Daimler to extend Smart family

Daimler to extend Smart familyStuttgart, Germany  - The Daimler company is apparently mooting plans to add a family of small cars to the current Smart with several additions planned for a debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show, the German auto-motor-sport magazine reported quoting company sources.

There are plans for several new models including a one-seater Forone, a new Fortwo, a three-seater Forthree and a variable Forfour, according to the report.

Each model would be presented as a concept study with variable interior features to set them apart from competitors in the segment. Daimler is also considering plans to offer the classic Fortwo as an electric version only which is planned for production in 2012 at a cost of 25,000 euros (32,000 dollars), auto-motor-sport says.

Production of the five-door hatchback Smart Forfour ceased in 2006 because of low sales. Daimler also scuttled plans for a Smart Crossover model. Sales picked up when the Smart Fortwo was introduced on the North American market in 2008, ensuring the future of the brand. (dpa)

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