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Hyundai i20 launch and HB20 market trends in Brazil

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Hyundai began selling the fourth‑generation i20 across its Brazilian dealer network on 23 July 2026. The compact hatchback is built Built at the Piracicaba plant alongside on the HB20 and Creta, and K3 platform, the hatchback is offered in six trims with from R$ 99,990 to R$ 139,990. It measures 4.13 m × 1.78 m × 1.49 m, has a 2.58 m wheelbase and a 346‑litre trunk. Power comes from two 1.0‑litre 1.0‑L three‑cylinder Kappa engines (80 – an 80 hp NA naturally aspirated unit with a five‑speed manual, manual and a 115 hp turbo turbo‑charged unit with a six‑speed automatic). automatic. Higher‑spec versions models feature dual 12.3‑inch screens, OTA updates, Bluelink connectivity and advanced driver‑assist packages. No Hyundai SmartSense ADAS; no hybrid or electric variant version is sold locally. In the broader The i20’s design has shifted toward a crossover silhouette, with a larger digital cockpit, Y‑shaped full‑width LED daytime‑running lights and body cladding. Prototypes shown in Scandinavia and Europe preview mild‑hybrid (48 V) powertrains for non‑Brazil markets, while an LPG‑compatible version is slated for Italy. A European‑spec model will be produced in Turkey, offering mild‑hybrid and an N‑Line hot‑hatch variant. Hyundai lineup, confirmed the HB20 attracted strong consumer interest will remain in production through at least 2028, with the used‑car market. A NaPista study found it was three‑door HB20S ending mid‑2027 to make way for the most searched used car in Brazil during upcoming Bayon SUV. The i20 launch was supported by a national marketing campaign that positioned the first half of 2026, with 223 000 queries, surpassing model between the Volkswagen Gol HB20 and Chevrolet Onix. Average used‑car prices rose 3.49 % from January to June, with the HB20’s resale value increasing 3.68 %. Creta, targeting buyers seeking a more upscale compact car. The study i20 also highlighted entered Brazil’s list of the 2017 Hyundai Azera as a value option, listed around R$118 650. These developments reinforce ten cheapest new cars, underscoring Hyundai’s solid position in Brazil’s compact segment as it continues HB20 production through 2028 and prepares push into the entry‑level Bayon SUV. segment while the used‑car market continues to favor well‑equipped, low‑mileage models.

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