinian Citroëns|access-date=28 May 2008|work=www.citroen.mb.ca |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070206164413/http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/foreign/latin-america/argentina/argentina2.html |archive-date = 6 February 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.citroenet.org.uk/foreign/latin-america/argentina/argentina1.html|title=Fabricados en Argentina|access-date=7 January 2010}}</ref>