Hyundai HB20

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Hyundai HB20
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Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Production2012–present
AssemblyBrazil: 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

The Hyundai HB20 is a subcompact car produced by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2012 in Brazil. It is the first and only Hyundai model strategically developed and produced exclusively for the Brazilian market. Offered with a range of flex-fuel engines, it was not exported to other Latin American countries until 2016, when it began to be sold in Paraguay and Uruguay, [1] and eventually in Mexico and Colombia in 2022.

Contents

"HB" stands for "Hyundai Brasil", while the number "20" is the company’s characterization for vehicles in this segment in line with the similarly sized Hyundai i20. [2]

First generation (HB; 2012)

First generation
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Overview
Model code HB
Production2012–2019
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)
Length3,920 mm (154.3 in) (hatchback)
4,230 mm (166.5 in) (sedan)
3,995 mm (157.3 in) (HB20X)
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, which are 1.0-litre and 1.6-litre. [3] The higher versions do feature a 1.6-litre Gamma engine with 128 hp. The HB20 is available with both automatic and manual transmission for 1.6-litre and only manual transmission for 1.0-litre in this generation.

In 2013, over 75% of the HB20 parts are made in Brazil. [4]

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 larger trunk at 450 L (16 cu ft) compared to the 300 L (11 cu ft) in the regular HB20.

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.

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

Concept car

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Hyundai HB20 R-Spec Concept

The Hyundai HB20 R-Spec Concept was presented at the 2014 São Paulo Motor Show. [5]

Safety

The HB20 in its most basic version for Latin America received 3 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in March 2013. [6]

The updated HB20 in its most basic version for Latin America received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in November 2013. [7]

Second generation (BR2; 2019)

Second generation
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Hyundai Graviti HB20X (Colombia)
Overview
Model code BR2
Also calledHyundai Getz HB20 [8] [9]
Hyundai Accent HB20S [9]
Hyundai Graviti HB20X [9]
Production2019–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)
Length3,940 mm (155.1 in) (hatchback)
4,260 mm (167.7 in) (sedan)
3,995 mm (157.3 in) (HB20X)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Hyundai Accent (Mexico)

The second generation HB20 was launched on 17 September 2019. [10] It is also available in a crossover-look variant named HB20X. [11]

Facelift

The facelifted HB20 was released in July 2022 for the 2023 model year. [12]

On 27 September 2022, the HB20 arrived to the Mexican market, replacing the locally-built Accent. Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, the HB20 is available in three trim levels; GL (sedan only), GL Mid, and GLS. It is also available with an automatic or manual transmission. [13] [14]

Safety

The most basic version for Latin America with 2 airbags and ESC received 1 star for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2019 (one level above 2010-2015). [15]

The most basic version for Latin America with 2 airbags, driver pretensioner and no ESC received 0 stars from Latin NCAP in 2020 under its new protocol (one level above 2019, similar to Euro NCAP 2014). [16]

The most basic version for Latin America of the facelifted HB20 with 6 airbags, airbag switch, driver pretensioner, front load limiters, ESC and speed assist received 3 stars from Latin NCAP in 2023 (one level above 2019, similar to Euro NCAP 2014). [17]

Sales

YearBrazil [lower-roman 1] Mexico [lower-roman 2] Colombia [lower-roman 3]
201222,053 [18]
2013157,704 [19]
2014179,728 [20]
2015162,801 [21]
2016167,629 [22]
2017137,777 [23]
2018137,677 [24]
2019136,490 [25]
2020110,555 [26]
2021112,034 [27]
2022121,684 [28] 1,320 [29]
2023119,190 [30] 9,799 [31] 2,436 [32]

Notes

  1. Figures include both the HB20 and HB20S (sold from 2013 onwards).
  2. Sales figures include both the Sedan and Hatchback bodystyles.
  3. Sales figures include both the HB20S Accent and HB20 Getz.

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