THE HB20 It is the first popular car from Hyundai manufactured in Brazil and was launched on September 12, 2012. The HB20 started the new HB line, which stands for "Hyundai Brazil," which included a compact crossover called the HB20X and a sedan called the HB20S.

The model entered the hatchback market to compete with the Volkswagen Gol, Fiat Palio, Ford Ka, Peugeot 207, Renault Sandero, Toyota Etios, and Chevrolet Onix. On January 22, 2013, the crossover version called HB20X was launched, and on April 18, 2013, the sedan version of the model, named HB20S, was launched. In 2015, the HB20 line underwent its first facelift, gaining a new front end with the hexagonal grille, first on the HB20 hatchback and the HB20X crossover, and later on the HB20S sedan. It was the third best-selling car in Brazil in 2015 and 2016. In 2019, it will participate in the HB20 Motorsport one-make competition.

With 105,506 units sold in 2018, the Hyundai HB20 came in second on the list of best-selling cars last year.

The most affordable car model is the HB20 Unique 1.0 Flex 12V worth R$43.183remaining in 16th on the list of cheapest cars in Brazil.