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The SCCS platform (Small Common Components and Systems platform), also called Small Platform or 199 platform is an
automobile platform A car platform is a shared set of common design, engineering, and production efforts, as well as major components, over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of cars, often from different, but somewhat related, marques. It is prac ...
originally developed by
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for
subcompact Subcompact car is a North American classification for cars smaller than a compact car. It is broadly equivalent to the B-segment (Europe), supermini (Great Britain) or A0-class (China) classifications. According to the U.S. Environmental Pr ...
,
front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of internal combustion engine, engine and transmission (mechanics), transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles feature ...
, and
all-wheel drive An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand. Types The most common forms of all-wheel drive are: ;1x1 : All unicycles Reflects one axle with ...
vehicles. It was first used on the
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, which was unveiled in 2005. Developed during the GM-Fiat alliance, the platform was also used for some
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models including the Opel Corsa D and E. A derivative called the Small Wide platform was introduced in 2012 for applications on larger cars in the
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segment. Usage of the platform continued through the merger of Fiat and
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which created Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), and the merger of FCA and
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which formed
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.


Specification

Developed from 2002 in
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, Italy, by Ulrich Schmalohr the engineer head of Opel (which at the time was a subsidiary of
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) and Giorgio Cornacchia head-project of Fiat Auto the Small platform was designed to be adaptable for Fiat Group and General Motors small cars, and later was adopted by
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vehicles as well. All components are totally new, and were made to be adaptable to more types of vehicles (including hatchback, sedan, crossover, SUV and MPV). The frame makes heavy use of high-strength steel. In the first version of the platform the front
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uses MacPherson struts, while at the rear it has a semi-independent strut with torsion beam (except on the
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, which has bi-link rear suspension). The platform offers compact transverse
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at the front with front-wheel drive, but it also supports all-wheel drive. It was designed to be suitable for a wide range of applications, from basic ones to sportier vehicles like the
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,
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/ Punto Evo and
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's OPC versions. The 4WD version of the platform underpins the
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and the
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, both assembled at Fiat's Melfi plant. The Small platform has a wheelbase of in the standard version, which is used on the Fiat Punto (Project 199), Opel Corsa D,
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and the LAV vehicles built by
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: Fiat Fiorino and Qubo, Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. Applications for General Motors vehicles ended in 2019 after the Opel Corsa E was replaced by a new generation based on the PSA CMP (EMP1) platform.


Long wheelbase version

The long wheelbase version is adopted by the
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sedan models,
Fiat Doblò The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2000. A second-generation Doblò succeeded the original vehicle in 2010 for most markets ...
(with related twin Opel Combo D) and the recent
Fiat 500L The Fiat 500L is a mini MPV manufactured by Fiat under the Fiat Serbia joint venture and marketed globally since its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on a variant of the GM Fiat Small platform, ''FCA Small Wide platform'', the 50 ...
. Thanks to the interchangeable modules the basic platform is suitable for vehicles of differing lengths up to (Fiat Doblò Maxi). The first vehicle built on the LWB platform was the Fiat Linea, with a wheelbase of . At the end of 2009 Fiat re-engineered the LWB platform with a new bi-link independent rear suspension for the new Doblò (second generation, and related Opel Combo D). The LWB platform of the Doblò has a wheelbase of for the standard version and for the Maxi (extra long) version.


Applications


Small (SCCS)


Small

*
Alfa Romeo MiTo The Alfa Romeo MiTo (Type 955) is a front-wheel drive, three-door B-segment, supermini designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and first presented in 2008 at Castello Sforzesco in Milan with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in ...
(2008–2018) * Fiat Fiorino/Qubo (2007–2023) *
Fiat Grande Punto The Fiat Punto is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed between 2005 and 2009 as the Grande Punto, and between 2009 a ...
(2005–2018) *
Opel Adam The Opel Adam is a city car engineered and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel, and is named after the company's founder Adam Opel. It was sold under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom. It was launched in France at the 2012 Pa ...
(2012–2019) * Opel Corsa D (2006–2014) * Opel Corsa E (2014–2019) * Opel Meriva B (2010–2017) File:2017 Alfa Romeo MiTO Speciale TwinAir 900cc.jpg,
Alfa Romeo MiTo The Alfa Romeo MiTo (Type 955) is a front-wheel drive, three-door B-segment, supermini designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and first presented in 2008 at Castello Sforzesco in Milan with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in ...
File:2018 Fiat Fiorino 16V SX Multijet 1.2 Front.jpg, Fiat Fiorino/Qubo File:Fiat Punto registered January 2013 875cc so two cylinder turbo (cropped).JPG,
Fiat Grande Punto The Fiat Punto is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed between 2005 and 2009 as the Grande Punto, and between 2009 a ...
File:Opel Adam 1.4 Slam – Frontansicht, 15. Januar 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg,
Opel Adam The Opel Adam is a city car engineered and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel, and is named after the company's founder Adam Opel. It was sold under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom. It was launched in France at the 2012 Pa ...
File:Opel Corsa 1.2 ecoFLEX Satellite (D, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 29. Mai 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg, Opel Corsa D File:Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (E) – Frontansicht, 24. Dezember 2015, Ratingen (cropped).jpg, Opel Corsa E File:Meriva B Facelift Front.jpg, Opel Meriva B


Small LWB

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Fiat Linea The Fiat Linea (Type 323) is a compact car, compact sedan produced by Fiat between 2006 and 2018. The sedan was released on 26 March 2007 at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey as a "world car" in developing countries. It is based on the Fiat Gra ...
(2007–2018) File:Fiat Linea Precision 1.8 E-Torq Automatic 2017.jpg,
Fiat Linea The Fiat Linea (Type 323) is a compact car, compact sedan produced by Fiat between 2006 and 2018. The sedan was released on 26 March 2007 at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey as a "world car" in developing countries. It is based on the Fiat Gra ...


Small Wide

The Small Wide platform is a platform derived from the SCCS platform for wider dimension applications mainly for models built by FCA.


Small Wide LWB

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Fiat 500L The Fiat 500L is a mini MPV manufactured by Fiat under the Fiat Serbia joint venture and marketed globally since its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on a variant of the GM Fiat Small platform, ''FCA Small Wide platform'', the 50 ...
(2012–2022) * Fiat Tipo/Egea / Dodge Neon (2015–present) *
Fiat Toro The Fiat Toro is a pickup truck made by Fiat Automobiles, Fiat in Brazil. It is derived from the Fiat FCC4 Concept and is based on the GM Fiat Small platform, Small Wide 4×4 architecture shared with the Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, and the Fiat 5 ...
(2015–present) * Fiat Doblò / Ram ProMaster City / Opel Combo D (2010–2022) File:2018 Fiat 500L Cross facelift 1.4 Front.jpg,
Fiat 500L The Fiat 500L is a mini MPV manufactured by Fiat under the Fiat Serbia joint venture and marketed globally since its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on a variant of the GM Fiat Small platform, ''FCA Small Wide platform'', the 50 ...
File:Fiat Tipo Sedan Facelift Leonberg 2022 1X7A0412.jpg, Fiat Tipo/Egea File:Dodge_Neon_2018_1.6_16V_SXT_Automatic_AT6.jpg,
Dodge Neon Dodge is an American brand of automobiles and a division of Stellantis, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Dodge vehicles have historically included performance cars, and for much of its existence, Dodge was Chrysler's mid-priced brand above Ply ...
File:Fiat Toro 2018 in Punta del Este (front) 01.jpg,
Fiat Toro The Fiat Toro is a pickup truck made by Fiat Automobiles, Fiat in Brazil. It is derived from the Fiat FCC4 Concept and is based on the GM Fiat Small platform, Small Wide 4×4 architecture shared with the Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, and the Fiat 5 ...
File:2017 Fiat Doblo (263 Series II) SWB van (2018-09-03) 01.jpg,
Fiat Doblò The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2000. A second-generation Doblò succeeded the original vehicle in 2010 for most markets ...
File:Ram ProMaster City Montréal.jpg, Ram ProMaster City File:Opel Combo 1.6 CDTI Edition (D) – Frontansicht, 18. März 2012, Wuppertal.jpg, Opel Combo D


Small Wide 4×4

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Jeep Renegade The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Stellantis under their Jeep marque. It was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show#2014, Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. T ...
(2014–present) *
Fiat 500X The Fiat 500X (Type 334) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), since its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Following the 500L, and produced from 2014 (from 2016 model ye ...
(2014–2024) File:Jeep Renegade FL IMG 3321.jpg,
Jeep Renegade The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Stellantis under their Jeep marque. It was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show#2014, Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. T ...
File:2022 Fiat 500X Sport 1X7A6784.jpg,
Fiat 500X The Fiat 500X (Type 334) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), since its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Following the 500L, and produced from 2014 (from 2016 model ye ...


Small Wide 4×4 LWB

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Jeep Compass The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV, introduced in 2006 for the 2007 model year. The first generation Compass and Patriot, its rebadged variant, were among Jeep's first crossover SUVs. The second-generation Compass debuted in Septem ...
(2017–present) * Jeep Commander (2021–present) *
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(2022–present) * Dodge Hornet (2022–present) *
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(2023–present) File:Jeep Compass (MP) Facelift IMG 5813.jpg,
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Alfa Romeo Tonale The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a car produced by the Italian company Alfa Romeo since February 2022. Being a five-seater compact crossover SUV, it slots above the Alfa Romeo Junior and below the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the marque's crossover SUV ran ...
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Ram Rampage The Ram Rampage is a unibody pickup truck produced by Stellantis in Brazil and marketed through the American Ram marque. Introduced in June 2023, it is the first Ram-branded vehicle to be produced in Brazil. According to Ram, the name 'Rampage' i ...


References

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