Used Hyundai i20 Bonnet Strut

The Hyundai i20 uses gas-pressurised bonnet struts (sometimes called bonnet supports or gas struts) rather than a simple prop rod, so the part you're looking for does genuinely exist on this model. There is one strut on each side of the bonnet, and both sides are typically available from dismantlers individually or as a pair. If yours has sagged or failed, replacing like-for-like from a breaker is a straightforward and cost-effective fix.

The i20 ran across two main generations: the first generation (GB) covered roughly 2008 to 2014, and the second generation (BC) ran from 2015 onwards, with the BC receiving a facelift around 2018. A 2012 car is a first-gen GB and a 2016 car is a second-gen BC, so these are different platforms and the struts are not interchangeable. You need to source a strut from the correct generation for your car.

Both a 2017 and a 2019 or 2020 i20 fall within the second-generation BC model, but 2018 is the commonly cited facelift point for that generation, which can bring changes to front-end components including bonnet fitment. Whether the bonnet strut itself is affected by that facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration number before buying, as mounting points and strut dimensions can sometimes change at a facelift even when the bonnets look similar.

Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the i20 - Classic, SE, Premium and any other trim all share the same bonnet and strut setup within a given generation. The bonnet strut is a purely functional component with no trim-specific variation, so you can buy from any trim level provided it's the same generation as your car. There are no cosmetic differences to worry about either, as the struts sit under the bonnet and are not visible from outside.

No, the number of doors does not affect bonnet strut fitment - the front-end structure including the bonnet and its supporting struts is shared across body styles within a generation. You can buy a strut from a 3-door or 5-door i20 of the same generation without concern. Just make sure the generation matches your car, as that is the key fitment factor.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the exact generation and facelift period of your car before pulling the part. It's also worth mentioning the model year, as this helps confirm which side of any facelift boundary your car sits on. Bonnet struts are usually sold individually, so let the breaker know whether you need the nearside (NS), offside (OS), or both, and ask them to confirm the part is tested and not seized or weakened.