en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hyundai has launched the all-new i20 2027 in Brazil. The model's pricing and dimensions significantly overlap with the existing HB20 lineup, potentially leading to product line adjustments. The i20 is produced at the Piracicaba plant, the third model at this facility, sharing the production line with the HB20, HB20S, and Creta.

In terms of pricing, the i20 directly competes with the HB20. The i20 2027 is available in five versions (Comfort MT, Limited MT, Limited AT, Platinum AT, and Ultimate AT) along with a special X-Line edition, with prices ranging from R$99,990 to R$139,990. After simplifying its product line, the HB20 hatchback offers four versions: Comfort MT, Limited MT, Limited AT, and Platinum AT, priced from R$96,140 to R$132,490. The three-box HB20S, with equivalent configurations, is priced between R$105,290 and R$138,890, making it more expensive than some i20 versions. Consumers need only spend approximately R$3,000 more to upgrade from the HB20 Comfort to the i20 Comfort, gaining the same mechanical assembly, larger interior space, and richer features.

Regarding the powertrain, the HB20, HB20S, and i20 all feature a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine, producing a maximum power of 80 hp and peak torque of 10.2 kgfm; or a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. To benefit from a more favorable tax rate, the i20's turbocharged version has its power output adjusted to 115 hp, lower than the 120 hp achieved by the HB20 and HB20S when using ethanol fuel, while torque remains at 17.5 kgfm.

In terms of dimensions, the i20 holds a comprehensive advantage. Its body length is 11.5 cm longer than the HB20, with a wheelbase of 2,580 mm, providing 5 cm more rear legroom. The vehicle's width and height are 6 cm and 3.5 cm greater, respectively, and the trunk volume is 346 liters, surpassing the HB20's 300 liters.

Hyundai has not yet commented on the future of the HB20, but the price overlap and identical powertrain suggest the model series may face adjustments. The HB20S, with lower sales than the hatchback version, is the most threatened. Drawing on the strategy of the Volkswagen Polo Track, the HB20 might maintain production by introducing a version with more basic features and a lower price, primarily targeting corporate and disabled customers. Additionally, the Piracicaba plant's production capacity is nearing its limit with little room for expansion, and the market performance of the all-new i20 will determine the production cycle of the HB20, Hyundai's first model designed specifically for the Brazilian market.

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