Hyundai launched new HB20

Hyundai Motor Brazil has revealed the name of the new compact to be produced in Brazil from September 2012 as HB20.

“HB” stands for “Hyundai Brazil” and “20” is the number used by Hyundai to globally identify models with this platform size.

The company released teaser images of HB20 signalling the continuation of Hyundai’s signature Fluidic Sculpture design language.

Exclusive for the Brazilian market, The HB20 comes with three powertrains: 1.0L and 1.6L, with a manual gearbox and 1.6L, with automatic transmission.


The vehicle's 5-speed manual gearbox has precise and perfect shifting, providing comfort and a rapid response. The automatic option has four gears, with smooth changing.

All versions are equipped with a flex-fuel engine.

The 1.0L model has three cylinders and gains in power due to reduced friction and better energy efficiency, leading to lower fuel consumption, a reduction in pollutant emissions and lower maintenance costs.

It is considered to be 6% more powerful than the segment's average.

The 1.6L version has four cylinders and emits 23% more power than the segment's average.

The HB20 is equipped with a continuous variable valve timing (CVVT), which optimizes the air-fuel mixture both at low and high RPM, leading to improved performance and fuel consumption.