Hyundai HB20

The Hyundai HB20 ("HB" stands for "Hyundai Brasil") is a subcompact by Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company, which was launched in 2012. It is Hyundai’s third vehicle produced in Brazil and has flexible-fuel engines, therefore it was not exported to other South American countries until 2016, when it began to be sold in Paraguay and Uruguay.[1] Its main rivals are the Chevrolet Onix, the Fiat Argo, the Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Gol.

Hyundai HB20
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2012–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

First generation (2012)
First generation
Overview
Production2012–2019
AssemblyPiracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
DesignerCasey Hyun
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
PlatformHyundai-Kia PB
RelatedHyundai Veloster
Kia Rio (UB)
Hyundai Accent (RB)
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L Kappa I3
1.0 L Turbo Kappa I3
1.6 L Gamma I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,920 mm (154.3 in) (hatchback)
4,230 mm (166.5 in) (sedan)
3,995 mm (157.3 in) (crossover)
Width1,680–1,710 mm (66.1–67.3 in)
Height1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in)

It has two engine options, one of them from Kia Picanto (1.0-litre I3 with 75 hp).[2] The higher versions do feature a 1.6-litre Gamma engine with 128 hp. The HB20 is available with a six speed automatic and manual transmission for both 1.0-litre and 1.6-litre.

HB20X

The Hyundai HB20X is a mini SUV version which sets it apart from the standard HB20. As is the case for other similar models, it is available only with front-wheel drive. It is produced and sold only in Brazil to compete in the expanding mini SUV market (see Ford EcoSport and Fiat Idea Adventure).

This version contains mixed use tires, a suspension raised slightly and a few visual upgrades. It is available only with the 1.6L gamma engine.

HB20S

The Hyundai HB20S is the sedan version of the HB20 hatchback. It has the same engine and transmission choices from the regular HB20. It has the same wheelbase as the hatchback but is longer with 4.23 m (166.5 in) and has a bigger trunk (450 liters against three hundred liters in the regular HB20).

  • Hyundai HB20 (rear)
  • Side view of the Hyundai HB20

Second generation (2019)
Second generation
Overview
Production2019–present
AssemblyPiracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
PlatformHyundai-Kia PB
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L Kappa I3
1.0 L Turbo Kappa I3
1.6 L Gamma I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length3,940 mm (155.1 in) (hatchback)
4,260 mm (167.7 in) (sedan)
3,995 mm (157.3 in) (crossover)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in)

The second generation HB20 was launched in 17 September 2019.[3] It is now available in a crossover-look variant named HB20X.[4]

References
  1. "Novo HB20". Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  2. "Hyundai HB20 estreia na próxima semana - Carros - iG". Carros.ig.com.br. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. "Novo Hyundai HB20 parte de R$ 46.490 e vai a R$ 77.990; veja todas as versões, preços e equipamentos das três carrocerias". revistaautoesporte.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. HB20, Hyundai. "Novo Hyundai HB20 2020 é lançado com preço inicial de R$ 46.490". Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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