New 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. The Solaris name comes from a competition held earlier this year. According to Hyundai, "Solaris", derived from the Latin Sol , "implies Hyundai Motor's strong will to expand its business in the Russian Federation". Major differences deemed necessary for the Russian market include a new front end with boomerang fog lights, less swoopy headlights with bi-color bezels, and a more blunt hexagonal grille area with a less-pronounced chin. Inside, both the Solaris and Accent should be about the same, but differences may include some trim colors/options. The top of the range Solaris features six airbags, and Hyundai will also provide models with electronic stabilit...