2011 Hyundai Solaris Russian-built Accent is Ready for the Ice Cold: What was shown as the Concept RB at Moscow’s International Motor Show has become the Hyundai Solaris, a re-nosed Accent [Verna in South Korea] for our Cold War counterparts. Starting in January, the Solaris will be Hyundai’s first model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant.
According to Hyundai, “Solaris”, derived from the Latin Sol, “implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation”.
The top of the range Solaris features six airbags, and Hyundai will also provide models with electronic stability control.
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, unveiled a new sub-compact four-door sedan Solaris. THE NAME, SOLARIS
The word Solaris is derived from a Latin word for sun, Sol, and implies Hyundai Motor’s strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation with its new car.
The Solaris continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles as well as elegant lines resembling a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes” into the shape of a vehicle. Hyundai Solaris is powered by the modern Gamma engine, 1.6L or 1.4L chain cam DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline engines that feature multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). Average Fuel Economy
The top trim model will also feature standard six airbags.
Hyundai Motors revealed its 2011 Solaris, a sub-compact car, for the Russian market. The 2011 "Hyundai Solaris", is based on the Hyundai RB Concept that the company earlier revealed in Korea. The car incorporates a more powerful battery and enduro headlights, heating vents for rear seat passengers, a four-liter washer fluid tank and mudguards. Hyundai expects to sell around 85,000 Solaris each year on the Russian market.
Hyundai opened its first Russian factory in St. Petersburg, making it the Korean automaker’s sixth overseas car assembly plant.
Hyundai Solaris
