Hyundai HB20
The Hyundai HB20 is a subcompact car made by the South Korean company Hyundai Motor Company. It has been produced in Brazil since 2012 and was created specifically for the Brazilian market. The car is known for having a variety of flex-fuel engines, which allow it to run on different types of fuel, such as ethanol and gasoline. The HB20 was first sold outside Brazil in 2016, starting with Paraguay and Uruguay, [1] and later in Mexico and Colombia in 2022. The name "HB20" stands for "Hyundai Brasil" and the number "20" is used to indicate the car's size category, similar to the Hyundai i20.[2]
| Hyundai HB20 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Brazil: Piracicaba, São Paulo (Hyundai Motor Brasil) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Related | Hyundai Accent Hyundai i20 Kia Rio |
First Generation (HB; 2012-2019)
[change | change source]| First generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Model code | HB |
| Production | 2012–2019 |
| Designer | Casey Hyun |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.0 L Kappa MPi FLEX I3 1.6 L Gamma MPi FLEX I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,920 mm (154.3 in) (hatchback) 4,230 mm (166.5 in) (sedan) 3,995 mm (157.3 in) (HB20X) |
| Width | 1,680–1,710 mm (66.1–67.3 in) |
| Height | 1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in) |
The first generation of the Hyundai HB20 was produced from 2012 to 2019. It offered two engine options: a 1.0-litre and a 1.6-litre. The higher trim models were equipped with a 1.6-litre Gamma engine, which produced 128 horsepower. The HB20 was available with both automatic and manual transmissions for the 1.6-litre engine, while the 1.0-litre version only had a manual transmission. By 2013, over 75% of the parts used in the HB20 were produced in Brazil.
HB20s
[change | change source]The Hyundai HB20S is the sedan version of the HB20 hatchback. It shares the same engine and transmission options as the hatchback. The HB20S has the same wheelbase as the hatchback but is longer, measuring 4.23 meters (166.5 inches), and features a larger trunk capacity of 450 litres (16 cubic feet), compared to the 300 litres (11 cubic feet) in the HB20 hatchback.
HB20X
[change | change source]The Hyundai HB20X is a mini SUV variant of the HB20, designed to compete in the growing mini SUV market in Brazil. It features front-wheel drive, mixed-use tires, a slightly raised suspension, and visual upgrades compared to the standard HB20. The HB20X is only available with the 1.6-litre Gamma engine and was produced and sold exclusively in Brazil.
Second Generation (BR2; 2019–present)
[change | change source]| Second generation | |
|---|---|
 Hyundai Graviti HB20X (Colombia) | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | BR2 |
| Also called | Hyundai Getz HB20[3][4] Hyundai Accent HB20S[4] Hyundai Graviti HB20X[4] |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.0 L Kappa MPi FLEX I3 1.0 L Kappa T-GDi FLEX I3 1.6 L Gamma MPi FLEX I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm (99.6 in) |
| Length | 3,940 mm (155.1 in) (hatchback) 4,260 mm (167.7 in) (sedan) 3,995 mm (157.3 in) (HB20X) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Accent (Mexico) |
The second generation of the Hyundai HB20 was launched on September 17, 2019. Its also avaliable in the sedan version the HB20S and the crossover look version the HB20X.
Facelift
[change | change source]A facelifted version of the HB20 was released in July 2022 for the 2023 model year.[5] The updated HB20 was introduced in Mexico on September 27, 2022, replacing the locally built Hyundai Accent. The facelifted model is available in sedan and hatchback body styles and comes in three trim levels: GL (sedan only), GL Mid, and GLS. It can be equipped with either an automatic or manual transmission.[6][7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Novo HB20". Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ↑ "Hyundai Launches Brazil-Exclusive Model, HB20". HYUNDAI MOTORS. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ↑ autotimesnews (2020-09-17). "Hyundai revives Getz hatchback |". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mantilla, Óscar Julián Restrepo (2020-09-02). "Hyundai HB20 Getz, Accent y Graviti en Colombia: Precios y características". El Carro Colombiano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ↑ "Oficial: Novo Hyundai HB20 2023 tem visual revelado antes do lançamento". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ↑ "Hyundai HB20 2023 llega a México, conoce precios y versiones de este hatchback hecho en Brasil". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ↑ "Hyundai HB20 Sedán 2023 llega a México, conoce precios y versiones de este auto hecho en Brasil". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2022-09-30.