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 |
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]