Weaknesses and typical disadvantages of Hyundai Solaris with mileage. We buy a used Hyundai Solaris All about the Hyundai Solaris car

Today we’ll talk about a car that has recently been more and more often seen 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. Indeed, this car is 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, a new version of the hatchback body entered the Russian market, 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 well “when 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, the heart of this car and there is nothing to reproach.

Transmission.

Transmission plays an important role when buying a car. When running the car, it may be difficult to engage first and reverse gears. 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 is a serious problem, because as a result it 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 warranty repairs. 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 reversing, drivers hear a rumble. 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 the 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.

Another important point is the suspension, about 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 the place of the windshield from the 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 compartment, 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 its 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 spare 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

1. Unreliable fastening of the radiator heating fan, which also affects engine cooling;
2. Shocks are possible as a result of gear shifting;
3. Unreliability of the input shaft bearing with a characteristic rattle;
4. A rumble is heard in the front wheel bearings;
5. Steering rack fluid is leaking
6. The sound of calipers on the ground surface;
7. The paint around the trunk lock deteriorates;
8. Rattle from under the plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield;
9. No rudder overhang.

Outcome.

P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have noticed frequent breakdowns of any parts, assemblies of this model, please report it in the comments below.

What Solaris problems have you personally encountered?

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13.12.2019

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1. Galina

   At TO 75000km (yesterday) I changed the oil in the automatic transmission, after which there was a strong vibration both during movement and at idle. 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.

2. yuri

   a total lie. except paintwork for hatches. was solaris mt. except for the front pads on 60t did not change anything. now at. the 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

3. 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

4. Dmiriy

   the studs on the wheels are "plasticine", they break off at once!

5. 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 front and rear brake pads 1 time and a belt with a roller recently (as far as I know, this 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).

6. 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), for 4.8 years the battery began to blunt, charging helps for a while, it's time to change. Looks like the rear shocks are a bit loose. 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. summer tires began to fail, winter tires lasted 5 seasons. Nothing else changed, everything is native

7. 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 have already decided to take a new Solaris, be sure to keep it under warranty. I personally will not take another Hyundai in my life.

06.03.2017

Hyundai Solaris) is a subcompact car of the South Korean company Hyundai Motors, which is an adapted version of the car for operation in Russia. Having appeared on the Russian market, Hyundai Solaris made a splash, more than six years have passed since the debut of the car, and the demand for it not only does not fade away, but, on the contrary, its popularity index is growing rapidly. And, here, how justified will be the purchase of a used Hyundai Solaris, and what problems you will encounter during the operation of this car, now we’ll talk about this.

A bit of history:

Hyundai Solaris was introduced in September 2010, and in January of the following year the car went on sale. Initially, the car was produced only in the sedan body, but in June 2011 the model range was replenished with a hatchback body. This model is a continuation of the Accent family, or rather, its fourth generation. The car is built on the same platform with, and, from a technical point of view, practically do not differ from its co-platform. Assembly of Hyundai Solaris is carried out at a full cycle plant near St. Petersburg. Many motorists believe that this model was designed specifically for the Russian market, but this is not so. For Russia, by and large, only the name "Hyundai Solaris" was developed and minor technical changes were made taking into account operating conditions, in other countries the same car is known as Hyundai Accent, Verna and i25.

Weaknesses and shortcomings of Hyundai Solaris with mileage

The paintwork is quite thin, as a result, scratches and chips quickly cover the car body, but due to the good galvanization of the metal (except for the roof), there are no serious problems with corrosion. Despite this, on some specimens after the winter there are pockets of corrosion - on the roof, fenders and hood. Also, after the winter, the coating from the chrome elements and the paint on the door handles suddenly begin to peel off. Many owners blame the small thickness of the metal of most body elements, because of this, dents appear on them even from slight contact with a pebble that has flown from under the wheels of a car driving nearby. Regular bumper mounts are not famous for their reliability, often it sags under the influence of its weight. Many owners solve the problem by installing a bumper on self-tapping screws. Also, due to poor-quality fastening, fog lights fall off over time. When tightening the wheel bolts, you need to be very careful, since the threads on the wheel studs are very weak and it is not difficult to rip it off.

Engines

Hyundai Solaris is equipped only with gasoline power units - 1.4 (107 hp) and 1.6 (123 hp). In terms of reliability, there are no special claims to any of the engines, they are reliable and, with proper operation, can last 250-300 thousand km without expensive repairs. Of the minor shortcomings, many owners note the difficult start of a cold engine. Sometimes Solaris owners blame the chirping of the engine at idle, but you will have to put up with this drawback, since this is a feature of the fuel injectors. If, when the engine speed is increased to 3000, increased detonation is felt, this is the first signal that the engine control unit needs to be flashed.

When operating a car in a metropolis, in the summer, the engine may overheat when driving in a traffic jam. There are several reasons for this phenomenon: the main cause of the disease is a clogged cooling radiator (cleaning is required). Often, overheating occurs due to the fan impeller flying off the seat (the impeller fastening nut spontaneously unscrews). This problem is insidious in that initially it does not manifest itself in any way, and it is possible to diagnose an ailment only by shaking the impeller (if there is a problem, there will be a backlash). You need to monitor the condition of the cooling system very carefully, since overheating of the motor in 70% of cases leads to costly repairs of the power unit.

The timing system is equipped with a metal chain, which is designed for the entire engine life cycle, however, on some instances, it stretches after 100,000 km of run (the main reasons are late maintenance, oil starvation, and the use of low-quality lubricants). Signals about the need to replace the chain are: traction dips during acceleration, diesel rumble and increased noise when starting a cold engine. Attachment belt resource is 80-100 thousand km, but its tensioner may need to be replaced after 40,000 km. Due to the lack of hydraulic valve clearance compensators, it is necessary to set the clearances between the cam and the pusher every 100,000 km. In most cases, owners ignore this procedure, and this can adversely affect the resource. If you fill the car with low-quality fuel, you will have to flush the throttle valve every 30-40 thousand km, and on 1.4-liter engines, premature wear of the converter is possible.

Transmission

One of two gearboxes can be installed on the Hyundai Solaris - a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Both boxes are quite reliable, but not without sin. So, for example, owners note the fuzzy inclusion of second and third gears, and with an increase in mileage, the problem will only get worse. Replacement of the synchronizer clutch and the third gear blocking ring is required. If, during movement, extraneous noise is heard from the box (grinding, scurrying), most likely the reason is in the input shaft bearing (the bearing cage rotates in the box housing). To fix the problem, it will be necessary to replace the cover of the box housing and the bearing, in order to temporarily eliminate it, you can put the bearing on the sealant.

Some owners note a slight crunch when turning on the third gear - the plastic synchronizer breaks. If, when driving in reverse gear, a rumble appears, then it's time to replace the casing and clutch disc. The clutch mechanism, with careful operation, takes care of about 130,000 km. The automatic transmission has a resource of up to 250,000 km, but is famous for jerks when shifting gears. This disadvantage is caused by sticking of the box valves. Due to the weak lock of the automatic transmission selector, spontaneous switching of the transmission from the “ D" V " 3 ”, often, when a problem occurs, dealers recommend replacing the selector assembly, but you can solve the problem by boring a hole for the retainer rod.

Problem areas running Hyundai Solaris

The car is equipped with semi-independent suspension: front - MacPherson strut, rear - semi-independent beam. The suspension is quite stiff and does not have a high level of comfort, but there are positive aspects to this. Due to the increased elasticity of the undercarriage, the car keeps well on the road (at speeds up to 130 km / h) and has good handling. As for the reliability of the chassis, there are no particular complaints about it, but it has a couple of drawbacks. One of the weak points of the suspension is the wheel bearings, it is not uncommon for the front bearings to start buzzing after 15,000 km of run, and the rear ones after 30,000 km (in some cases, it is enough to tighten the nuts to fix the problem). Racks and stabilizer bushings live approximately the same. The rest of the suspension elements, under medium loads, live up to 100-150 thousand km.

One of the significant drawbacks of steering is considered to be a small resource of the rail (it can knock after 20,000 km), many managed to change the rail under warranty, but the problem repeated again. In 2012, the manufacturer released a special repair kit. Reason for knocking- a large gap in the stop and stop of the steering rack and premature wear of plastic bushings (in 2013, the manufacturer finalized the assembly and the problem became less common). Also, a small resource of the power steering pump can be attributed to the disadvantages of the steering. One of the causes of noise in the suspension is the play of the guide calipers, you can solve the problem by stuffing them with grease. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the braking system. Brake pads serve 40-60 thousand km, discs - twice as long.

Salon

Like most budget cars, the Hyundai Solaris interior is made of cheap materials, because of this, over time, the interior is filled with a lot of crickets and other extraneous sounds. Most often, squeaks come from plastic elements and door seals; also, extraneous sounds can be emitted by the exhaust valve of the ventilation system, which is installed on the cabin filter cover. If vibrations appear in the steering wheel, try tightening the airbag mounting bolts, in most cases this will solve the problem.

Over time, the front seats begin to creak, in order to cure the disease, it is necessary to lubricate the sled and their locking loop. As for the reliability of electrical equipment, here the owners most often blame the noise of the stove motor, when contacting the service, the dealer offers to replace the motor, but, in most cases, it is enough to lubricate the bushing. If the direction indicators started to work incorrectly, most likely the problem is a stuck alarm button (the button needs to be replaced). There are also complaints about the head unit - it periodically resets the settings and saved radio stations.

Outcome:

Despite the fact that the Hyundai Solaris has minor flaws, the car has proven to be a reliable and unpretentious means of transportation.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

Hyundai Solaris without any exaggeration can be called one of the most popular cars in our country. Such popularity was achieved due to an attractive appearance, a spacious interior for its class and a reasonable price. And in a used condition, a Korean car is even cheaper, which attracts those motorists who are not ready to overpay money for a new car from a car dealership. But what about reliability? And let Hyundai Solaris, which went on sale in 2011, is released not so long ago, but certain information on this model is still collected.

Rust is not to be feared. The body of a Korean car is galvanized, so red spots will appear on it only if it has been in a serious accident. Even relatively large chips, and such can be found quite often on the oldest cars, do not bloom. And only the roof can present minor troubles. She then just remained without galvanization. Also, before buying a car, inspect the door handles. The paint on the inside will usually peel off. It does not affect the speed, but you can bargain.

Box

The manual transmission installed on the Hyundai Solaris is quite reliable. In my Solaris, which I rented with the right to purchase, having previously drawn up a car purchase agreement

At first, she scared me, the first and second gears turned on at first with a noticeable effort, but an explanation was found, the car could be said to be new, they only rolled 30 thousand km on it, so the owners of used Solaris simply will not notice this, because over time the mechanisms " mechanics” are ground in and relieve the owner of a Korean car from the need to use force.

But the extraneous sounds that a manual gearbox can make when driving should be taken more seriously. It is possible that in order to eliminate them, it will be necessary to change the input shaft bearing and the cover of the box housing. Many owners wanted to do this as part of a warranty repair, but at the moment the dealer has not acknowledged the problem.

Hyundai Solaris with an automatic transmission can be frustrating with jerks when shifting gears. And all because of the sticky valves of the box. No other global problems have been noticed yet.

Engine

Engines installed on a Korean car are quite reliable, but still they are not without some features. So many owners noted problems with a cold start of the engine and detonation that occurs at medium speeds. Also pay attention to the temperature regime of the engine. On some Hyundai Solaris, the owners have already managed to overheat the engine. And all because of the flying impeller of the radiator cooling fan. And worst of all, the flown impeller does not make itself felt in any way. So do not be lazy to periodically move it and visually assess its condition.

Suspension

But the suspension can cause much more trouble. Already after 15 thousand kilometers on a Korean car, the front wheel bearing may begin to buzz. The rear wheel bearings can withstand twice as much. The rest of the Hyundai Solaris suspension units are more reliable.

Salon

Do not be too lazy to pay attention to the condition of the fog lights. Some owners even changed them under warranty, although most often it all comes down to replacing the mounts, which are corny loosened from frequent driving on bad roads.

Inside, Hyundai Solaris looks very stylish, but you can’t count on expensive finishing materials. So be prepared to live with crickets and occasionally struggle with creaking interior panels. Well, do not forget to inspect the interior for scuffs before buying. Most often, scratches can be found on the glossy trim on the center console.

And since we looked into the salon, do not be too lazy to check the operation of all electrical equipment. Turn on the heater fan. Many owners complain that it is too noisy at first speed, and on some cars the fan has already been completely replaced under warranty. Also check the operation of the radio. She tends to spontaneously reset all settings.

What else?

It is impossible not to mention the steering rack, which on some cars began to knock after several hundred kilometers. And the most surprising thing is that the new rail, which appeared on most cars as part of warranty repairs, began to knock literally after a couple of thousand kilometers. On the face of a constructive miscalculation.

There are no big complaints about the Hyundai Solaris braking system. The front brake pads can withstand up to 40 thousand kilometers.

Pay attention to the condition of the front and rear bumpers. Their fastenings are not very reliable, which leads to the fact that they pop out of their seats. But again, this is hardly a big problem. New mounts will not empty your wallet.

Should You Buy a Used Hyundai Solaris?

So is it worth buying a used Hyundai Solaris? Complex issue. The Koreans were in such a hurry to bring the car to the market that they made a number of design miscalculations. Another thing is that most of them have already been fixed, and the problems that have arisen have been resolved during warranty service. So Hyundai Solaris with low mileage is not so terrible. And yes, the price is good. So you can take.

Often, car owners find themselves in various unusual situations that you can’t call otherwise than stupid, and you can’t get out of which in a simple way. 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 the manipulations performed by an experienced master will not only quickly achieve a positive result, but also preserve the paintwork of the 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 the settlement. 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.

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In 2014, Hyundai Solaris appeared on the Russian market 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 are already 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 side lights were added (LEDs in the top version). 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 Solaris car

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 foglights, which in the top versions become LED instead of halogen ones. A little higher is the trunk lid, which has not changed.

The dimensions of the machine remained the same: length 4370 mm; height 1700mm; and the 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 Solaris interior

However, this does not prevent the interior from being attractive and modern. When driving, extraneous sounds such as squeaking, etc. may sometimes appear. 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. The dashboard, along with the screens, 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 in the rear seats is very uncomfortable due to the domed roof - style is style, but practicality is 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, it 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.

The first and less powerful engine 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. Torque is transmitted through a five-speed manual transmission 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. The maximum acceleration speed is also reduced.

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.

The second, larger and more powerful power unit, copying the younger brother, has a four-cylinder structure with a 16-valve DOHC gas distribution mechanism, 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

The suspension in the Hyundai Solaris Sedan after the restyling did not begin to 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 a reinforced anti-roll bar. 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.

Specifications

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

Safety

Security systems

• Central locking;
• Immobilizer.

Passive safety

1. Airbags for the driver and front passenger (4 more can be installed);
2. Rear Driver Alert System for Emergency Braking (ESS);
3. Adjustment of forward seat belts on height.

Active safety and suspension

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS);
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD);
• Rear disc brakes.

Hyundai Solaris front view

Airbags. The presence of six pillows (there are only two in stock) and curtains for the rear doors allow our sports sedan to be among the most secure 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. manufactured by 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, leather steering wheel and gearshift lever, heated steering wheel and the entire windshield area and side airbags at the rear. The price tag for the Hyundai Solaris in the 2016-2017 model year will be within 699,900 - 764,900 rubles.

• "Elegant"

The top-level Solaris package took everything from the "Comfort" version with the exception of some options, namely: stability control, fog lights, one-piece heated windshield, light sensors 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 of the Hyundai Solaris configuration in Russia have a full-size spare tire in the trunk, and you won’t have to pay extra for the body color - metallic beige. Moreover, starting from the summer of 2016, an integrated navigation system will be available as an option.

Prices and equipment

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