Hyundai Coupe Headlight Replacement Parts

The Hyundai Coupe (also sold as the Tiburon in some markets) was sold in the UK across two main generations: the first generation (RD) ran from around 1996 to 2001, and the second generation (GK) ran from 2002 to 2009, with a facelift arriving in 2007 that updated the front end including the headlights. When searching for a used headlight, knowing which generation and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift is the most important information you can give a breaker.

This is a key boundary to be aware of: the GK-generation Coupe received a facelift in 2007, and headlights, grilles and front bumpers typically change at a facelift, so a 2005 (pre-facelift) unit and a 2008 (post-facelift) unit are unlikely to be the same part. That said, whether a specific headlight will or won't cross that 2007 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as there can be overlap around the changeover year. Never assume a pre-facelift unit will drop straight in to a post-facelift car without checking.

Trim level does not affect headlight fitment on the Hyundai Coupe — the front-end pressings and light housings are shared across S, SE and SIII grades within the same generation and facelift period. You may find cosmetic differences such as chrome detailing or smoked finishes depending on what was fitted to the donor car, so it's worth checking the style matches your preference. The generation and facelift period remain the only fitment-critical factors.

On a UK right-hand-drive Hyundai Coupe, the driver sits on the right, so the driver's side headlight is the OS (offside), which is the right-hand light when you're standing in front of the car looking at it. The passenger side is the NS (nearside), on the left as you face the car. Always confirm NS or OS with your breaker to avoid being sent the wrong unit.

Both 2003 and 2006 fall within the pre-facelift phase of the second-generation (GK) Coupe, which ran from 2002 through to the 2007 facelift, so there is a reasonable chance the headlights are compatible. However, you should still confirm the part against your specific registration with the breaker, as minor running changes can occur within a pre-facelift period. Providing your reg number to the breaker is the safest way to ensure you get the correct unit.

Engine size makes no difference to headlight fitment on the Hyundai Coupe; the front-end body and lighting parts are shared regardless of whether your car has the 1.6, 2.0 or 2.7 V6 engine. The details that do matter are the generation (first-gen RD or second-gen GK) and whether your car is pre- or post-2007 facelift. Do confirm with the breaker whether your car has halogen or any alternative headlight variant, as bulb and wiring configurations can differ within the same generation.