Second Hand Hyundai i20 Boot Lid

The i20 has run across two main generations: the first-generation ran from 2008 to 2014, and the second-generation from 2015 onwards, with a facelift arriving around 2018. Boot lids are generation-specific, so a first-gen lid will not swap onto a second-gen car and vice versa. When searching, always confirm which generation your car belongs to, as the body pressing changed completely between them.

Both the 2012 and 2013 i20 sit within the first generation (2008–2014), so they share the same body shell and a boot lid from either year should be directly comparable. That said, confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mid-generation pressing changes can occasionally affect panel details that are not always well documented. If the part numbers match, you can have greater confidence in the fit.

The 2018 facelift updated the rear styling of the second-generation i20 (2015 onwards), and the boot lid pressing changed as part of that refresh. This means a pre-facelift second-gen lid (2015–2017) is unlikely to be a straight swap onto a post-facelift car, or vice versa. Name the generation boundary and facelift year to your breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration before purchasing.

Trim level — whether SE, SE Connect, Advance, Premium, or any other — does not affect which boot lid fits your i20; fitment is determined by generation and body style, not specification. However, higher trim levels may have had a rear wiper, spoiler, or different badge mounting points, so the used lid you buy may have extra holes or mouldings you need to account for. The breaker can advise on cosmetic differences, but none of these affect whether the panel physically fits your car.

Yes, this matters significantly — the 3-door and 5-door i20 have different rear apertures and the boot lids are not interchangeable between the two body styles. Always tell the breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door when requesting a quote. Engine size and trim make no difference to this, but body style is the first question to get right.

Ask the breaker to confirm the generation (first-gen 2008–2014 or second-gen 2015 onwards), whether it is from the pre- or post-2018 facelift if second-gen, and whether it is from a 3-door or 5-door car. Also check whether the lid has a rear wiper hole, spoiler mounting points, or badge holes that match your car's current setup, as these cosmetic details vary. Confirming all of this against your registration plate will give you the best chance of receiving a panel that fits correctly.