Hyundai Solati Export from Korea: 15-Seat Van & H350 Guide (2026)

A used Hyundai Solati export from Korea costs between $13,000 and $34,000 FOB, depending on year, body type, roof height and mileage. Launched in Korea in late 2015 and sold in some markets as the H350, the Solati is Korea's full-size 15-seat diesel van — a durable ~6-metre workhorse powered by a 2.5-litre CRDi turbo-diesel. It is the default choice for staff and hotel shuttles, church and community transport, school runs, tour transfers, ambulances and courier fleets across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. The value sweet spot is a 2018–2019 Solati 15-seater at $18,000–$25,000 FOB. SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd. sources Solati and H350 units directly from Korean auctions and fleet operators, with steady order flow into Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Libya, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and francophone Africa.

Whether you run a hotel transfer service in Dubai, a church transport ministry in Lagos, a staff shuttle in Almaty, or a health-service ambulance fleet in Baghdad, this complete guide to the hyundai solati export from korea walks through every buying decision: the passenger, cargo and ambulance body types, standard versus high roof, the 2.5 CRDi diesel, FOB price tables, the Solati-versus-Sprinter decision, and the 6-step purchase process. Browse our live Hyundai inventory to see currently available units, or request a free Solati quotation by body type and seat count.

Why the Solati Is Korea's Value 15-Seat Van

The Hyundai Solati exists to fill a specific gap: buyers who need more than a passenger van but less than a full minibus. With 15 seats and a ~6-metre body, it carries a full church group, a factory shift or a tour party in one trip, yet it drives, parks and fuels much like a large van rather than a bus. For transport operators in emerging markets, that combination of capacity and drivability is exactly the sweet spot — and buying used from Korea makes it affordable.

The economics are decisive. A brand-new 15-seat European van such as a Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit lands at a heavy price after duty and freight, while a well-kept 6-to-8-year-old Korean Solati can be sourced at an FOB in the high teens of thousands of dollars — the same seating capacity and a proven turbo-diesel drivetrain for far less capital. According to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), vans and commercial vehicles remain a core pillar of Korea's vehicle exports, and 15-seat vans in the Solati class are among the fastest-moving used commercial units in Africa and the Middle East.

The Solati also carries the parts-economics advantage that makes Korean vehicles easy to own abroad. Its 2.5-litre CRDi diesel and mechanical components draw on Hyundai's commercial parts pool, so filters, belts, injectors and brake parts are widely stocked and mechanics already know the platform. SH GLOBAL positions the Solati as the maximum-capacity, minimum-cost large van: 15 seats at a fraction of a used Sprinter's price, backed by Hyundai commercial-vehicle parts availability.

Body, Roof & Seating Configurations

The most important choice when you export a Solati is the body type and roof height, because it defines what the van can earn. The Solati is built as a passenger (window) van, a panel/cargo van and a base for special-purpose conversions, in standard and high roof, and in standard and extended length.

The 15-seat passenger van is the export bestseller. It is the natural fit for a hotel or airport shuttle, a church or community group, a tour transfer or a school run, where filling every seat is the point. Buyers in hot climates should prioritise a strong, twin (front and rear) air-conditioning system, which is common on Korean-market units.

Roof height matters more than buyers expect. A standard-roof Solati is lower, slightly more fuel-efficient and — importantly — can fit inside a 40 ft high-cube container for buyers who prefer container shipping. A high-roof Solati offers stand-up interior room that is ideal for ambulances, mobile workshops and comfort-focused passenger use, but is usually shipped by RoRo. If your duty cycle is closer to a smaller people-mover than a full 15-seater, compare the Solati against our Hyundai Starex (H-1) export guide, which covers the 11–12 seat van tier below it.

Starex vs Solati vs County: Which Tier?

Hyundai builds a clear three-rung ladder of people-movers, and choosing the right rung saves you money and matches the vehicle to the job. The Solati sits in the middle — bigger than the Starex van, smaller and more van-like than the County minibus.

The rule of thumb: pick the Starex if you rarely fill more than 10 seats and want the easiest drive; pick the Solati when 12–15 passengers is your regular load and you still want a van you can park in a normal bay; step up to the County only when you routinely carry 20-plus and want true bus capacity. For the top rung, see our Hyundai County minibus export guide. If your job is really cargo rather than people, our Hyundai Porter H-100 export guide covers the 1-ton commercial tier.

Engine & Drivetrain: The 2.5 CRDi Diesel

The Hyundai Solati is powered by Hyundai's 2.5-litre CRDi turbo-diesel inline-4, producing roughly 130–170 PS depending on tune, with strong low-end torque tuned for a loaded large van. It drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox — the simple, robust combination that transport operators in tough conditions prefer for durability and cheap repair.

This diesel family is well understood across the Hyundai commercial range, which is a major ownership advantage in export markets: injectors, turbochargers, filters and clutch parts are widely stocked, and independent mechanics already understand the platform. That parts-and-service familiarity is a big part of why the Solati outsells more exotic large-van options in price-sensitive regions, where a Sprinter's dealer-only parts can be a genuine obstacle.

A few drivetrain notes for buyers:

• Transmission: Manual is standard and dominant in the used pool; it is the right choice for hilly, dusty and high-load routes. Automatic Solatis are rarer and command a premium.
• Rear-wheel drive: The Solati is RWD, which gives good loaded traction and a tough, repairable driveline; it is not an off-road 4x4, so rough-terrain buyers should manage expectations.
• Update & emissions: A minor update around 2019–2020 refreshed equipment and emissions hardware; match the model year's emission standard (Euro 4/5/6) to your country's import rules before buying.
• Fuel & range: A large diesel tank paired with the efficient 2.5 CRDi gives strong touring range — valuable on long inter-city and rural shuttle routes.

Hyundai Solati FOB Prices from Korea (2026)

The following ranges reflect SH GLOBAL's July 2026 sourcing benchmarks from Korean auction and fleet-disposal data. Pricing assumes typical mileage for age, sound mechanical condition, and a 15-seat passenger layout unless noted. Commercial vans vary widely on condition, so treat these as guide ranges and request a unit-specific quote.

For a full breakdown of FOB-to-landed cost (CIF, customs duty, VAT, port handling, registration), see our korean used car import cost guide. Because van pricing is condition-driven, use our price negotiation guide to benchmark any Solati quote against fair market value before you commit, and see the wider Korean commercial vehicle export data for how van, bus and truck demand is trending by region.

Solati vs Sprinter, HiAce & Transit

The Solati's real competition is the global large-van set — the Mercedes Sprinter, the Toyota HiAce Commuter and the Ford Transit. All are 12–17 seat diesel vans, and the right pick depends heavily on your market's drive side, budget and parts situation.

Choose the Toyota HiAce when you are in a right-hand-drive market such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia — the Solati simply is not available in RHD. Choose the Mercedes Sprinter if you want the premium badge and can absorb higher purchase and parts costs. Choose the Hyundai Solati when you are in a left-hand-drive market (the GCC, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, francophone Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus) and you want a full 15-seat van for the lowest purchase price and lowest running cost. A comparable-year Solati typically undercuts a Sprinter by 30–45% FOB, which on a multi-van fleet order compounds into serious capital savings. For how these price ratios and demand patterns play out country by country, see our Middle East export market data.

Best Solati Configuration by Export Region

Region-specific recommendations based on SH GLOBAL's shipment patterns for Korean large vans:

For African routing, duty structures and port options, see our Africa export guide. For the complete buying workflow from quotation to documentation, see our step-by-step buying process. And when the job scales up beyond 15 seats to a true bus, step up to the Hyundai County 25-seat minibus.

View SH GLOBAL's live Hyundai inventory — Solati, Starex, Porter, County and more →

How to Buy a Hyundai Solati from Korea

The Solati purchase process follows SH GLOBAL's standard 6-step Korea-to-port flow. Because large vans are sourced from both auctions and direct fleet disposals — shuttle, church, school and ambulance operators — sourcing a specific body type can take a little longer than for passenger cars, but total elapsed time from order to FOB-on-vessel is typically 12–20 days.

1. Quotation: Tell SH GLOBAL the year range, body type (passenger, cargo, ambulance), roof height, seat count, equipment (twin A/C, auto/manual) and budget. We return a quotation within 24–48 hours including matching candidate units with photos and mileage.
2. Sourcing: Once you select a target unit, we lock it — from commercial auctions or from direct fleet, shuttle, school and health-service disposals, which are a major source of well-maintained Solatis.
3. Inspection: SH GLOBAL conducts a pre-shipment inspection including engine and VIN verification, chassis and body-rust check, brake and clutch assessment, and interior/seat/air-conditioning condition — critical items on a high-mileage commercial van.
4. Payment: 30% deposit via SWIFT upon unit confirmation, 70% balance before B/L release. For details see our payment methods guide.
5. De-registration: SH GLOBAL handles 수출말소 (export de-registration) at the local vehicle registration office.
6. RoRo or container loading & B/L: A high-roof Solati is driven onto a Ro-Ro vessel at Pyeongtaek, Masan, Incheon or Busan; a standard-roof unit can alternatively be containerised. Bill of Lading issuance and telex release follow final payment.

Shipping & Total Landed Cost Estimates

A standard-roof Solati can fit inside a 40 ft high-cube container, but most Solatis — especially high-roof and ambulance units — ship by Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), which is simpler and cheaper for a single van. Indicative all-in landed cost for a 2019 Solati 15-seat (FOB $22,000) by destination, before destination-country customs duty and VAT:

Customs duty, VAT and registration are destination-specific and not included above. Commercial passenger vehicles are often dutied differently from private cars, so use SH GLOBAL's import cost calculator and your country's customs schedule to build a full landed-cost estimate before ordering.

Ownership & What to Inspect Before You Buy

Because a Hyundai Solati has usually led a hard commercial life before export — shuttle loops, school runs, delivery routes, ambulance duty — condition varies far more than on a private car. A cheap Solati with a tired drivetrain or a rusty floor can cost more over its first year than a slightly dearer, well-kept unit. According to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), commercial vans and buses are a resilient part of Korea's used-vehicle export trade precisely because they last — but only if you buy on condition, not on headline price alone.

Here is the pre-purchase checklist SH GLOBAL applies to every Solati before it clears inspection:

• Engine & smoke: The 2.5 CRDi should start cleanly and pull without heavy blue or white smoke. Excessive smoke can signal injector, turbo or head-gasket wear — the most expensive repairs on the van.
• Chassis & floor rust: Inspect the underbody, step wells, door sills and rear load floor. Vans that carried passengers or wet cargo collect moisture, so floor and sill corrosion is the number-one hidden cost.
• Clutch & gearbox: A high-mileage manual van may be near a clutch replacement. Confirm clutch bite point and smooth shifting through all six gears.
• Brakes & tyres: Fully-laden 15-seaters are hard on brakes. Check pad/disc life and confirm the tyres — including the spare — are a matched, road-legal set.
• Air conditioning & interior: Non-working A/C is a deal-breaker for hot-climate shuttle work and expensive to fix abroad. Confirm both front and rear A/C, seat condition, and — on ambulances — the medical fit-out.
• Odometer & history: Cross-check mileage against service and inspection records. SH GLOBAL verifies the VIN and history so a repainted, re-badged or clocked van is caught before payment.

Ongoing ownership cost is where the Solati shines. Shared parts with Hyundai's commercial range keep consumables cheap and available, and the mechanically simple diesel/manual layout is serviceable almost anywhere. Budget for routine wear items — brakes, clutch, tyres, filters, A/C service — and a durable Solati will run reliably for years on the toughest shuttle and transport routes. For a wider view of running costs across Korean models, see the Korean commercial-vehicle demand data linked above, and lean on SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd. to match the exact Solati to your route, climate and import rules.