PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that after three years of productive collaboration they are getting closer to realizing the fruit of their joint project to design, develop and produce three all-new small passenger cars for the European market. To mark their progress so far, the two companies decided to give faces to the already named Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1, by making available the first-ever official photograph of these modern four-passenger vehicles, which are set for a 2005 sales launch and their world unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
 Toyota Aygo(m) Citroen C1(r).jpg)
While they share a large number of structural components, parts and sub-assemblies, the Peugeot 107 , Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1 each have unique body styles that express the personalities of the Peugeot, Citroën and Toyota marques.
All three vehicles measure about 3.4 meters long, 1.6 meters wide and 1.4 meters high. Powered by the latest generation 1.0-liter gasoline and 1.4-liter diesel engines, the compact, fuel-efficient cars also feature advanced safety and environmental protection technologies. These three new models will offer an engaging driving experience in the urban environment. The cars are primarily designed for European markets, where demand for this type of entry-level vehicle is expected to increase.
This is another step towards the ‘world car’. It is estimated that by 2010 82% of all car models will share a common platform.
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What’s the status of the world car? I can’t wait to see some prototypes.