Kazakhstan has restarted production of Hyundai Solaris cars, which local markets know as Accent, with a diversified supply chain involving partners from four countries, according to the portal Kolesa.kz.
Earlier this year, the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant paused the production of the Hyundai Accent alongside the Creta crossover due to a shortage of components. Previously, the car kits for the Almaty facility were assembled in St. Petersburg, Russia, marking a shift in the production flow that had depended on imports from a single region.
Today, the plant imports components from Russia, China, India, and South Korea for assembly. Astana Motors confirmed that Accent vehicles from the initial batch in this resumed production cycle have already reached car dealerships. The report does not specify which suppliers in Russia are contributing to the supply chain.
Denis Kolomatsky, Hyundai’s official distribution manager in Kazakhstan, is quoted as saying the company anticipates lasting cooperation with new suppliers and intends to gradually raise Accent production volumes as supply lines stabilize. This indicates a strategic move to build resilience in the regional manufacturing network, reduce dependency on a single source, and support sustained output.
At present, the Hyundai Accent is offered in a single configuration featuring a 1.6-liter engine delivering 123 horsepower and an automatic transmission. The equipment list includes an audio system with a 5-inch display, an SOS button, two airbags, air conditioning, heated front seats, and heated mirrors. The steering column height and the seating position in fabric interiors can be adjusted manually. The asking price is 9.9 million tenge, which is about 1.4 million rubles at current exchange rates.
Industry observers note that the reshaped supply chain echoes broader regional trends where automakers diversify sourcing to mitigate disruptions. In nearby markets, similar shifts have helped manufacturers maintain production continuity when faced with component shortages, while also enhancing the ability to source advanced electronics, seating fabrics, and drivetrain components from multiple countries. The Hyundai Accent’s current configuration mirrors the model’s global strategy to balance affordability with essential convenience features in emerging markets, while keeping up with safety expectations that include multiple airbags and a straightforward, user-friendly onboard system.
Observers are watching how the Kazakh operation adapts to evolving trade policies, currency fluctuations, and regional logistics costs. The move to incorporate suppliers from four countries is a practical step toward greater supply-chain agility, enabling the plant to weather mightier supply shocks and potentially shorten lead times for dealer networks across Kazakhstan and neighboring markets.
As the production line stabilizes, Hyundai’s regional leadership may pursue incremental model diversification or localized optimization, such as adjusting trim levels or adding optional packages to broaden the Accent’s appeal without significantly altering the base price. The current focus remains on delivering reliable, economical transportation for customers while maintaining efficient manufacturing practices at the Almaty site. Market entrants and current owners alike will likely monitor how the pricing and feature set evolve as the supplier base matures and volumes grow, especially in a landscape where crossover demand continues to rise globally.
In related industry developments, a separate report indicates that new Ford Focus imports from China have entered the Russian market, underscoring the broader regional trend of automakers leveraging international supply chains to sustain output. These shifts reflect a dynamic automotive environment where cross-border sourcing plays a pivotal role in meeting consumer demand across Eurasia, including Kazakhstan, Russia, and nearby countries, while adapting to currency, tariff, and logistics considerations that influence pricing and availability.