Today we’ll talk about a car that has been more and more often lately, and more often we see it on Russian roads. We are talking about a car that beats absolute sales records in Russia after the Lada. This car is a Hyundai Solaris.
This car can be said to be the brother of the Kia Rio. He completely shared his platform with his compatriot. So they have the same assembly process, which is handled by a plant near St. Petersburg.
As stated by the Korean company, Hyundai Solaris was created specifically for the Russian market. Really, this machine quite affordable and the majority of the population in our time of crisis can afford this car.
The car was first introduced in 2010. In early January 2011, he entered Russian car dealerships in various trim levels, and car owners simply pounced on him. In mid-2011, the Russian market entered new version hatchback body, which immediately arose in great demand. But after the car entered the hands of car owners, questions immediately arose about the quality and reliability of the Korean descendant.
So, no matter how reliable and high-quality this car is, it is a mechanism that wears out over time. And the first diseases associated with a breakdown can occur already in the first thousand kilometers. We'll talk about this.
- engine;
- transmission;
- suspension;
- body;
- salon.
Details of common illnesses and their possible verification
Engine.
This part of Solaris is quite powerful and in some variations is almost entirely made of aluminum. Because of this, oil consumption is greatly increased. You need to carefully monitor the oil level, because its lack is fatal to the engine.
The starter does not work well after a long vehicle inactivity (including overnight). Sometimes the battery is to blame for the fact that the engine does not start well. It can lose up to 80% of its charge at low temperatures.
The radiator may boil if the impeller of the cooling fan flies off. After a certain run, the bolt simply unscrews. The problem does not manifest itself in any way until the radiator boils, so you need to constantly check its condition by touch.
Many drivers complain that the car does not start "cold". This fact may depend not only on the engine itself. This phenomenon is quite directly dependent on weather phenomena, because at negative temperatures (for example, at minus 20 degrees), the battery loses its charge up to 80%, although in winter, unlike summer, the load on it is enormous.
In the summer, with the advent of heat, cars begin to boil in traffic jams. There are two objective reasons. The first is that the radiator is simply clogged with fluff, dirt, leaves, and so on. In this case, you just have to clean it at the sink. The second reason is more serious than the first, but in general it will not bring anything terrible to your car. It is possible that the impeller of the radiator cooling fan has fallen off. It can fly off due to the fact that the bolt on which this installation is attached simply unscrewed. She is disgusted by the fact that it is impossible to hear the backlash. It can only be seen, or rather felt. So when buying a Hyundai Solaris car, I recommend checking the condition of the radiator and cooling fan. Well, besides this heart this car and nothing to blame.
Transmission.
Transmission plays an important role when buying a car. When running the car, it may be difficult to turn on the first and reverse gear. The reason is that there is no synchronizer in these transmissions. When this situation occurs, simply press the clutch again. Someone may object that he bought a foreign car, not a tractor. Do not despair, because after the car parts get used, it will disappear forever.
Another weak point is that when shifting gears, you can hear a sound similar to grinding. This sound is made by the input shaft bearing when turning. This serious problem, because as a result, this will lead to the fact that it will be necessary to replace the entire box body and the bearing itself. Of course, you can attach the bearing to the sealant, but again this is temporary. Therefore, when buying, we advise you to pay due attention to this, because dealers do not consider this “sore” a defect and say “well, the car is moving”, refusing to warranty repair. Thus, after buying a car, you will have to repair it at your own expense, and this is quite expensive.
In addition to the above defect when changing gears, there is another one. When shifting into third gear, a crunch is heard. The cause is a plastic synchronizer, but this problem is not significant.
Another "disease" is that when moving in reverse drivers hear the hum. This indicates that the clutch cover and clutch disc need to be replaced, again adding to your post-purchase costs.
All the problems described above apply to a manual gearbox.
Now let's talk about automatic box. If you feel any kind of jolts or jerks while driving, then this is a direct indicator that the valves are sticking in this car. Of course, this can be dealt with. It is possible, but not necessary. There are cases when it was necessary to change the entire box. And this is one of the most unpleasant and expensive repair processes.
One more important point— This is the suspension, which much has already been said. After its refinement in 2012, the car became more collected and stable. This affected the fact that the car became stiffer, but not by much, and inexperienced car owners may not even notice the difference.
With a run of about 15 thousand kilometers, the front wheel bearing may buzz, but this is not the only malfunction. With a run of about 30 thousand kilometers, the rear wheel bearings also emit a characteristic hum. The reason in both cases is the same, the owners simply regret pouring grease into the assembly. You can never skimp on this. It is better to pay a few hundred rubles for lubrication than several thousand for repairs later.
Brake pads are also an important detail. The front ones cover about 30-40 thousand kilometers, and the rear ones 50-60 thousand. When buying a car, you should see if they are worn out or not, because the pads cost about 1,500 thousand rubles. Also on the ground surface, caliper knocking is possible. This is easily treated by adding lubricant to them.
The body of the car is completely galvanized, with the exception of the upper part - the roof. Iron, as is customary, does not fade, but there have been unpleasant cases. After the winter, in places of chips and scratches, cars upset car owners with traces of corrosion on the roof, hood, and bumpers. There is another sore specifically for hatchbacks. They spoil the coating near the tailgate lock cylinder.
The bumpers are not very well made. Due to their insufficiently strong mounts, even with slight contact with foreign objects, the corner of the bumper comes off.
Sometimes there is a problem with the fact that car owners cannot close the trunk the first time. You have to repeat the same action several times before it closes. If you are faced with this disadvantage - just adjust the lock on the trunk, it is very simple and will not take you much time.
Let's take a look at the interior of the car. Over time, extraneous and not very pleasant sounds appear in the car interior. This phenomenon is observed in all cars without exception and is due to the fact that there is a destruction of the material designed to eliminate the squeaks of the plastic lining in place windshield outside.
Another option is not associated with the destruction of this material, but with the fact that various debris (sand, dirt, etc.) gets between this overlay and glass.
Extraneous noise also appears near the glove box, but the problem here is not in the plastic, but in the fact that the source of extraneous noise is the inlet valve of the ventilation system located on the cabin filter, or rather, its cover.
The silver frame around the radio can be damaged from plastic. There are often scratches here. It looks attractive, but after a while it will not only stop decorating the interior of the car, but also spoil it. appearance. Please note that the frame of the same color is located at the gear lever. It is this part that is most susceptible to damage.
There may be a rattling noise in the steering wheel that makes it feel like the airbag is about to burst out of the steering wheel. But no, in this case, tightening the airbag bolts is necessary. Car buyers sometimes think that the pillow has already been used, but this is not so. There are frequent cases when the seat starts to creak, which is very noticeable, since the seat is always used. In this case, the seat adjustment slides must be lubricated. Also, noise can be created by the rear shelf, which, due to the outgoing fasteners, begins to vibrate. Still, the Korean manufacturer did not work out the issue of car noise very well.
And the last thing I would like to focus on is the number of Hyundai Solaris thefts. Although the car is not expensive, but the parts for it are more expensive than for domestic cars. Thus, in order to save money, car owners buy spare parts from their hands, without even thinking about where the seller of these spare parts got them from. And from this follows the conclusion that we ourselves provoke car thieves to commit crimes, since the spare parts they sell are in high demand.
So, we can conclude that this car has its pros and cons.
The main advantages are:
- attractive appearance
- affordable price
- engine reliability.
The main disadvantages of Hyundai Solaris
- Unreliable fastening of the radiator heating fan, which also affects engine cooling;
- Shocks are possible as a result of gear shifting;
- Unreliability of the input shaft bearing with a characteristic rattle;
- A rumble is heard in the front wheel bearings;
- Steering rack fluid is leaking
- The sound of calipers on the ground surface;
- The paint around the trunk lock deteriorates;
- Rattle from under the plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield;
- No rudder overhang.
Outcome.
P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have noticed frequent breakdowns any parts, units of this model, then report it in the comments below.
What Solaris problems have you personally encountered?
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20 posts per article “ Weak spots And typical disadvantages Hyundai Solaris with mileage”
- Galina
At TO 75000km (yesterday) I changed the oil in the automatic transmission, after which strong vibration both in motion and Idling. I'm in a panic. It is so noticeable, the cabin is noisy and shakes. I called the service, they said to come after tomorrow, I probably can't wait. And why the hell did they replace this fucking oil for me, it drove great, nothing foreshadowed trouble, the machine purred. Now everything is gone .... I had a similar vibration when a hernia formed on the front wheel, not lateral, but transverse, but everything was clear there, the car was “limping” and shaking. And then it just shakes all over evenly and something is buzzing. People, before changing the oil in an automatic transmission, think about whether it's worth it.
- yuri
a total lie. except paintwork for hatches. was solaris mt. except for the front pads on 60t did not change anything. now at. same. pah pah pah. even boring))). from 4 years of owning a Solaris, I found only one drawback for myself. I'm already sick of this car. and well, the price is inadequate for the last 3 years
- Max
Automatic machine 1.4 malslo in a box 85000 changed for a box no complaints
For 4 years, the washer motor bought 800r))) and the wheel bearing is the left original 2250r))) for 145000 and I don’t want a car on bumps even once
Lies 4 years 150,000 tons of mileage never boiled. Starts -35 without problems in any frost - Dmiriy
the studs on the wheels are "plasticine", they break off at once!
- Marina
I have owned a Hyundai Solaris car for 6 years (a car manufactured in 2012). Mileage is about 100,000 km. The car never boiled. Of the replacements only brake pads front and rear 1 time and a belt with a roller recently (as far as I know it changes according to plan during my assembly run), the battery changed 1 time after 4.5 years of operation. Nothing else broke or changed at all. The interior looks much better than many cars of the same age (or maybe I'm just neat).
- Aibar
The same nonsense. Solaris 2013, mechanics, 1.4l, mileage 110 thousand km. The interior creaks a little (in winter), in the first year the engine fan was changed (some kind of microcircuits flew off), for 4.8 years the battery began to blunt, charging helps for a while, it's time to change. Like rear shock absorbers sank a little. That's it, no more problems. I drive carefully, 95% — track. I brake the engine. The first 2 years of MOT took place at the dealer, then — himself. I change the oil and filter every 15 thousand km (Shell Helix Ultra). I put Koito headlight lamps 2 years ago (regular weak ones) + changed the dimensions to ordinary LEDs (20-25 rubles each). At 70-80 thousand km. started to fall apart summer tires, winter was enough for 5 seasons. Nothing else changed, everything is native
- Dina
Solaris 2018, bought in February. At 13,000 runs, she found slippage during acceleration. Arriving at the 1TO, an oil leak was discovered - the oil seal dripped, flooded the entire clutch. As a result, you need to remove the engine and box, because. seal is changed from the inside. 13000 run!!! I had to leave the car for a week, they do it under warranty, now I walk. This is a disease, a massive breakdown, and with different mileage - from 4000 to 30000 km. Moreover, at the slightest hit of something in the windshield, cracks instantly creep. As it turned out, this is also a factory defect, and the manufacturer is aware that the seal is too thin and weak, which is why the glass has weak edges. 2 pebbles - 2 cracks. Replacement at his own expense, 7500 run was at that time.
Before that, I went to Rio 2015 onwards, I didn’t know any problems. Passed in a trade-in, 195,000 mileage was, everything is native - racks, clutch. I changed only the wheel bearing in 172000, and that's it. From TO to TO. Only oil, filters, pads. I'd rather not change, honestly.
If you are thinking of taking new Solaris be sure to keep it under warranty. I personally will not take another Hyundai in my life.
I want to immediately warn that the approach to car maintenance described below is not approved by either the author or the editors of “Behind the Wheel”, but tell about it possible consequences we consider ourselves obligated. After all, many motorists practice this. Forced, for reasons of economy, or simply out of ignorance - it doesn’t matter.
What is TO?
To begin with, let me remind you what is included in the concept of "periodic Maintenance» for these simple and reliable vehicles:
- - once every 15 thousand km
- Replacing the cabin filter - every 15 thousand km
- Air filter replacement - every 45 thousand km
- Replacement of spark plugs - every 60 thousand km
- Fuel filter replacement - every 60 thousand km
As you can see, the list of required replacements is very short. All other components and assemblies should be inspected - these are verification works. And only on the basis of the results of the diagnosis should a decision be made on repair, adjustment or replacement.
And now let's look at the eyes that are not in love, as, in a good way, any normal owner should do. Let's assume for a while the skin of a cynical exploiter who got new car chik, and he, except for the speedy extraction of profit, does not need anything else. By the way, this is how they treat cars in some or car-sharing companies. What can all this lead to?
Consumables
If not change cabin filter, then over time it will become difficult to breathe in the cabin. Tea, not a bar, you can open the window and ride for as long as you like.
Chassis and body
With such a barbaric approach, they usually do not inspect the suspension joints and do not assess the condition of the wheel drives. These Solaris nodes are so reliable that you can really not bother. And in general, if the car has not received serious damage to the bottom during operation, then no one will look under it. What can we say about the defects of the paintwork. They do not affect the speed, and hence the profit - you can not eliminate it.
Brake system
You can not change until the friction lining of one of the pads is worn to the ground. This can happen both at a run of 30,000 km and at a run of 80,000 km. It all depends on the driving style and the climatic conditions in which the car is operated. But even then, Solaris will be able to move under its own power, making an unpleasant rattle when braking. True, the wheel can jam at any time, and this is likely to lead to an accident.
About, which is prescribed to be changed every two years, is also usually forgotten. If the car at least somehow slows down, then you can drive. From experience, many car owners do not change the fluid for 5-6 years or more. I have not heard of accidents due to liquid boiling up on not very powerful machines, but corrosion of brake cylinders often leads to the need to replace them. So, if you do not pay due attention to the brakes, additional repair costs brake system secured in the near future.
Engine
Replacing the coolant can also be postponed until the car refuses to drive. That is, if the belt is not broken, and the engine does not overheat. Belts, according to experience, freely nurse 120 thousand km or more. The coolant resource declared by the manufacturer is 210 thousand km or 10 years. The resource of the pump is not specified by the instructions, but it can travel 150 thousand km or more.
AND fuel filter, when using gasoline of at least average quality, most likely, more than 100 thousand km pass. Air filter Well, everyone knows that, as it gets clogged, it cleans better and better! In brackets, we note that, scientifically, the passage of dust does decrease, but the resistance to air flow increases. It all depends on the operating conditions. For example, in the dusty steppes, the engine can very soon be completely without air and stop pulling after 20 thousand kilometers. In the metropolis, although dirty, but with some loss in acceleration dynamics, you can ride up to 100 thousand km.
As for the replacement engine oil, then the nineties of the last century are immediately recalled. At that time, some owners of Japanese women imported by non-new ones did not change the oil (of course, and filters) just never. And this "never" Japanese engines withstood trouble-free sometimes up to 80 thousand km. I repeat, they simply did not look into the engine and did not add anything. I think that modern Korean engines can withstand a little less. At least, on a serviceable and properly serviced Solaris or Rio engine, oil consumption for a run of 15 thousand km is almost not noticeable.
And there is also a way to "prolong the life of the engine" - sometimes top up the oil. Do not strictly monitor the level, do not change along with the filter, but simply top up. I personally witnessed how the Korean engine of the G4F series, scolded by ill-wishers, ran over 100 thousand km in such conditions. It goes without saying that oil filter has been clogged for a long time, but this smart system has the ability to bypass the oil past the clogged filter curtain and still ensure the lubrication of critical parts, albeit with unrefined oil. So without topping up the oil, the Solaris engine must travel at least 50 thousand km, and with topping up - twice as much. Perhaps, it is the engine resource that limits the run of Solaris, deprived of planned technical work.
Now forget all of the above horrible dream, and have a happy journey on a timely serviced and serviceable little car!
How long will my Solaris last without maintenance?
Seven years ago, a “sweet couple” broke into the domestic car market - Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio. The reliability of cars is legendary. "Behind the wheel" knows whether it's a myth or not.
How long will my Solaris last without maintenance?Buy a new foreign car lately it has become more and more difficult, even if the “wheels” are desperately needed. Cars are getting more expensive, but salaries are not growing. This effect is especially noticeable in the budget car segment, where the buyer is forced to count every penny. Even when it comes to buying a car on credit. However, today there are offers on the market that allow even a very poor family to buy a new car with. Almost all automakers as a prerequisite for such a transaction are asked to pay part of the cost of the selected vehicle. As a rule, we are talking about 20-30 percent of the cost in the form of a down payment. The average price tag for a budget foreign car is now somewhere in the region of 600,000 rubles, and the potential owner of such a car has to find more than impressive amounts for his budget. And the auto industry seems to be mocking: despite all the "tears in the economy" of Russia, all new models. Recently appeared in dealer centers Hyundai Solaris second generation is a prime example.
Externally, the new Solaris has become both more elegant and more aggressive, primarily due to the emphasized massive hexagonal radiator grille, tightened bumpers and an elegant LED strip for daytime running lights. running lights. Fashionable arrow-shaped rear lights give the appearance of the car a certain amount of expression. Add to this "bouquet" alloy rims and admire a non-budget solid car. Which, by the way, has become 30 mm longer and wider than the predecessor model. Inside the "Korean" about belonging to the segment cheap cars Resembles only relatively hard plastic. Soft inserts appeared in the door trim, the center console turned towards the driver, like in a BMW. Now she boasts a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia display with nice graphics and clear responses to commands.
We also note that they have worked very seriously on modernization rear suspension models. The power steering was replaced by an electric power steering. Both manual and automatic six-speed gearboxes have been improved. Under them, in fact, anew, the engines installed on Solaris were optimized - a 1.4-liter 100-horsepower and a 1.6-liter 123-horsepower petrol units. Great car. And what is especially pleasant, in the case of her, the dream of entering a branded showroom with only one passport in your pocket and driving out of its gates in a brand new car without paying a penny has been quite feasible for some time now.
This became possible thanks to the unique - without exaggeration - at the moment the Hyundai Motor CIS program, through which a loan for the purchase of a new Hyundai Solaris can be obtained without any down payment. It is called "START with zero down payment". In practice, this is as follows. The buyer of the car enters into a car dealership at the same time two loan agreements with the partner of the program LLC "Cetelem Bank" for a period of three years.
The first of them is a car loan under the Start program for 80% of the cost of the car, which is issued as part of the state subsidy program at 11.25% per annum. The second is a consumer loan that covers up to 20% of the remaining value of the car at a rate of 19.9%. What is important, even if the client has a small amount of his own funds, he can buy a car by taking exactly as much as he lacks.
It is worth noting that the client will make monthly payments for these two on the same day in one place, which is undoubtedly convenient. At the same time, the client has the opportunity to close a consumer loan ahead of schedule, regardless of the main car loan. You can talk about interest for a long time, but it will be much clearer to translate them into specific numbers that are of most interest to a potential buyer - in the amount of a monthly payment. For example, consider the case of buying a new Hyundai Solaris in the basic Active configuration with a 1.4-liter engine with 100 hp. and a six-speed "mechanics" in the transmission.
The maximum recommended price of such a machine is 599,000 rubles. For this money, a potential owner gets 15-inch steel wheels with 185/65 R15 tires, a full-size spare, four speakers and audio preparation, frontal airbags for the driver and front passenger, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), height-adjustable driver's seat, steering column and front seat belts, as well as front power windows with illuminated buttons, an ERA-GLONASS emergency call device and a stabilization control system (VSM) that combines electronic system stabilization (ESC) and traction control system(TCS). Purchasing a new Solaris under the "START with zero down payment" program means a monthly payment of 13,913 rubles. By present times- more than a lifting amount. Note that the first month after the purchase, the newly minted car owner will actually drive the car for free. At the same time, the automaker guarantees that all customers who purchase a new Solaris within the framework of the START with zero down payment program receive a hull insurance free of charge. And age and driving experience have no effect on the terms of the insurance contract, which can be safely considered a rarity in the modern insurance market.
Here is what Olga Bondarenko, one of the first buyers of Hyundai Solaris under the “START with zero down payment” program from Moscow, said: “The program seemed to me a very convenient option. It so happened that there was no way to save for a down payment, but the car is needed now. In such a situation, two loans turned out to be a good way out. Everything was done fairly quickly at the dealership. In general, I am satisfied with the purchase.
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In 2014 on Russian market Hyundai Solaris appeared after a restyling carried out by the company. The world's fourth most popular automobile manufacturer is presenting a new and traditionally budget version of the car. Solaris, like the previous model, is produced in two types of bodies: a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. However, our attention will now be focused on the sedan. In our time, restyling is given no small importance to all automakers, and Hyundai, as always, succeeded in this.
Appearance, interior, security systems and much more have been successfully improved, while not damaging its already existing advantages. Despite the fact that after the presentation of the model and its commissioning by the consumer, not so much time has passed, we can draw up a clearly formed picture from the opinions of car owners and personal observations. And so, everything is in order. The entire range of Hyundai.
Exterior
Probably, at the mention of "Hyundai Solaris" you can easily remember its appearance. The fact that many have already become accustomed to this feature of the model does not prevent us from celebrating the success of the exterior - bright and eye-catching, with updated details, although they did not suffer any special changes after restyling.
Naturally, the target audience was an Asian buyer, but for the past few years the company has been successfully exporting to Europe, and this was no doubt taken into account when developing a new body. As always, inspection begins with the front end, and it has changed significantly.
Changes in Hyundai Solaris affected the optics: lenses and optics were updated, and halogen ones were added. parking lights(in the top version LEDs). The stern look of the headlights in place of the false radiator grill, consisting of chrome strips, definitely attract attention.
And the front bumper, resembling a certain grin, finally complements the image. For an additional fee, you can install an advanced optics package. Without a doubt, all the changes mentioned above have added not only aggression to the car, but also made it richer and more representative.
Hyundai car Solaris The hood remained the same without any features and has longitudinal ribs extending into the windshield. The silhouette surprisingly remained the same, and its developers did not change it. The stamping lines have changed quite a bit, which by the way do not add much rigidity to the body.
Wings, side mirrors, windows with an elegant line remained in their old appearance, which is even good. The wheels have also been reborn, now there are two types of them: the first is the usual 15-inch, and the second is made of light alloy steel and is 16 inches in diameter. Both with shoes 195/55R16.
Photo Hyundai Solaris Behind the Hyundai Solaris pleases no less than other parts of the car. The new bumper is supplemented with fog lights, which are in top versions become LED instead of halogen. A little higher is the trunk lid, which has not changed.
The dimensions of the machine remained the same: length 4370 mm; height 1700mm; but wheelbase is 2570mm with a clearance of 160mm. And to top it off, let's talk about the color scheme of the body, for her digging offers as many as nine options, one of which is metallic.
- White (Crystal White);
- Red (Garnet Red);
- Beige
- metallic;
- Brown mother-of-pearl (Coffee Bean);
- Silver (Sleek Silver);
- Blue mother-of-pearl (Darjeeling Blue);
- Gray (Carbon Gray);
- Black (Phantom Black);
- Orange (Vitamin C).
Interior
From the inside, the vidok does not disappoint and even gives a pleasant feeling. The quality of the materials that make up the interior has definitely improved compared to what it was before the restyling, but not to the ideal.
Considering that the car is relatively budgetary, the quality of materials in it is appropriate, and many details are missed, thanks to which comfort is usually provided in the cabin. For example, the “aroma” of low-quality plastic can be felt even after a year of operation.
Hyundai interior Solaris However, this does not prevent the interior from being attractive and modern. When driving, they can sometimes appear extraneous sounds such as creaking and the like. Nevertheless, such a drawback is not present in all models of the company. Now I want to reassure you - do not be afraid - the rest of the interior elements as a whole are ideal. Moreover, the designers have eliminated most of the problems that the predecessor had.
Sitting on the front seats, you feel comfortable and forgive the model for its shortcomings, as their design is really thought out and will allow you to adjust the chair for yourself even on a long journey without much fatigue.
Salon Hyundai Solaris And the sides on the seats allow, when cornering, to keep those in front sitting in place. In addition, all the functionality is at hand. The steering wheel is pleasant to hold in your hands, and if you wish, you can also order heating for it. Self-management is also comfortable.
In addition, it is endowed with a small number of buttons for controlling multimedia and it is possible to adjust the depth of the wheel. Dashboard along with the screens, she got rid of the bright blue backlight, which was very annoying when driving at night.
Now we see only a black background, and only a small part of the design remains blue. Of course, you won’t find many multimedia and service bells and whistles in this salon, but all the necessary range of services is present and very rationally located.
In the middle is the front panel, equipped with a console, which is a small but convenient screen equipped with buttons to control it and other procedures.
From the driver's seat, you do not need to reach out in order to use this functionality. Even on bends, this will not cause you much inconvenience. The gearshift control lever, respectively, is located slightly lower and is also easy to use.
The second row of this car also has its own characteristics. For example, the doors in the area of the handles are covered with leatherette, pleasant to the touch, and in the back they got small pockets for small things and a place for bottles. In the top version, you can even decorate the interior under a tree, but the feasibility of this still remains in question.
However, landing rear seats very inconvenient because of the domed roof - style with style, but practicality was missed. Yes, and as in most budget cars, if two are comfortable, then the three who are located in the back will not be very comfortable, which will cause some inconvenience.
The luggage compartment does not cause cavils. A fairly comfortable compartment holds up to 465 liters of luggage. And by transforming the rear row of seats, we get more than a thousand liters to accommodate cargo. In general, the entire interior is made quite ergonomically and even with its not the most convenient forms is quite comfortable inside.
Specifications
power unit
For the Solaris model, Hyundai presents the already familiar line of Gamma engines, which are installed both on the hatchback and on the sedan. Any restyling did not hurt the engines themselves.
First and less powerful engine It is a unit with four cylinders arranged in a row and working in tandem with 16 DOHC type timing valves and a volume of 1.4 liters. Also, the version is equipped with multi-point fuel injection and variable valve timing.
The horsepower of the younger motor is 107, at 6,300 rpm. And the peak torque of 135.4 N * m is reached at 5,000 rpm. The structure of the engine allows it to fully comply with Euro-4 environmental requirements. The torque is transmitted through mechanical box gears with five steps or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Equipped with mechanics, the sedan can reach 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds. In the presence of a "machine" this figure drops to 13.4 seconds. It also decreases maximum speed overclocking.
Fuel consumption is also pleasing: on average, Solaris uses 5.9 liters on average, processing 7-8 liters when driving around the city, and just over 5 liters per 100 kilometers outside of it. The automated version requires a little more similar figures are: 6.4 - on average, 8-9 - in the city and 5-6 on the highway.
Second, bigger and stronger power unit, copying its younger brother, it has a four-cylinder structure with a 16-valve DOHC gas distribution mechanism, it has a valve timing system, but the working volume is already 1.6 liters, which increased its playfulness to 123 hp. at 6300 rpm.
The maximum torque value of this Hyundai Solaris engine is 155 N * m, thanks to the mark of 4200 rpm. The Koreans have done everything possible to ensure that both engines of this line fit into the Euro-4 standards, so this version is also all right.
Yes, and the gearbox of the court is offered more impressive - "mechanics" and "automatic" six steps, which came from the model "". In the presence of a manual transmission and a top-end engine, the new Solaris will take you to 100 km / h in 10.3 seconds, and with an automatic transmission you will go to the mark of a hundred on the speedometer in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this sports sedan, respectively, is 190 and 185 km / h.
When using mechanics, in the city you will take an average of 8 - 9 liters per hundred, on the highway for the same distance you will take 5 - 6 liters. Accordingly, the modification with automatic transmission will consume much more: now 8.8 liters in city traffic and 5.2 liters when driving on the highway. It is impossible to omit the fact that the engines are adapted to work in Russian conditions and can work without problems on 92m gasoline.
Suspension
Suspension in Hyundai Solaris Sedan after the restyling, they did not make any special changes, only slightly adjusting the settings for greater smoothness of the car. The front end is mounted on the popular and proven MacPherson multi-link design and reinforced stabilizer roll stability. The rear part rests on a semi-independent torsion-type beam supplemented with springs.
Brake system
The brake system is typical: ventilated disc brakes in front, and the same discs in the rear, only available already in the basic kit. On top of this, the rack and pinion control mechanism works with the help of electric power steering.
| Modifications | engine's type |
Engine capacity |
Power | Transmission |
Acceleration to 100 km / h, s. | Max speed km/h |
| Hyundai Solaris 1.4MT | Petrol | 1396 cm³ | 107 HP | Mechanical 5st. | 11.5 | 190 |
| Hyundai Solaris 1.4AT | Petrol | 1396 cm³ | 107 HP | Automatic 4 st. | 13.4 | 170 |
| Hyundai Solaris 1.6MT | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 123 HP | Mechanical 6st. | 10.3 | 190 |
| Hyundai Solaris 1.6AT | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 123 HP | Automatic 6 st. | 11.2 | 185 |
Security
Security systems
- Central locking;
- Immobilizer.
Passive safety
- Airbags for the driver and front passenger (4 more can be installed);
- Rear Driver Alert System for Emergency Braking (ESS);
- Adjustment of forward seat belts on height.
Active safety and suspension
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS);
- Electronic distribution system braking force(EBD);
- Rear disc brakes.
Hyundai Solaris front view Airbags. The presence of six pillows (there are only two in stock) and curtains for rear doors allow our sports sedan to be among the most protected cars in its class.
Seat belt pretensioners. In the event of an accident, special sensors, fixing the impact, tighten the belts to ensure the immobility of the body, which accordingly contributes to better protection.
New Hyundai Solaris High performance braking system. The combination of ABS and EBD generates smooth braking and cornering with braking even under dynamic driving conditions.
When the brake is applied, the anti-lock braking system is activated, which allows you to keep the car under control and prevent skidding.
Crash test
The body is made of galvanized steel with a thickness of 0.6 - 0.8 mm. produces Hyundai Hysco. This fully complies with the conditions set by the Russian car market. And everything would be fine, but during the crash test of the Hyundai Solaris frontal collision.
The body has absorbed some of the inertia, but the legs and chest of those sitting in front are protected very mediocrely due to the extraordinary elasticity of many elements of that same body. Nevertheless, with six airbags included, Solaris scored a whopping five stars in ratings from the IIHS and China NCAP.
Options and prices
Despite the fact that at the beginning there were as many as 5 equipment packages for the Hyundai Solaris, now their number has been reduced to three. At the moment, the car is available in the following versions: Active, Comfort and Elegance.
In the family version, a heavy 1.6 engine (123 hp) is installed. For everyone else, it is lighter with a volume of 1.4 (107 hp). And so, here is a list of the types of configurations presented in Russia:
- "Active"
We can say that this version carries purely basic functions. On board with the Active package there will be an ABS and EBD system, and a pair of front airbags, a trip computer, front power windows will be equipped with an electric drive, central locking, steel wheels with nice caps, optics, as mentioned at the beginning, halogen, side rear-view mirrors equipped with heating and electric adjustment, a heated driver's seat with the ability to adjust them in height and a four-speaker audio system.
Photo of the new Hyundai Solaris In the presence of either an automatic transmission or a top-end engine, all this becomes standard equipment. The price of all this in 2016 varies depending on the configuration of the sedan: 623,900 - 753,400 rubles.
- "Comfort"
The entire list from the previous package, respectively, becomes standard. Here, the ranks were replenished, with a heated windshield in the area of \u200b\u200bthe wipers, electric rear power windows in the rear doors, a full-fledged audio system and a steering wheel equipped with keys to control the multimedia system.
Updated Hyundai Solaris Options for the “Comfort” version are rear parking sensors (the image is displayed on a screen built into the rearview mirror), the ability to adjust the depth of the steering wheel, steering wheel and gear lever trim with leather, heated steering wheel and the entire windshield area and side airbags at the rear. Price tag for Hyundai Solaris in 2016-2017 model year will be within 699,900 - 764,900 rubles.
- "Elegant"
The equipment package for the top-level Solaris model took everything from the "Comfort" version with the exception of some options, namely: exchange rate stability, fog lights, one-piece heated windshield, light sensor and safety can be increased by adding side airbags.
2014 Hyundai Solaris car In addition, additions can be: a rear-view camera, push-button engine start, central locking on the control panel and a small trifle - side "curtains". The "Elegant" package will cost the buyer in the price range from 766,400 to 831,400 rubles.
All versions complete set of Hyundai Solaris in Russia have a full-size spare wheel in the trunk, and you won’t have to pay extra for the body color - beige metallic. Moreover, starting from the summer of 2016, an integrated navigation system will be available as an option.
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| 1.4 Active 5MT | 623 900 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.4 Comfort 5MT | 699 900 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 Active 6MT | 713 400 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 1.4 Active 4AT | 723 400 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | automatic (4) | front |
| 1.6 Comfort 6MT | 724 900 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 1.4 Comfort 4AT | 734 900 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | automatic (4) | front |
| 1.6 Active 6AT | 753 400 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | automatic (6) | front |
| 1.6 Comfort 6AT | 764 900 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | automatic (6) | front |
| 1.4 Elegance 5MT | 766 400 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 Elegance 6MT | 791 400 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 1.4 Elegance 4AT | 801 400 | gasoline 1.4 (107 hp) | automatic (4) | front |
| 1.6 Elegance 6AT | 831 400 | gasoline 1.6 (123 hp) | automatic (6) | front |
Often, car owners find themselves in various unusual situations that can only be called stupid, to get out of which in a simple way will not work. Either the keys remain in the ignition, or the bag with them is forgotten in the back or passenger seat, but the result is always the same - the car is closed, and it is not possible to open it. But, despite the hopelessness of the situation, opening the Hyundai Solaris without having a key with you is quite realistic and does not differ in particular complexity.
Causes and consequences
If you are “lucky” to be in a similar situation upon arrival home or at the end point of the trip, then this already simplifies things, but if the trouble happened somewhere halfway or in a deserted place, then the situation is aggravated. Without the skills and knowledge on how to open a Hyundai Solaris without a key, the only sure, but at the same time expensive way out is to call a master who will unlock the closed car.
It is important to understand that it is imperative to remain calm and not panic, because the first desire is to break the glass in the door, which, of course, seems to be a way out of the situation, but the further costs of replacing it will be significant.
Specialist work
Calling a master of such cases will take a certain amount of money, but everything will pass quickly and without consequences. In almost all cases, the procedure for opening the door by a professional looks like this:
- A strong plastic spatula is inserted into the upper side of the door under the frame holding the glass. In this case, the upper part of the door is slightly moved a few millimeters.
- A rubber chamber is inserted into the gap, similar to the chamber of a tonometer, into which air is supplied with a pear. Inflating, it additionally pushes the door away, thereby increasing the gap, which reaches about 1 cm.
- A wire is pushed into the resulting gap, with which the door lock snaps off.
All manipulations performed by an experienced master will not only quickly achieve a positive result, but also save paintwork car, which is important.
Opening the door with improvised means
Calling a specialist, although effective, is not always possible, especially if an unfortunate misunderstanding occurred on the way outside locality. In addition, the number of cases when the phone is left in the cabin along with the keys is large, and without it, of course, calling the rescue service is impossible. A running engine can also add fuel to the fire, slowly but surely getting rid of fuel reserves in the tank.
The way in which we open the lock without a key and without a battery is simple and quite similar to the manipulations of the masters. For the procedure, a branch with a piece of wire will be enough. Next steps:
- The upper door corner is hooked, slightly pulled back, after which a piece of branch is inserted into the resulting gap.
- One end of the wire is bent with a hook, pushed into the slot and gently catches the lock pawl.
Eliminating the trouble will take a few minutes, but in order to avoid scratches, it is recommended to wrap the wire, as well as the branch, with something, or put something under them.