Hyundai Accent and Creta Return to Kazakhstan Assembly Amid Shifting Supply Chains
In August 2022 Hyundai Accent, including the Solaris version, and the Creta were pulled from Kazakhstan’s official lineup. Local assembly had been taking cars from kits produced at the Russian Hyundai plant, but the overall operation paused after sanctions affected supply chains. By early 2023 the brand returned to online visibility with the Accent sedan page resurfacing on the corporate site, signaling a revival of local production and sales activity.
Astana Motors explained to the Kazakh automotive outlet Kolesa.kz that production of the Accent has resumed at the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan facility. The first batch of vehicles has already made its way to regional dealerships, marking a restart after the shutdown period caused by external disruptions. The factory is once again receiving components from multiple regions, expanding beyond the earlier single-source model.
Current imports come from suppliers in China, India, Korea, and Russia. Details on the specific parts sourced from Russia were not disclosed, but the emphasis is on building a more diversified supplier network to stabilize production in the long run. The company anticipates forming enduring partnerships with new suppliers and gradually increasing production to meet market demand.
At present the Accent is offered in a single configuration named Business. It packs a 1.6 liter engine delivering 123 horsepower and comes with automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes an SOS button, two airbags, heated front seats and heated mirrors, air conditioning, and a radio system with a five inch display. The seat upholstery is fabric, contributing to an approachable price point for the local market.
The suggested price tag stands at 9.9 million tenge, reflecting the regional valuation and currency considerations of the period. This figure translates to roughly 1.4 million rubles at contemporary exchange rates, illustrating the cross-border pricing dynamics that often accompany regional automotive programs.
The information reflects coverage from Kolesa.kz and visual material captured for dissemination locally. The broader context shows Hyundai’s effort to reestablish production lines and strengthen supplier ties to ensure a steadier flow of components from a wider set of origins, thereby reducing dependency on any single country or supply chain node.
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