Hyundai HB20 is undoubtedly One of the sensation cars in Argentina. Both for the one who knows the reputation that precedes it and for the one who “found” it as one of the most economical models in the market.
Available at the moment only with body 5 doors (hatchback), it arrives imported from Brazil, where it is produced in the plant that the brand has in Piracicaba, in San Pablo. Soon it will also be offered with 4 doors (sedan).
This model was created and developed for the Brazilian marketFrom there comes its denomination (Hyundai Brazil 20, in relation to the segment in which it competes). And since it appeared, in 2012, it became a real event: it never got out of the podium of the best selling cars there.
That was one of the reasons for his delay to disembark in Argentina, since the plant could not supply other markets that were not the Brazilian. Then came the local import restrictions, which produced the arrival of the HB20 only at the end of last year.
His arrival caused another surprise. The Korean brand was labeled as a company “Semi” Premiumnot only for the evolution of design and technology that their vehicles have had but also for the tariffs and taxes with which they were taxed. Therefore, seeing a hyundai among the 10 most accessible models in the country was an impact.
The version that ends up arriving in the country is the redesigned second generation, although it continues to use the same original platform. It is a model with good proportions, a hatchback Classic, one could say. Its compact size makes it ideal for daily use in urban environments.
While it is a style that is not surprising by its boldness or avant -garde, it must be recognized that The rear sector attracts attention to the drawing of its lights.
The version tested by Clarion It was the most equipped of the range, called Platinum Safety, which is recognized by LED lights on the front headlights and chrome doors.
Simple interior but with a lot of quality for the Hyundai HB20.Inside the formula is repeated. The style is rather conventional without any “rulo” that stands out. Space is logical for a four -meter long model although It can be half just at leg height For people more than 1.80 meters who want to travel back.
But what is lacking for quality. The reality is that all terminations and materials used offer high perceived quality. The enlargements are prolijos and nothing sounds “lazy” or “can”. The idea that gives is a solid car.
The board is digital, with a good amount of information and easy to read, but without configuration options. The touch screen is not very large but it is available to any average driver and has a practical analog command panel that make the operation of any function simpler.
The Hyundai HB20 board is digital but does not offer configuration options.The only distinguished element with respect to other models is the wireless charger of the phone, “hidden” within the central console, which contributes not to “spot” the cell phone in each traffic light.
How is Hyundai HB20
Hyundai HB20 reaches the market with a somewhat outdated engine with respect to a good part of the competition. While most propellers today propose displacement, supercharging by turbo and direct injection, the Korean brand model mounts a gasoline 1.6 liters of natural aspiration.
While his 123 horses make him more powerful than several of his rivals, the 152 nm torque is below. But beyond the numbers, here what counts a lot are the sensations. In the case of HB20, the impression is that the responses at low laps are not as energetic as those of a turbo engine. To have them you have to wait for the account to exceed 2,700 rpm.
The Hyundai HB20 screen is not so large but has practical analog commands.The automatic gearbox of this version (also offers a 6 -speed manual) compensates for that deficit. It is a converter transmission and 6 relationships that Performs that performs the march steps quickly and smoothly.
Like any model of this category, the behavior of its suspensions has the launch comfort as a goal. However, the HB20 is rather firm, which significantly raises its route behavior.
Special mention deserves your direction, fast and effective and with fair hardness For each situation. A steering wheel with circular ring and good grip contributes.
The quality perception of Hyundai HB20 is very high.The level of equipment of this Hyundai is the highest that you will find in the category and honors the name of the version (Platinum Safety), since the security elements it offers are many and of large functioning.
In particular systems such as the emergency autonomous brake or the lane maintenance system. In the first, its appearance is not only limited to an emergency braking; If you go very close to the front, the system is going to “comb” the brake To alert you from that risk. And in the case of lane maintenance, corrections make them with great precision.
With a range that goes from $ 21.900.000 to the $ 27.900.000 From this full version, the Hyundai HB20 appears as one of the outstanding options among the compacts, offering one of the best price-product equations.
Hyundai HB20 is one of the cheapest cars on the market.Versions and prices
- Comfort MT $ 21.900.000
- Comfort AT $ 24.600.000
- Platinum Safety $27.900.000
Technical file
Axis Distance 2,530 mm
50 liter fuel tank
Potency 123 cv and 6.300 RPM
Torque 152 Nm a 4.850 rpm
Automatic transmission, 6 speeds
One. 0-100 km/h 10.9 segdos
Average consumption 8.5 l/100 km
Main equipment
ABS and stability control (ESP)
Front side airbags
Emergency autonomous brake
Lane centered system
Reversing Chamber C/Sensors
Wireless phone charger
