Dealers in Russia have begun listing prices for the Solaris models arriving from Hyundai’s former factory, according to Behind the Wheel magazine.
The report notes that the new Solaris lineup carries premium price tags. The Solaris HS sedan is offered in two trims: a 1.4-liter engine delivering 100 horsepower, or a 1.6-liter engine with 123 horsepower, paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. The two variants with automatic transmission start at 2.2 million rubles in the Active Plus configuration, while the top Elegance package is valued around 2.4 million rubles.
With financing incentives, buyers can enjoy a 300 thousand ruble loan discount and a trade-in bonus of 200 thousand rubles. This makes the most basic Solaris HS Active sit around 1.6 million rubles. Dealers also caution that prices are likely to rise in April. The warranty on the vehicles stands at three years or 100,000 kilometers.
Solaris HC crossovers, replacing the Creta, will arrive in front-drive form with a 1.6-liter engine producing 123 horsepower and a six-speed automatic. Later, all-wheel drive variants featuring 1.6-liter (121 hp) and 2.0-liter (149 hp) motors are expected. The basic crossover price begins at 2.67 million rubles, with the Lifestyle version topping out near 2.95 million rubles.
Earlier reports indicated that a portion of Russian dealers had taken delivery of Solaris KRS sedans and Solaris KRX crossovers, the latter originally marketed as Kia Rio and Kia Rio X, both powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline engine producing 123 horsepower.
In January 2024, Hyundai’s plant in Saint Petersburg came under new ownership. The asset is owned by Art-Finance, the parent company of AGR LLC, which also holds the former Kaluga plant of the German automaker Volkswagen. The Solaris family currently includes the HS, HC, KRS, and KRX models.
Previously noted trends show continued price increases for cars in the Russian market as supply and demand dynamics shift.