Next Gen Smarts Will Offer 3 Variants on 1 Platform

SmartsmartGermany, 1994 > present13 models
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just updated the Fortwosmart FortwoGermany, 1997 > present3 series
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, and it is already planning for new next generation. The plan is to create a single platform with three body styles - a two-door, four-door and small SUV. 

All of the cars will use a new platform co-developed with RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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, which will use it for the next generation TwingoRenault TwingoFrance, 1992 > present3 series
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. The new Fortwo will come in 2014 with looks inspired by the Forvisionsmart forvisionGermany, 2011 > 201114 photos
concept. The Forfoursmart ForfourGermany, 2003 > 20066 versions
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will come shortly after, and the yet-untitled SUV will come around 2015 and will be based on the Forstarssmart forstarsGermany, 2012 > 201219 photos
concept. 

The engines will be either a 900c two-cylinder petrol engine with 64hp or an electric motor with 87hp. The Forfour will get a shared three-cylinder engine from the Twingo with about 100hp. Both cars will use rear-mounted engines. 

Source: Auto Express