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2009

2009

• Chevrolet Matiz All-new model due later this year.

2010

2010

• BMW 'Mini' Mini-based posh city car.
• Chevrolet Spark Agila/Splash-based Chevy comes early next year.
• Mazda 1 Based on shortened 2 underpinnings, inspired by Kiyora.
• Tata Nano Cheap Indian tiddler makes it to Europe.
• Toyota iQ EV Electric iQ could hit the roads next year.

2011

• BMW 'Isetta' Version of the 'mini-Mini' Smart rival.
• 'mini-Mini' Smart/Up/iQ-rivalling entry-level Mini, nearer to original in size.
• Seat city car On Volkswagen Lupo (Up!) underpinnings.
• Skoda Joyster Sister model to the Seat city car above.
• Volkswagen Lupo Three- and five-door models, hybrid and EV to follow.

2012

• Audi E1 Posh version of Lupo/Up!; to be badged E for Eco.
• Gordon Murray T25 Super-eco lightweight; more bodystyles to follow.
• KTM city cars KTM is working with Bajaj India on cheap, light tiddlers.
• Mitsubishi i Mi-EV New-generation, with much-improved performance.
• Peugeot & Citroen EVs Electric city cars using Mitsubishi's technology.
• Smart Fortwo ED Improved batteries and better performance.
• Smart four-seater Four-seater on Fortwo platform.
• Vauxhall Trixx Tiny, trendy 3+1-seater; electric version expected.
• Volkswagen Chico Fortwo rival: a tiny, ultra-economical two-seater.

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