Engine Hyundai Solaris 1.4 liter on a budget sedan is a modern and fairly powerful power unit. Let's say right away that the Solaris 2017 model year is equipped with a completely different engine, with less power. In our article today we will talk about both power units. If under the hood of the first generation Solaris the naturally aspirated gasoline engine produced 107 horsepower, then in the second generation of the sedan the engine began to have only 100 horsepower.

Engine design Hyundai Solaris 1.4 107 hp

So Solaris Gamma 1.4 engine (G4FA), this is a 4-cylinder 16-valve unit with a timing chain drive and a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft. The engine capacity is only 1396 cm3, but thanks to a successful design and an advanced injection system, the unit produces 107 hp. with a torque of 135 Nm. The engine has an all-aluminum cylinder block. The most interesting thing is that a special plate with built-in covers for the crankshaft main bearings is attached to the bottom of the cylinder block. And only then the pallet is attached. Let's see what it looks like in the next photo.

Timing drive for Hyundai Solaris 1.4 107 hp engine

The timing drive is chain driven and requires virtually no maintenance. At least if you change little on time, then the engine does not cause headaches at all. But there are, of course, disadvantages in the design of the unit. This engine does not have hydraulic compensators, that is, the thermal clearance of the valves must be adjusted manually. It is better to entrust this procedure to an official dealer.

Engine specifications Hyundai Solaris 1.4 107 hp

• Working volume - 1396 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 77 mm
• Piston stroke - 75 mm
• Power hp — 107 at 6300 rpm
• Torque - 135 Nm at 5000 rpm
• Compression ratio - 10.5
• Timing drive - chain
• Maximum speed - 190 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 170 km/h)
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 11.5 seconds (with automatic transmission 13.5 seconds)
• Fuel consumption in the city - 7.6 liters (with automatic transmission 8.5 liters)
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 5.9 liters (with automatic transmission 7.2 liters)
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.9 liters (with automatic transmission 6.4 liters)

This Solaris engine comes to the Russian Hyundai conveyor from the auto-assembly plant of the Korean concern located in China.

And here new Solaris 1.4 99.7 hp engine for the second generation of the sedan, they are brought to Russia from the European Hyundai plant. More details about the motor below.

Engine design Hyundai Solaris 1.4 100 hp

The new generation engine, although it has lost power, has become more economical and meets high environmental standards. Motor of the new Solaris, this is Kappa 1.4 D-CVVT developing 100 hp at 132 Nm of torque. In-line 4-cylinder, 16 valve, with an aluminum block, chain drive and a double variable valve timing system on two shafts.

Engine specifications Hyundai Solaris 1.4 100 hp

• Working volume - 1368 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Power hp — 100 at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 132 Nm at 4000 rpm
• Timing drive - chain
• Maximum speed - 185 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 183 km/h)
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 12.2 seconds (with automatic transmission 12.9 seconds)
• Fuel consumption in the city - 7.2 liters (with automatic transmission 8.5 liters)
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 5.7 liters (with automatic transmission 6.4 liters)
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.8 liters (with automatic transmission 5.1 liters)

I would like to note that especially for Russia, the manufacturer adapted both engines for AI-92 gasoline. Both old and new power units have been fully prepared for our harsh conditions.

Very often I have to read questions - “tell us about the Hyundai Solaris and KIA RIO engines, whether they are reliable or not, how long they last (resource), what problems there are, pros and cons, etc.” After all, these Korean cars are among the best-selling and there is a lot of interest in them. I haven’t recorded this video for a long time (I thought everything had already been said before me in hundreds of videos and articles), but readers want my opinion, so I decided to write it today. As usual there will be a video version at the end...

It is worth noting that these power units are also found in most other Korean cars of a higher class, such as KIA CEED and CERATO, as well as Hyundai Elantra, I30 and CRETA. They are also common in Russia, and therefore the information will be of interest to their owners.

For the impatient, I would like to say one thing - THESE ENGINES ARE RELIABLE AS A HAMMER, THERE ARE SIMPLY NO COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THEM NOW. Feel free to take it.

But for those who want to learn more about the engines of these Korean units, read on.

What engines are installed?

Let's start with old cars (2010 - 2016 years of production), only two power units were installed on them, generations GAMMA 1.4 liters (107 hp) and 1.6 liters (123 hp)

At the moment (since 2017), both Solaris and RIO have two engine options - these are the so-called KAPPA (volume 1.4 liters - 100 hp) and GAMMAII (1.6 liters – 123 hp) .

The KAPPA generation began to be installed on “poor” versions of the new generation of cars only in 2017; in high trim levels there is a modified GAMMAII engine (unspoken name)

EngineGAMMA (G4FA andG4FC)

Perhaps I’ll start with a description of these engines, as well as with the structural features (the analysis will be very detailed, so stock up on tea):

Where is it produced: The plant is located in China (Beijing Hyundai Motor Co). There is often a very biased attitude towards this country, that “they say” everything is of poor quality and so on. However, do not confuse underground and factory production (this is a huge difference). And so for a moment IPHONE is also made in the Middle Kingdom.

Fuel supply system, recommended gasoline and compression ratio : Injector, multipoint injection (MPI). I think this is a plus, because this system is very simple, the injectors do not have contact with the combustion chambers (like GDI direct injection), here they are built into the intake manifold. They are cheaper, the pressure is lower (there is no analogue to the injection pump), and you can clean them yourself. In general, I advise you to read it, everything in it is simple and straightforward. You can fill it with gasoline and it works great (this is another plus). – 10.5.

Engine block : I won’t spend a long time debugging it now - YES IT’S ALUMINUM with thin-walled dry cast iron sleeves (they are poured in at the time of production). How many people “shout” (on various forums) that the power unit is disposable and that “they say” it’s driven for 180,000 km and throws it all away (a little later). However, as practice shows, these motors can be easily repaired. There are a bunch of videos on the Internet where these old worn-out liners are thrown out and new ones are put in their place (and then the piston liner, etc.). So Russian masters can do a lot - THIS IS A FACT!

Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 pieces in a row, lightweight oil scraper pistons and compression rings of normal sizes (although they could have been thicker). The crankshaft and its bearings do not cause any complaints, they run for a very long time (this unit is not a problematic link)

Timing system : ON THE SOLARIS - RIO engine, two camshafts are installed, 4 valves per cylinder (that is, 16 valves). – NO, only pushers are installed. It stands, with a hydraulic chain tensioner. There is one, located on the intake shaft.

: Intake – plastic, with a variable intake geometry system (VIS). Graduation – stainless steel. In fact, everything is very simple.

Oil: Replacement is allowed once every 15,000 km; synthetic 5W30, 5W40 is recommended. Volume approximately 3.3 liters. Operating temperature – 90 degrees Celsius

Resource declared by the manufacturer : about 200,000 km.

The difference between 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines : The weak version bears the abbreviation G4 FA (1.4L-107) , the older version is known as G4 FC (1.6l-123) . The engines are almost identical, the only difference is that the more powerful version has a piston stroke of 85.4 mm, and the weaker version has a piston stroke of 75 mm (different crankshaft). Thus, “1.6” simply sucks in a larger volume of fuel - EVERYTHING ELSE WITHOUT CHANGES (will be very detailed in the video version).

DifferenceGAMMA andGAMMAII (G4FG)

As I wrote above, the generation of GAMMA engines was installed not only on HYUNDAI SOLARIS and KIA RIO, but also on CEED, CERATO, ELANTRA, I30 and, say, CRETA. But if on SOLARIS (RIO) the power was 123 hp, then let’s say on various SIDs, ELANTRAs and other C-classes it was 128-130 hp. Why is that?

IT'S SIMPLE:

Behind the scenes there is such a difference as GAMMA and GAMMAII motors:

GAMMA - these are power units with one phase shifter at the inlet, volumes of 1.4 liters (code designation G4FA) and 1.6 liters ( G4FC).

GAMMAII – until 2016, they were installed only on CEED, i30, CERATO, ELANTRA, etc. (power varied from 128 to 130 hp). Since 2017, they have also been installed on SOLARIS, RIO and CRETA (power is artificially reduced to 123 hp). The only difference is that they have two phase shifters on both shafts, the volume is 1.6 liters (code designation G4FG). Otherwise the design is identical

The bottom line is that since 2017, the engines on SOLARIS and RIO have become different (as on ELANTRA, SID and others), both 1.4 and 1.6 liters. It may not be critical, but they are different.

Pros, cons and resource

I’ll probably start with the resource - this is exactly what it will be first plus . The manufacturer gives about 200,000 km, but now there are cars since 2010 that have already covered 500 - 600,000 km and you know, the engines work, no matter what (no matter how much they are scolded).

The units are truly trouble-free. , and often do not run on the best 92 gasoline. It is worth noting the convenient location, everything can be reached and easily replaced (spark plugs, air filter), intake and exhaust manifolds, engine mounts. Short inlet, and this is not unimportant (the shorter it is, the less pumping losses due to suction). Also, there is not such a large volume of plastic as now in many modern engines. The main thing is to maintain it on time (I still recommend you change the oil every 10,000 km), use high-quality synthetics (there is still a phase shifter and a chain tensioner), and fill in 95 gasoline.

By cons (although these are not cons, but my recommendations). The noisy operation of the fuel injectors is not fatal, but it is a fact (it does not seem to be a chattering chain). There are no hydraulic compensators (there are ordinary pushers) they need to be changed (by selecting new ones according to height) approximately once every 100,000 km. It is also advisable to replace the chain mechanism, and the timing chain itself, up to 150,000 km. Sometimes it happens (it can simply crumble), crumbs from it get into the cylinders and can very quickly kill the engine. The problem is not widespread, but it happens, as dealers assure, from low-quality fuel, so refuel at normal gas stations

If we sum up the G4FA or G4FC, G4FG motor, then they really now have a great resource. As one mechanic told me, “reliable as a hammer and that not all Japanese walk like that now.” THIS IS WHY many taxi companies love them so much.

EngineKAPPA 1.4MPI (G4LC)

In my opinion, this is a continuation of GAMMA motors, but KAPPA also has its own tricks. Code name G4 L.C. . Before installation on Solaris and RIO, this engine was installed on HYUNDAI i30 and KIA CEED.

Power : The very first thing worth noting is its horsepower – 99.7 hp. (in the nomenclature it is written that 100 hp). This was done specifically for tax purposes, because in early versions of the CEED and i30 such engines developed approximately 109 hp. So after the purchase you can restore justice with the factory firmware () from Korea

Where does it gather? : According to the latest information, they are supplied directly from Korea (there is no talk about China).

Fuel supply system, gasoline, compression ratio: Here, multiport fuel injection (MPI) injectors are installed in a plastic intake manifold. Gasoline no less than 92. Compression ratio 10.5

Engine block: Aluminum with dry cast iron sleeves. Essentially the design is similar to GAMMA, but the KAPPA block is lighter by 14 kilograms compared to its predecessor! This causes concern, the motors are already “thin”, and here 14 kg have been removed from somewhere.

Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 – cylinder, arranged in a row. The pistons are even more lightweight than their predecessor. HOWEVER, as the manufacturer assures, they cost piston cooling nozzles – THIS IS REALLY A PLUS. The connecting rods are thinner, but they are longer. The crankshaft is similar to G4FA and G4FC, but according to my data the journals are slightly narrower. Again, relief in everything is not very good.

Timing system: 16 valves (4 per cylinder). Again, there are no hydraulic compensators, there are ordinary pushers. BUT there are two phase shifters on the intake and exhaust shafts (D-CVVT). There is a plate toothed chain.

Intake and exhaust manifold : As usual, the intake is made of plastic, with a variable intake geometry system (VIS). The outlet is made of stainless steel, with a catalyst built into it.

Lubrication: You need to fill in synthetic 5W30 or 5W40, replacement is allowed after 15,000 km (volume is also about 3.3 liters). Operates at a temperature of – 90 degrees Celsius.

Manufacturer resource – about 200,000 km.

Advantages and disadvantagesKAPPA

If we compare the G4LC and G4FA (1.4 liters), then in the KAPPA generation maximum power is achieved already at 6000 rpm. Whereas GAMMA at 6300 rpm. We achieved this with a longer piston stroke:

GAMMA1.4 , stroke-75mm, diameter-77mm

KAPPA1.4 , stroke-84mm, diameter-72mm. That is, he is smaller, but he walks more.

Another plus is good fuel economy (up to 0.2-0.3 liters per 100 km, if compared with the opponent) and the elasticity of the engine; it also has two phase shifters. Well, reducing weight by 14 kg also provides advantages in acceleration and fuel consumption.

Here, in most cases, there are also metal throttles and thermostats, and there is cooling of the cylinders with injectors. With proper maintenance (change the oil every 10,000 km and pour good oil), they last more than 250,000 km (this has been proven by the operation of the i30 and CEED). By the way, they are now installing it on RIO X-Line

The disadvantages are the LIGHTENING of everything and everyone, especially the block, connecting rods, pistons (by 14 kg). Of course, “” is also possible (by folk craftsmen), but it will be more accurate and complex. Again, the injectors are noisy, this is just a design specificity. We change the pushers every 100,000 km and the chain mechanism every 150,000 km (although this is not that expensive by modern standards). Just like on many modern cars, there may be problems with scuffing from the catalyst (but this is not a complaint about this power unit).

The engine also turned out to be successful, and picks up much faster than the opponent, runs easily up to 250,000 km and has virtually no problems with proper care.

Now we are watching the video version of the article, I think it will be interesting.

To sum it up, we can say that any 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine in HYUNDAI Solaris, Elantra, i30, Creta, as well as in KIA RIO, RIO X-line, CEED, Cerato RUN WITHOUT PROBLEMS, often just huge runs of 500 - 600,000 km. TAKE IT, DON'T BE AFRAID.

Engine Kia-Hyundai G4FA

G4FA engine characteristics

Manufactured by Beijing Hyundai Motor Co.
Engine brand G4FA
Years of production – (2007 – our time)
Cylinder block material – aluminum
Power supply system - injector
Type – in-line
Number of cylinders – 4
Valves per cylinder – 4
Piston stroke – 75 mm
Cylinder diameter – 77 mm
Compression ratio – 10.5
Engine capacity – 1394 cm3.
Engine power – 107-109 hp. /6300 rpm
Torque – 135 Nm/5000 rpm
Fuel – 92
Environmental standards – Euro 4
Engine weight - n.d.
Fuel consumption - city 7.8 l. | track 5.0 l. | mixed 6.0 l/100 km
Oil consumption – up to 1 l/1000 km (in severe conditions)
Engine oil for Solaris/Rio G4FA:
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
How much oil is in the Rio/Solaris engine: 3.3 l.
When replacing, pour about 3 liters.
Oil changes are carried out every 15,000 km (preferably 7,500 km)
Solaris/Rio engine operating temperature: ~90 degrees.
Solaris/Rio engine life:
1. According to the plant – at least 180 thousand km.
2. In practice – 200+ thousand km.

TUNING
Potential – 200+ hp
Without loss of resource - 110-115 hp.

The engine was installed on:



Hyundai i20
Hyundai i30

Malfunctions and repairs of the Solaris/Rio G4FA 1.4 l engine.

The G4FA engine belongs to the new Gamma series, which was released in 2007 and replaced the outdated Alpha engines. The Gamma includes two engines, a 1.4 liter G4FA and a 1.6 liter. G4FC, assembled on one cylinder block, but we will focus on the youngest representative of the range. Unlike the old Alpha series engines, the G4FA engine uses a timing chain with tensioners, which does not require maintenance during its official life. The Solaris/Rio 1.4 engine is equipped with a variable valve timing system, but only on the intake shaft, in addition, the G4FA engine does not have hydraulic compensators, so once every 95,000 km you need to adjust the valve clearances by replacing the pushers, the procedure is not cheap, but you should not neglect it, otherwise it will will entail even greater problems in the form of noise, tripping, burnouts, etc.
Many people are interested in the manufacturer of the Hyundai Solaris/Kia Rio engine, so it is produced at the Beijing Hyundai Motor Company, and the engine is Chinese, but don’t rush to shout “garbage/fall apart/junk...”, let’s take a clear look at the shortcomings and main malfunctions of the G4FA engine, and then we conclude:
1. A popular and disturbing problem for the masses is a knocking sound in a Rio or Solaris engine. If your knocking disappears as it warms up, then most likely it is the timing chain that is making noise (in 90% of cases this is the case) and there is nothing to worry about, but if it is heard and when it’s hot, then the problem may be in unadjusted valves; they can be adjusted incorrectly at the factory. Contact the service and have it adjusted.
2. The noise is reminiscent of clicking, clattering, chirping and other similar sounds; this is the normal operation of the injectors and they don’t know any other way :)
3. Oil leaks do not happen often, however, the valve cover gasket is not ideal and traces of oil are signs of this, change the gasket and drive on without problems.
4. The speed fluctuates, uneven operation of the Rio/Solaris engine is not a rare problem, it is usually solved by cleaning the throttle valve, if that does not help, then updating the firmware.
5. Vibrations at idle speed, the cause of this phenomenon is a dirty throttle valve or spark plugs, clean the throttle valve, change the spark plugs and enjoy the pleasant operation of the engine. In case of strong vibrations, look at the engine mounts.
6. Owners are also concerned about vibrations at medium speeds (~3000 rpm), no one knows what the reason is, official Hyundai-Kia dealers talk about the features of the engine and this is true, at these speeds the G4FA engine resonates thanks to the peculiar mounting design engine, all the vibrations are on your steering wheel and wherever possible. Apply the gas or release the pedal, the motor will go out of resonance and the vibrations will disappear.
7. Whistling... a sore subject, the whistle appears due to weak tension in the alternator belt, change the tensioner pulley and everything disappears.
These are the main problems of the Solaris/Rio/Sid 1.4 engines, it would seem nothing special, many engines have their own shortcomings, but here these diseases come out from the very beginning of operation, plus, the Solaris/Rio G4FA engine is disposable and cannot be repaired, boring under The repair size is not provided and in such a case the entire cylinder block must be replaced. However, recently, many specialists have gotten used to lining the cylinder block, after which it can go on for quite a few thousand km.
The service life (declared) is at least 180 thousand km, which is lower than that of VAZ cars. Of course, with quiet operation, timely maintenance and oil changes 2 times more often than the regulations, you will have chance drive more than 250-300 thousand km. But not everyone drives like this; the majority of owners do nothing at all, just go for maintenance. Therefore, you need to buy a used car with such an engine very carefully, and with mileage over 100 thousand km, high risk to buy firewood.
In addition to the well-known Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio cars, this engine is also installed on the Kia Cee’d II/i20 in a slightly derated version - 100 hp.
Based on the G4FA engine block, a 1.6 liter Gamma series engine was also developed.

Engine number Kia Rio/Hyundai Solaris G4FA/G4FC

In view of all of the above about the identity of the 1.4 liter blocks. (G4FA) and 1.6 l. (G4FC), respectively, the engine number is stamped in the same place, on the cylinder block next to the junction with the gearbox flywheel.

Engine tuning Hyundai Solaris/Kia Rio G4FA

Chip tuning G4FA

One of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to increase power is to calibrate the engine. Offices promise 110-115 hp after the chip, try it as an experiment, but don’t expect significant changes. If you want to increase the output a little, then look for a 4-2-1 spider or make it to order, exhaust on a 51 mm pipe, porting of the cylinder head with enlarged valves, firmware, tune 120-125 horses. It would be nice to complement all this with wide shafts, but sports camshafts on Solaris/Rio were not seen on sale.

Compressor for Kia Rio/Hyundai Solaris

Putting a compressor on a standard piston means that the engine will soon fall apart, you need to loosen it a little, there are two ways to choose: install two cylinder head gaskets or a new forged piston with a compression ratio of ~8.5. Forging is expensive, but it can easily withstand a pressure of 0.7 bar from the RK-23 and a small turbine. Two cylinder head gaskets are cheap, but your maximum is RK-23-1 with a pressure of 0.5-0.6 bar. In addition to the compressor, we install the exhaust on a 51 mm pipe, this diameter is enough for the eyes and configure it online. Up to approximately 140 hp It will be possible to start the fire without any problems, if you further modify the cylinder head, sharpen the intake and exhaust channels and install larger valves, the power will increase to 150-160 hp. and this will definitely be enough for you.

Turbine Solaris/Rio 1.4

Many owners have similar thoughts, they beat around the bush, they find out, but it doesn’t come to fruition... To make a turbo Solaris, we need to weld a turbo manifold for a TD04L, Garrett GT15 or 17 turbine, oil supply to the turbine, intercooler, piping, 440cc injectors, exhaust on a 51 (63) mm pipe, you can’t do without shafts, you need to make custom camshafts with a phase of about 270 and a larger lift, consumables, we install all this junk and roll it online. A well-tuned turbo Solaris/Rio will produce more than 180 hp, how long the engine will last is unknown, and the implementation of the project, at a cost, will easily cost half the car...

Hi all. I bought this car to replace a 2006 Chevrolet Lanos, since the old one had already begun to bloom along the bottom of the doors and the edge of the hood, and so the budget car is 8 years old - a very long time. I'm 24 years old and have 2 full years of driving experience. I ordered a car on December 11. I spent a long time choosing a replacement car, first I looked at Kalina-2 station wagon (because I work as a system administrator and sometimes I have to carry a lot of stuff for work), then Renault Sandero in a new body in the maximum configuration, Volkswagen Polo sedan in the middle configuration, Rio in the pre-maximum version and Solaris in the middle configuration with the “extended” package. In the end, I settled on this car, because Renault was scared off by the assembly of AvtoVAZ, I kept Kalina as an economy option in my head, I didn’t like the Polo sedan inside, I didn’t like the boorish attitude in the KIA salon.

First I went to Moscow to get it, but there were only basic configurations with additional 50-70 thousand, then I called Podolsk - cars would soon arrive in the configuration I needed with a dark gray automatic transmission. I agreed with the manager that I would call in 15 minutes and inform about the reservation - I called back, bam - all the cars in this configuration were booked even before the car transporter arrived. As a result, I ordered a 1.4 automatic, Elegance package (maximum speed), sedan, dark brown color. Plus, I ordered a package of services for the promotion - ShereKhan alarm system with feedback, polypropylene carpets for the interior, steel crankcase protection, fender liners, sound insulation of wheel arches, radiator mesh and tire service - 32,000 for everything. I bought winter tires myself - Dunlop studs. I made an advance payment of 20,000 so that the car would not be lost - and waited three days for the title. Soon the manager calls - the title has arrived, but your car has risen in price by 20,000. He started swearing, called the Hyundai hotline - no increases have been received, talk to the dealer (ordered from the officials). In the end, I reached the head of the sales department and got the price at which I ordered it. Three days later I come to pick up the car - they say the prices have been rewritten and it costs even more. I freaked out, pointed across the road - they say there’s a Kia showroom over there, now I’ll take the advance payment and go to my competitors. In the end, we agreed on the specified price, but as it turned out, an alarm system and fender liners had not yet been installed on the car. I sat and waited for 4 hours, in the end I got everything at 6 o’clock in the evening, plus while I was waiting I issued a compulsory motor liability insurance - about 8 thousand, and CASCO theft total - 23900. A day later I went to the traffic police and received the license plates in 2 hours, it turned out to be easier to screw them on than in Lanos - the salon pre-installed frames with small screws in them, screw them on for five minutes.

In total, the car with tires, insurance and accounting came out to 685 thousand.

The first impression after Lanos - WOW! Lexus! I can’t hear the engine at idle, I can’t hear the street with the windows up, the seats are comfortable, and the interior is spacious. The blue backlight does not hurt the eyes, the wipers clean the glass well. The equipment is the maximum for 1.4, but I figured it out quickly - the climate control, radio, Hands Free worked (the Chinese smart phone on Android caught on quickly), the parking sensors also pleased me. The downside of the speakerphone is that when you make an outgoing call, the speakers sound like a timer, but you can hear the person well. When you receive an incoming call, it feels like the other person is sitting next to you - no noise, no crackling, the sound is clear. The sound on the radio is good, but it doesn’t read every flash drive, I bought a miniature one with 16 GB – it’s fine. The native head reads a flash drive in FAT32 with a cluster size of 2048 - not every one can be reformatted like this.

As soon as you get on the road - ahhhh... airplane noise from the arches, you have to make the noise yourself, at speeds above 60 the spikes hum. I drive very calmly, on the highway I keep 80-90 as a psychologically comfortable speed, but I need to get rid of the noise.

It holds the road very well, doesn’t get stuck in ruts, the car is conducive to quiet driving (I bought it on an automatic with a 1.4 engine), and somehow you feel more confident and probably more self-sufficient in it (here you have ABS, power accessories, and 2 airbags, heated steering wheel and seats, climate control, two 12 volt sockets, armrest, original radio with USB). I just want to drive calmly, listen to music, and let all bad thoughts go out of my head. The color is rare, there are not many restyled cars on the road, so I didn’t have time to become familiar with it, and it looks very respectable in this color.

The engine can be heard after 3 thousand revolutions. I have enough power and can easily overtake. Previously, in a Lanos, I was afraid to leave work in the direction of the driveway (a dangerous turn to the left), because you couldn’t see who was driving or driving, and it accelerated very slowly, but then I pressed the pedal a little, and broke out onto the road without fear. So 1.4. It is quite possible to take it for those who change from VAZovneksiylanos and other similar cars.

4-speed automatic transmission, adaptive old automatic, which is installed on the Rio 1.4, and here, and on the old Sid, on the old Elantra - maybe not particularly efficient, but reliable. It happens that it pushes a little, especially if it is not fully warmed up, but the push is barely noticeable. I recommend warming up the engine for 10-15 minutes, then with the brake pressed, the transmission in position D without giving the gas a minute, and for the first time drive without accelerating and everything is ok - there are no jerks. I think after a few thousand the box will adapt to the driving style and everything will be smooth.

So far the mileage is 300 km, everything is fine, the truth is that the cricket in the front is annoying (the signaling antenna is knocking on the windshield) and in the back, when the cold is -15, there is also something creaking in the area of ​​the glass. The car is generally well assembled, the gaps are normal, there are no healthy cracks. I'll wash the car and post a photo of it clean.

Consumption is still high, 10-11 liters per hundred with warm-ups for 15 minutes and the climate constantly at 23 degrees. The run-in is underway, I think it will go down soon.

The brakes are very sharp, the first time I pushed the pedal to the floor out of ignorance and almost caught the Mercedes in the back. It is enough to press the pedal a little and the car stops well. Overall I liked the steering wheel, it’s very light in parking mode, but the leather on it is not very good.

At first, the low beam was annoying - I drove like a hedgehog in the fog, then I found a headlight range control and adjusted it to suit myself, the high beam is not really needed. There is a PTF switch, but I couldn’t find the headlights themselves.

I didn’t like that the glass was sucked in by the cold; I had to manually click the blower mode switch on the climate control. I drained the water from the mats (there was a little), but it didn’t help much.

The plans are to tint the rear hemisphere 10%, buy alloys for the summer (standard normal Hankook Optimo tires - like they had on the Lanos), perhaps lay velor floor mats in the interior, put the seats in eco-leather covers.

Advantages of the car

1. Solid appearance in brown color

2. Softness and smoothness

3. For me personally, automatic (Old reliable four-speed)

4. Engine 1.4 107 horses is enough for a calm driver like me.

5. Original radio with flash drive and multifunction steering wheel

6. Warm stove and heated steering wheel and seats

7. Electrical package (windows, mirrors, heated wiper rest area, rear window)

8. DRLs light up and go out when the ignition is turned on - don’t forget to turn them off.

9. The interior is better finished than in the pre-restayling version.

10. The armrest with box is extremely convenient.

11. Large trunk - 4 cylinders of summer tires fit in easily

12. Inexpensive spare parts.

13. 2 12 volt sockets.

14. Good sound insulation of the body for its price.

15. Pleasant backlighting of the instrument panel with adjustable brightness.

16. Good low beam

Disadvantages of the car

1. Light jerking of the box “when cold”

2. While the consumption is high, I hope it will break in

3. Arches are noisy

4. Keeps windows and windshield cool in cold weather

5. The dealer increases prices for extras. options

6. A small jamb of the speakerphone - a squeak during an outgoing call.

General impression

It’s worth taking no higher than the second configuration with an extended package. If it’s more expensive, it’s probably not advisable to buy it; you can look at something else.

The restyled Hyundai Solaris has been sold in Russia since mid-2014. The model is offered in two body styles: a sedan and a 5-door hatchback (production of the five-door hatchback was discontinued in May 2016). Both versions have at their disposal a pair of power units from the Gamma series: a 1.4-liter MPI engine with an output of 107 hp. (135 Nm) and a 1.6-liter MPI with 123 hp. Each engine is equipped with a variable valve timing system and a timing chain drive. The list of gearboxes includes four items:

• 5-speed manual M5CF1-1;
• 4-speed automatic transmission A4CF1;
• 6-speed manual M6CF1;
• 6-speed automatic transmission A6GF1.

The first two transmissions are designed for the 1.4 MPI engine, the other two are for the 1.6 MPI. More modern 6-speed gearboxes allow the engine to spin up to a maximum of 3000 rpm at a speed of 100-120 km/h, at which a good acoustic background in the cabin is maintained.

The main differences between the Hyundai Solaris hatchback and the sedan in terms of technical characteristics are the shorter body length (4120 mm versus 4375 mm for the four-door) and a more modest basic trunk volume (370 versus 470 liters).

The fuel consumption of the Hyundai Solaris 1.4 is 6.1 liters (with 5 manual transmission) or 6.6 liters (4 automatic transmission). A car with a 1.6 engine consumes not much more - 6.3 and 6.7 liters (“manual” and “automatic”, respectively).

Technical characteristics of Hyundai Solaris sedan

Technical characteristics of Hyundai Solaris hatchback 5-door