New Smart Forfour Caught Testing

SmartsmartGermany, 1994 > present13 models
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is developing a new generation ForFoursmart ForfourGermany, 2003 > 20066 versions
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with Daimler'sDaimlerGermany, 1889 > present12 models
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partner RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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.

The new platform, which uses a rear engine and rear wheel drive, will be used for the next generation Smart ForTwosmart FortwoGermany, 1997 > present3 series
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, ForFour and Renault TwingoRenault TwingoFrance, 1992 > present3 series
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. The rear-drive layout allows Daimler and Renault to stretch the front of the car as needed, which allows it to underpin cars of various lengths.

Daimler is using a disguised Twingo to test the car. The first cars to use the platform will debut around 2014. 

With its last two concepts, the For-ussmart for-usGermany, 2012 > present6 photos
and Forstarssmart forstarsGermany, 2012 > 201219 photos
, Smart has been using rhomboid headlights. It appears that it might be a new styling direction for the company. 

The original ForFour, which is pictures above was based on the Mitsubishi ColtMitsubishi ColtJapan, 1962 > 20027 series
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and considered a disaster. It was only produced from 2004 to 2006. 

Source: Car Scoop