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Good will probably be returning to its roots with the brand new #2 metropolis automotive that can act as a successor to the ForTwo, which completed manufacturing final yr.
Earlier this week the model confirmed the #2 will probably be a two-seat ultra-compact metropolis car. It is going to be styled by Mercedes-Benz, and trip on an “all-new proprietary structure for ultra-compact autos” being designed in-house by Good.
The Good #2 will probably be launched in late 2026, and bought in China and Europe, in addition to some “chosen world markets”. Like the opposite vehicles in Good’s present lineup, the #2 will probably be in-built China.
As a part of its announcement, Good launched some pictures with a shadowy illustration of the brand new #2, however the firm hasn’t indicated what sort of format the #2 will use, however all three generations of the ForTwo had a rear-engine rear-wheel drive setup.
It additionally stays to be seen whether or not the #2 will probably be fairly as small as its predecessors, with the third-generation ForTwo measuring simply 2.7m from finish to finish.
The unique ForTwo was conceived as a part of a three way partnership with Swiss watchmaker Swatch. The companions fell out — with Mercedes-Benz shopping for out Swatch’s share — after the event group deserted preliminary plans for electrical and hybrid drivetrains.
The Good Metropolis Coupe (above) — later renamed ForTwo — went into manufacturing in 1998 with a 599cc three-cylinder petrol engine hooked as much as a difficult-to-drive six-speed automated guide transmission.
Throughout its three generations, the ForTwo was accessible as a hatch and soft-top convertible. Apparently, after just a few modifications, the ForTwo was one of many few foreign-made autos that was classed as a kei automotive in Japan.
Though the ForTwo bought steadily all through its run, the model struggled to interrupt even, and Mercedes-Benz bought a 50 per cent stake to Geely in 2019.
As a part of the three way partnership, new Good autos will probably be styled by Mercedes-Benz and engineered by Geely. With a view to make the electric-only marque worthwhile, this new era of Good vehicles are in-built China with Good’s unique manufacturing facility in Hambach, France bought to Ineos to provide the Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster ute.
Though the ForTwo didn’t revolutionise town automotive section like its unique builders had hoped, it did spawn a bunch of copy cats, together with the Toyota iQ that ceased manufacturing in 2015. Others, just like the Bestune Pony and Wuling Hongguang, proceed to compete on the backside finish of the Chinese language EV market.
Good returned to the Australian market final yr after a 9 yr hiatus with the #1 and #3 electrical SUVs.
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