MINI platform for next gen A-Class?
Automobilwoche reports that DaimlerChrysler is considering platform sharing with other manufacturers for the next generation A-Class which is set to debut around 2010 or 2011. This means the current sandwich construction platform will be axed, as it’s expensive construction reduces profitability on the already relatively cheaper model.
The report says that one platform being considered is BMW’s MINI platform, which will help both companies as BMW could do with better economies of scale for the MINI. BMW has already previously mentioned an increased cooperation with Mercedes-Benz is welcome as it would help both carmakers enrepreneurial freedom.
The new A-Class platform will spawn at least 3 models – an A-Class, a B-Class, and another future entry-level model.
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September 27, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
How about Savvy platform? It is in Ringgit Malaysia and cheap.
September 27, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
Erm…i wonder…
September 27, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Very funny azrai…true2…savvy platform ok aper
September 27, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
RWD A class….first RWD supermini
September 27, 2007 @ 2:32 pm
whoa..i wnder if its playful around bends….
September 28, 2007 @ 3:27 am
this is a sign want to jimat duit using existing platform
September 28, 2007 @ 8:04 am
imagine if Proton say want to share platform for a model with another manufacturer, que all the mindless BASHERS!!, saying Proton useless dont know how to make own car or watever or bla bla bla…..
anyway talk about Merc in Merc thread, not about Proton (ok ok, so i did too, but thts beside the point, no?)
September 29, 2007 @ 2:12 am
even big establish company can share platform to save cost and reach economy of scale.i dont see anything wrong if proton want to share or using other platform espaiclly with VW. we also can get benefit from it.