Engineering:Hyundai HB20

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Short description: Subcompact car produced by Hyundai marketed only for Latin American markets
Hyundai HB20
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2012–present
AssemblyBrazil: Piracicaba, São Paulo (Hyundai Motor Brasil)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia PB
RelatedHyundai 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] eventually in Mexico and Colombia in 2022, and Argentina in 2024.

"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
Overview
Production2012–2019
DesignerCasey Hyun
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.0 L Kappa MPi FLEX I3
1.6 L Gamma MPi FLEX I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
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) (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 an adventure 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.

  • Hyundai HB20 (rear)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • 2016 Hyundai HB20 (facelift)

Concept car

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
Hyundai Graviti HB20X (Colombia)
Overview
Also calledHyundai Getz HB20[8][9]
Hyundai Accent HB20S[9]
Hyundai Graviti HB20X[9]
Production2019–present
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.0 L Kappa MPi FLEX I3
1.0 L Kappa T-GDi FLEX I3
1.6 L Gamma MPi FLEX I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
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) (HB20X)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,470–1,550 mm (57.9–61.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai 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]

  • Hyundai HB20X (Brazil) rear view
    Hyundai HB20X (Brazil) rear view
  • Hyundai HB20S (Brazil) front view
    Hyundai HB20S (Brazil) front view
  • Hyundai Graviti HB20X (Colombia) interior
    Hyundai Graviti HB20X (Colombia) interior

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]

  • Hyundai HB20 (Colombia, facelift)
  • Rear view
  • Interior
  • Hyundai HB20S (Colombia, facelift)
    Hyundai HB20S (Colombia, facelift)

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

Year Brazil[lower-roman 1] Mexico[lower-roman 2] Colombia[lower-roman 3]
2012 22,053[18]
2013 157,704[19]
2014 179,728[20]
2015 162,801[21]
2016 167,629[22]
2017 137,777[23]
2018 137,677[24]
2019 136,490[25]
2020 110,555[26]
2021 112,034[27]
2022 121,684[28] 1,320[29]
2023 119,190[30] 9,799[31] 2,436[32]
2024 134,398[33] 5,351[34]

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Novo HB20". http://www.hyundai.com/br/pt/Showroom/Cars/NovoHB20/PIP/index.html. 
  2. ↑ "Hyundai Launches Brazil-Exclusive Model, HB20" (in en). https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom/hyundai-launches-brazil-exclusive-model%252C-hb20-0000001349. 
  3. ↑ "Hyundai HB20 estreia na próxima semana – Carros – iG". Carros.ig.com.br. http://carros.ig.com.br/noticias/hyundai+hb20+estreia+na+proxima+semana/5248.html. 
  4. ↑ "Hyundai: um ano de produção na fábrica de Piracicaba". 20 September 2013. http://automotivebusiness.com.br/pt/posts/noticias/hyundai-um-ano-de-producao-na-fabrica-de-piracicaba/. 
  5. ↑ "Hyundai HB20 R-Spec Concept : l'i20 du Brésil s'encanaille" (in fr). 2014-10-31. https://www.autonews.fr/nouveautes/concept-cars/178584-hyundai-hb20-r-spec-i20/. 
  6. ↑ "Official results of the Hyundai HB20 + 2 Airbags 2013". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/28/hyundai-hb20-+-2-airbags. 
  7. ↑ "Official results of the Hyundai HB20 + 2 Airbags (from august 2013) 2013". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/37/hyundai-hb20-+-2-airbags-from-august-2013. 
  8. ↑ autotimesnews (2020-09-17). "Hyundai revives Getz hatchback |" (in en-GB). https://www.autotimesnews.com/hyundai-revives-getz-hatchback/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Mantilla, Óscar Julián Restrepo (2020-09-02). "Hyundai HB20 Getz, Accent y Graviti en Colombia: Precios y características" (in es-CO). https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/lanzamientos/hyundai-hb20-en-colombia-precios-versiones-y-caracteristicas/. 
  10. ↑ "Novo Hyundai HB20 parte de R$46.490 e vai a R$77.990; veja todas as versões, preços e equipamentos das três carrocerias" (in pt-br). https://revistaautoesporte.globo.com/Noticias/noticia/2019/09/novo-hyundai-hb20-parte-de-r-46490-veja-todas-versoes-precos-e-equipamentos.html. 
  11. ↑ HB20, Hyundai. "Novo Hyundai HB20 2020 é lançado com preço inicial de R$ 46.490" (in pt). https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/371185/novo-hyundai-hb20-2020-lancamento-precos/. 
  12. ↑ "Oficial: Novo Hyundai HB20 2023 tem visual revelado antes do lançamento" (in pt-br). https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/595725/oficial-novo-hyundai-hb20-2023/. 
  13. ↑ "Hyundai HB20 2023 llega a México, conoce precios y versiones de este hatchback hecho en Brasil" (in es-MX). 2022-09-27. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2022/09/27/hyundai-hb20-2023-llega-a-mexico-conoce-precios-y-versiones-de-este-hatchback-hecho-en-brasil. 
  14. ↑ "Hyundai HB20 Sedán 2023 llega a México, conoce precios y versiones de este auto hecho en Brasil" (in es-MX). 2022-09-27. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2022/09/27/hyundai-hb20-sedan-2023-llega-a-mexico-conoce-precios-y-versiones-de-este-auto-hecho-en-brasil. 
  15. ↑ "Official results of the Hyundai HB20 Hatchback + 2 Airbags 2019". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/140/hyundai-hb20-hatchback-+-2-airbags. 
  16. ↑ "Official results of the Hyundai HB20 + 2 Airbags 2020". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/147/hyundai-hb20-+-2-airbags. 
  17. ↑ "Official results of the Hyundai New HB20 + 6 Airbags 2023". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/179/hyundai-new-hb20-+-6-airbags. 
  18. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2012" (in pt-br). 2021-05-11. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2012/. 
  19. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2013" (in pt-br). 2021-05-11. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2013/. 
  20. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2014" (in pt-br). 2021-05-11. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2014/. 
  21. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2015" (in pt-br). 2021-05-11. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2015/. 
  22. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2016" (in pt-br). 2021-05-11. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2016/. 
  23. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2017" (in pt-br). 2021-05-12. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2017/. 
  24. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2018" (in pt-br). 2021-05-12. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2018/. 
  25. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2019" (in pt-br). 2021-05-13. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2019/. 
  26. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020" (in pt-br). 2021-05-13. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2020/. 
  27. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021" (in pt-br). 2021-01-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2021/. 
  28. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022" (in pt-br). 3 February 2022. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2022/. 
  29. ↑ García, Gerardo (2023-01-06). "Los 371 autos más vendidos de México en 2022: el ranking completo con todos los modelos" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2022. 
  30. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2023" (in pt-BR). 8 February 2023. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2023/. 
  31. ↑ García, Gerardo (2024-01-10). "Los autos más vendidos en México en 2023: así queda el ranking con los 389 modelos" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2023. 
  32. ↑ Castañeda, Fabián Rojas (2024-01-19). "Los 100 carros más vendidos de Colombia en 2023: Informe Especial" (in es-CO). https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/industria/100-carros-mas-vendidos-de-colombia-en-2023-informe-especial/. 
  33. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024" (in pt-BR). 4 January 2025. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2024/. 
  34. ↑ Autocosmos (2025-01-13). "Los autos más vendidos en México durante 2024" (in es-MX). Autocosmos. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2025/01/13/los-autos-mas-vendidos-en-mexico-durante-2024. 



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