Russia plans to have a "people's car" is in sight. Last weekend, ONEXIM Group owned by Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhov, showed pictures of prototypes Yarovit, tech hybrid compact car costs about 5000-6000 Euros.
Russia's desire to build cars people actually have been blown since last August, when Prokhov meet Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to explain his plan.
As reported by the Russian newspaper Vedomosti, people's car which will be developed in the country to take the base of a small car models made Yarovit Motors Company (YMC). YMC itself is a company specialized machinery and truck maker in Russia.
According to ONEXIM Group, chassis to Yarovit only created in one platform, but can be used for various models, namely hatcback mini, mini sedan, minivan or sports car.
Yarovit said to be engaged with a conventional combustion engine and hybrid electric system powered 20 hp. The car only weighs 680 kg fuel supply requires 3.6 liters /100 km. With such performance, Yarovit capable of racing up to speeds of 100 km / hour.
So far Yarovit not have a nickname. The company is currently conducting a contest for naming onleine "Yarovit". However, ONEXIM Group states ready to produce people's cars to 10,000 units /year.
The company also plans to launch in 2012, despite the initial introduction will be done in December this year.
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