Hyundai Solaris has been familiar to Russian drivers since the beginning of 2011, when it appeared on the market. The car has many advantages, but it is not without its disadvantages.
Hyundai Solaris has been known to Russian buyers since the beginning of 2011, when it appeared on the market. The car is built on the basis of the fourth generation Accent and adapted to Russian operating conditions. Each model has advantages and disadvantages, and Hyundai Solaris is no exception.
Benefits of Hyundai Solaris
Hyundai Solaris has a lot of positive qualities. For starters, it should be noted that the car is offered in two body types - a sedan and a five-door hatchback, and its production is carried out at the plant of the South Korean company in St. Petersburg. The model is equipped with powerful petrol engines for its segment - 1.4-liter with 107 horsepower and 1.6-liter, producing 123 "horses", which are combined with both "mechanics" and "automatic".
Hyundai Solaris has a modern, stylish and harmonious appearance. The car is attractive and is perceived even as a representative of a higher class. The interior of "Solaris" is nice, well-assembled, the steering wheel in more expensive trim levels is multifunctional and sheathed with leather.
Hyundai Solaris is equipped with a high-quality, reliable and well-adapted suspension for Russian roads, which easily copes with pits, bumps and stones. In addition, a clear advantage of the car is its overall reliability - if you undergo maintenance on time, use original parts, then Solaris will not upset with breakdowns.
The main advantage of Hyundai Solaris is its price. A sedan on the Russian market costs from 467,900 rubles, and a hatchback from 453,900 rubles. Already the basic equipment is equipped with two airbags, ABS, power steering, on-board computer and metallic paintwork. Well, the top version of the car in the sedan body will cost 698,900 rubles, the hatchback - 688,900 rubles. Such a car already flaunts climate control, front and side airbags, leather multi-steering wheel, standard "music" and much more.
Disadvantages of Hyundai Solaris
Like any car, Hyundai Solaris has some drawbacks, although there are not so many of them. For starters, it is worth noting that on cars in 2011, the rear suspension shock absorbers were too soft, so driving at high speeds was not safe, but later this problem was solved.
Another drawback of the car is poor sound insulation. Too much unnecessary noise gets into the cabin, both from the engine and from the street. It is not very convenient for rear passengers: there is not too much space, and tall riders will completely rest their heads on the ceiling. With a good assembly, materials used for decoration are cheap, plastic "oak". However, if you remember the cost of the car, then you will not pay attention to this minus.
