Production-ready Hyundai Solaris unveiled for Russian market

Hyundai has revealed the production version of the 2012 Solaris for the Russian market, which pretty much is a Hyundai Accent. The renamed Accent will be produced in St. Petersburg and is based on the RB Concept, first seen at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show.

As previously reported, Hyundai will be sticking to the 1.4 litre Gamma CVVT and the 1.6 litre Gamma CVVT, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. The 1.4-litre engine generates 105hp and 136Nm of torque while the larger 1.6 gives you 121hp and 155Nm of torque.

Accommodating the Russian weather, the Solaris has special add-ons such as rear heating ducts, a 4.0 litre washer fluid reservoir with a fluid level sensor, a 60Ah battery for higher cold start performance, wiper deicer, front seat warmers as well as heated outside mirrors.

All these look like luxury trim to you and I, but these features are live savers in the harsh Russian climate. In terms of exterior design, we also see the use of Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture’ design language. The company says that it is supposed to resemble a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes”.

The Solaris will hit Russian streets sometime next year and will include a hatchback variant later that year. Hyundai are expecting to sell up to 85,000 units per year. Continue reading to view more initial images of the Hyundai Solaris.

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Jacob Mathew Alexander has been a motoring nut for as far as he can remember and has recently turned his passion into writing. After spending some time in the same industry in the UK, Jacob's work is from a slightly different perspective.

 

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  • AI-generated Summary ✨

    Comments expressed excitement about the new Hyundai Solaris for the Russian market, highlighting its attractive design and improved quality. Many noted that Hyundai's reliability has significantly improved, countering past negative impressions, and expressed hope that the model would be launched in Malaysia at a competitive price below RM80k. Several comments compared it favorably to local and Japanese competitors like Vios and City, and some identified similarities with other Hyundai models like the Sonata and Avante. There was also discussion about Hyundai's brand perception, with some mentioning potential issues related to distribution strategies. Overall, the comments convey enthusiasm for Hyundai's advancements and optimism about the Solaris's market potential, emphasizing its stylish look, value for money, and reliable performance.

  • WALASiZO on Sep 22, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    this new accent n avante next year maybe for malaysian..? ^_^

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    • bring this in to fight with city and vios!!! this looks so good

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  • Web Blurbs on Sep 22, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    It’s nice to see how Hyundai cars set to invade the world market with their new line of cars. I really like the model Tucson and hopefully I can get one for myself next year.

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    • inderaloka on Sep 25, 2010 at 11:46 am

      Yup, Tucson looks so hot. Recently saw white Tucson with black tinted cruising in town, looks very stylish, luxurious and mysterious!

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  • libralcl on Sep 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Hope the new Accent will reach here soon. =)

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    • DonkeyKong on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:29 pm

      Unbelievable, even a comment like this can be rated down. Are there down-rating trolls lurking here?

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      • ihmatrix on Sep 22, 2010 at 9:50 pm

        There are trolls lurking here. Suspected from rival brand fanatics. Just see how much bad rating my comment will get. Hyundai rules!!

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  • evoskylancer on Sep 22, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    It looks very much like a combination of designs of Hyundai Sonata and the new Hyundai Avante. If it is priced below RM80k in Malaysia, surely will give Vios and City a run for the money.

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    • DonkeyKong on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm

      Absolutely! Hope they price it within RM64k++, like the old Accent. Then it would even give the Persona Elegance a run for its money!

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  • looks classier than city and vios. pricing must be below rm80k and it will be a hit..i love it.

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  • dream on Sep 22, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    …and yet many still doubt Hyundai…

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    • hard earned money wei

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    • Bob_B78 on Sep 22, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      Is not the design that ppl doubt Hyundai.
      is the reliability and fc

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      • gangully on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:31 pm

        have you ever used a Hyundai before? okay, FC may be questionable, but should this have the Kappa engine technology, then it may be good.

        in terms of reliability, we used a Hyundai Tucson for 5 years and only sent it for servicing 5 times… yup! to those mathmeticians out there… once a year… and it served the family totally great…

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        • elwwmtx on Sep 22, 2010 at 9:54 pm

          Well only idiots still think that Hyundai is not reliable> They are “katak bawah tempurung.” Everywhere else in the world knows Hyundai is very much reliable brand.

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      • DonkeyKong on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:33 pm

        .. which have already improved tremendously, leading to the spectacular growth of Hyundai-Kia, but never accepted by people whose mentalities are still stuck 10 years in the past.

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        • Bob_B78 on Sep 22, 2010 at 10:29 pm

          i have to agree tat their quality improved a lot. But the bad impression from earlier models has put a dent on its name. The scenario is like “once a thief is always a thief”. Funny thing bout when ppl say korean cars r no good, nearly all of them dun actually own one! Bcoz of 1 owner has a bad experiance n the words get spread like wildfire until everybody starts to talk bout it. Another funny things is bad things spread easily, good stuff almost never spread.

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          • dexter on Sep 23, 2010 at 9:31 pm

            even toyota, honda, mitsubishi used to produce crappy cars. forget the past, its time to move on. BTW the current accent is a great car. very good fc. the i10 has the lowest fc, so pls stop saying korean cars got bad fc. just shows how ignorant you are.

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  • rossi46 on Sep 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Nice…plus the slanted “H” 5 years/300,000km warranty…should be value for money if they add a 3 years maintenance free package at below 75k.

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  • trav_da_man on Sep 22, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    This is looking good, and if priced at below 70k for the 1.4 CVVT, i think it should be a good seller here. Just hope Hyundai Sime Darby dont screw this up else they losing a potential volume seller.

    Rebatch it to Inokom should help.

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    • DonkeyKong on Sep 22, 2010 at 6:35 pm

      Unfortunately the early Inokom-badged Hyundais like the Inokom Atos suffered from poor component quality and poor assembly, leading many people to lose faith in Inokom-badged vehicles although the Santa Fe is superbly done and feels like a CBU Korean model.

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  • Jaybond on Sep 22, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    The new Accent and Avante/Elantra, has the potential to give City & Civic and Vios & Altis combo a run for their money.

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  • cslee on Sep 22, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Not bad. The side view looked like Madza 2. But, For the front, City look better. For the rear, it can beat City and Vios, it looked like M.Benz C class. Awesome.

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  • niuhje on Sep 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    soalannya… adakah ia akan dijual kat Malaysia??

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    • evoskylancer on Sep 22, 2010 at 4:40 pm

      of course akan dijual di malaysia…it is just a question of when…hopefully launched here next year lah together with hyundai avante…

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  • Proton Saga BLM looks at least 15 years outdated compared to this Accent. Actually on global standard cheap sedan market Saga same bracket with Accent Vios City Aveo if not the hidden tax spoiler.

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  • eisyam on Sep 22, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    wow look like midget camry if look from back

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  • LoveIt on Sep 22, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    nice…it seem hyundai has come to its own identity and trademark design…

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  • Russiaguy on Sep 22, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Good for Russians. Should be around USD 12k there.

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  • blacky on Sep 22, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    side n back ok but front is a no no…

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  • I want this… The design is just so nice !! Will it comes with ESP and Traction Control ?
    If yes definitely i will get one when it arrives.

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  • the new accent looks great better than dugong vios anytime loh!!!

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  • shawal on Sep 22, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    LADA is soooo dead…..

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    • Russiaguy on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:38 pm

      LADA is still very famous among Russians, it’s built for Russian harsh weather.

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      • Evgen RUS on Oct 29, 2010 at 11:46 pm

        LADA – Dung

        Unique advantage it is repair suitability

        But as though it was not bad, I am assured on 100 %, that it will take me home :))

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  • 1kereta on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    same 1.4 liter engine but vw golf can produce 160 hp.. there still a gap for korean to catch up with the german…

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    • Bob_B78 on Sep 23, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      1.4l vw golf is a twin charger(super+turbo charger) engine. You cannot compare it with hyundai as it is only NA 1.4l engine. Pricing will be different liao

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    • idlebrain on Sep 23, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      I agree Hyundai still need to do a lot more to catch up with the german.

      But do you know that you’re comparing 1.4 NA to 1.4 Turbo?

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    • man furb on Sep 24, 2010 at 7:17 pm

      Dude…VW go for performance, hyundai go for the mass. Look at da price tag bro…willing to spend over 150k for a 1.4 litre car???

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  • will-kill-for-exclusivity on Sep 22, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    bring it to india baby

    i’ll buy it

    and well since hyundai exports to malaysia

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  • Is it russia only model?

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    • Evgen RUS on Oct 30, 2010 at 12:11 am

      here a photo of yours solaris ;)

      http://www.hyundai-solaris.com/images/photos/medium/e5f838606566c95c8ecfee95e355668e.jpg

      http://www.hyundai-solaris.com/images/photos/medium/4aeb48fc148debcaa18df0d3bd5cf940.jpg

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  • hinder on Sep 23, 2010 at 1:34 am

    city-kun , awareness!!!
    this is hot!!!

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  • nighttrain on Sep 23, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    I’d say Ford Fiesta is a better buy..

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    • Bob_B78 on Sep 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm

      ford fiesta maybe a better car to drive but in terms of reliability i have doubt, as i have 2 brother in laws which drives a ford lynx SV and Focus individually. 1 was glad that he oledi sold his SV & another 1 is very eager to sell off his Focus, which is just a 4 year old car.

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  • artworkz on Sep 23, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    the design of fluid is apply too all hyundai car. too boring!!

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    • elwwmtx on Sep 23, 2010 at 8:49 pm

      if use boxy design for cheap model also complaint. later says no innovation lah, hyundai designer not creative lah,

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  • the gamma engine 1.6L could be similar to kia spectra5 sold in msia albeit the airbox different.
    if it is the same size, we can shared the same airbox filter

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  • man furb on Sep 24, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    HYUNDAI BOLEH!!!!……SIME DARBY??? KURANG BOLEH!!!! CURRENT HYUNDAI MODELS ARE IMPRESSIVE….THEIR LOOKS ALONE MAKE US DROOOOOOLLL!!! BUT THEY SUFFER SLOW SALES DUE TO SIME DARBY’S PASSIVE STRATEGY.

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  • inderaloka on Sep 25, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Hyundai Malaysia should not under Sime Darby.

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