Hyundai Solaris test drive Hatchback since 2011 hatchback

Hyundai Solaris. He is different

Do not believe if they tell you that the Hyundai Solaris sedan and the Hyundai Solaris hatchback are the same car, but only with a different type of body. They are different!

Hyundai Solaris. Price: from 443,000 p. On sale: since 2011

Oleg Kalaushin, 42 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience 23 years old, personal car - Renault Logan.

If you remember, in November 2011, Hyundai Solaris sedan came to our long test. The machine was in the maximum configuration with a 1.6 -liter engine and an automatic box. In the three months that the car spent in the editorial office, we managed to wrap almost 8,000 km on it. At the same time, in fairness, we note that these kilometers were not always perfect. The car visited the mileage in Karelia, going from St. Petersburg to Sortavala and back. Twice marked on the highway Moscow St. Petersburg. I wound a lot of kilometers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. In general, she lived a normal automobile life. This is not to say that we had no complaints. Yes, one day he himself began to open the trunk burst an electric cap. Subsequently, the connector was simply disconnected and opened the trunk with a handle from the cabin. Not everything was good with ventilation. At 35 degrees of frost, all lateral glass from the inside were covered with a thick layer of hoarfrost, which indicates a not very good organization of air flows. The wipers did not always work well. The passenger at speed was poorly pressed against the glass, in connection with which unpeeled places constantly remained.


The front of the cabin of the hatchback is no different from the sedan interior, unless there is no trunk opening handle

The suspension of Hyundai Solaris also left dual opinion. After new rear shock absorbers began to put on cars, the car began to be noticeably better on the road and there was no talk of any stern of the stern. However, it is still impossible to recognize her work as ideal. Alas, it is comfortable and adequate only on good roads. It is worth getting to broken asphalt, as it begins to break through. But, one way or another, the shortcomings that we noticed could not spoil the common opinion about the car. This is not to say that we parted with him with tears in our eyes, but

Now his place in the editorial park was taken by Solaris hatchback. It is also with a 1.6 -liter engine, but instead of an assault rifle, a 5 -speed mechanics are already disposing of the torque. And I must say, such a tandem, no matter how hard this word sounds valid now, we liked more. It is with a mechanical box that the realization that is 123 horses under the hood. The dynamics of the car is very decent. Plus, adequately selected gear rates in the box allow you to move in traffic jams without tension. Of course, it is much more convenient to push on the machine, but with such mechanics this is not work. It is impossible not to note the work of the brakes. Disk in a circle, they effectively slow down the car even at a rather decent speed. ABS does not complain about the work. The stabilization system also behaves adequately. On the mechanics, she does not so jealously strangles the engine as on the machine, and therefore there are practically no feelings of the loss of traction. Even if the engine begins to stupid on a slippery section of the road, then it is enough to slightly release the gas pedal and again drive it into the floor. On the machine, such a focus did not pass.


It is impossible to open the trunk in sloping weather and it is impossible not to get dirty

The hatchback is shorter than the sedan by 25 cm, and this is noticeable: the rear overhang is small. In fact, the car ends in the same place as the glass of the fifth door. The latter makes the parking in constrained conditions very convenient. Parktronics, which is in this configuration, is actually not needed. It is clear that this could not but affect the volume of the trunk. However, those 370 liters that Solaris offers its owner are enough for daily trips. But the fact that in view of the lack of a rear overview, the car practically does not sweep the tail in corners is undoubtedly a plus.

The hatchback generally steer and rides somewhat differently than the sedan. He is more characteristic of mischievous riding. And this cannot but impress. Even the steering here is felt somewhat different: it is sharper and clearer. In this regard, advice: never go to the proposals of the seller of the car dealership to ride a sedan if you choose a hatchback, and vice versa. These cars are different.


You can’t call the floor perfectly even, but a large barit can be placed without difficulty

But there are a lot in them in common. For that month and 2000 km that the car spent in the editorial office, we have already managed to notice some unifying moments. For example, a passenger janitor and it does not work very well here. It is also noted that in the frost the nozzles of the washer quickly freeze the unsuccessful location. By the way, they require mandatory adjustment, otherwise the lion's share of an expensive non -freezing liquid goes nowhere, and not for glass. And although the tank is quite large, it is enough without adjusting the nozzles for a short time. And the unfinished belt is also irritating to the place. Structurally, it is impossible to completely close the deflectors of the blow. And sometimes I really want to direct the entire power of the ventilation system to the driver's glass.

Ahead of two months of active operation and the first that. The fact that it will be possible to find out during this time, we will definitely share with you, but for now the test drive continues.
 
VERDICT
Hyundai Solaris Sedan and Hyundai Solaris hatchback are based on one platform, but it cannot be said that this is the same car, but with a different type of body. They are different from habits. One is degree and solid. Another mischievous and even daring. Therefore, before making a choice, ride. Necessarily.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Dynamic, well controlled, a painful engine, a clear gearbox, a cozy interior.
-
Insufficient sound insulation, freezing of the nozzle nozzle, a low crankcase, hard suspension.

Driving
Pretty briskly controlled. The suspension is not bad on good roads, but there are complaints on the bad ones.

Salon
Coin and not cramped, the quality of the materials is not bad. There are minor problems with the ventilation of the cabin.

Comfort
The long road in this car will not be a test.

Safety
In the database 2 pillows, ABS and EBD.

Price
Comparable with competitors.

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4115x1700x1470mm
Base 2570 mm
Equipped mass 1115 kg
Full weight 1565 kg
Clearance 160 mm
Trunk volume 370 l
The volume of the fuel tank is 43 liters
Gasoline engine, 1591 cm3, 123/6300 hp/min-1, 155/4200 nm/min--1
Mechanical transmission, 5-speed, front drive
Dynamics Max 190 km/h; 10.2 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption 6.0 liters per 100 km
Competitors Kia Rio, Renault Sandero, VW Polo,
Chevrolet Aveo
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [April 2012]