Expected Second Generation
Initiated by Penske Automotive Group Inc. (the company previously holding the rights to market and distribute smarts in the USA) due to perceived customer demand, a second generation Forfour was set to begin production in 2012. It was going to be based on the latest generation of the Nissan Micra due to a joint venture between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan in 2010. The 2012 model would have been available only to the USA as a stop-gap to a possible true second generation forfour rumoured to be coming in 2014–2015. However, after Daimler AG cancelled its agreement with Penske, thus assuming direct control over the smart brand and its dealerships in the USA, the Micra-based forfour was formally cancelled and will now not be built.
A new Smart Fortwo and Forfour built on a Renault base, rather than the Mitsubishi, are scheduled for 2013–2014.
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