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Christopher Bruce2012-07-05 13:28:46

Smart Developing New ForFour due in 2015

The Smart Forfour was a failure the first time from 2004 to 2006

SmartsmartsmartGermany, 1994 > present13 models
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is giving a larger car a try again. It sold the ForfourForfoursmart ForfourGermany, 2003 > 20066 versions
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from 2004 to 2006, but it was generally seen as a failure due to its polarizing styling and MitsubishiMitsubishiMitsubishiJapan, 1917 > present72 models
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underpinnings. However, a disguised Renault TwingoTwingo Gen.3 [III]Renault Twingo Gen.3 [III]France, 2014 > present15 versions
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has been spotted driving around Germany testing the drivetrain for a second generation Forfour due to 2015. 

Mercedes is developing the Forfour and next generation FortwoFortwosmart FortwoGermany, 1997 > present3 series
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with NissanNissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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-RenaultRenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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, and the next generation Twingo will also share the platform. Sharing the development, allows the two companies to share costs but each will give the car its own look. The new Nissan NoteNote Gen.1Nissan Note Gen.1Japan, 2004 > 201240 versions
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will also use the platform. 

Plans are for the next generation Fortwo to come in 2014, and an electric model is planned. It will use the same Smart philosophy of using lightweight plastic body panels.

Source: Motor Authority

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