Used Hyundai i20 Exhaust Manifold

Yes, the Hyundai i20 does have an exhaust manifold — it is fitted to all petrol and diesel engine variants across both the first generation (2008–2014) and second generation (2014–2020). On some engines, particularly later ones, the manifold may be integrated with or closely coupled to the catalytic converter housing, so when sourcing a used unit it is worth confirming with the breaker exactly what is included in the assembly and whether the cat is attached.

A 2012 i20 sits in the first generation (2008–2014) and a 2016 i20 sits in the second generation (2014–2020), so these are different platforms with different engine families — a manifold from a first-gen car is very unlikely to fit a second-gen car. The critical thing to match is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and emissions era, so give the breaker your exact registration and ask them to verify the engine code before agreeing anything.

Trim level — whether Classic, Active, SE, Premium, or Sport — does not affect exhaust manifold fitment on the i20; what matters is the engine code and fuel type. The manifold on a petrol i20 Classic with a 1.2-litre engine is the same part as on an SE with the same engine code, so do not let a trim difference put you off a suitable unit. Bear in mind that a used manifold from a higher-mileage trim may show more cosmetic wear, but this does not affect function.

Yes, the emissions standard can affect manifold design, particularly where the catalyst is closely coupled to or integrated with the manifold, because Euro 6 systems have stricter light-off requirements that can change the geometry or material specification. The Euro 5 to Euro 6 transition on the i20 broadly aligns with the second-generation model period from around 2015 onwards, but the exact cutover varies by engine variant. Always confirm the emissions standard with the breaker against your registration to avoid ending up with a manifold that does not match your system or could cause an MOT issue.

Yes, diesel i20 variants including the 1.4 CRDi have a conventional exhaust manifold that feeds into the turbocharger and then the downstream DPF and cat assembly. When sourcing a replacement, the engine code is the key match point; questions about DPF compatibility or cat placement on the diesel system are strong confirm-with-breaker territory, so ask the breaker to verify the full exhaust configuration against your registration before purchasing.

The first-generation i20 ran from 2008 to 2014 and received a facelift during that period, but both sit within the same generation and share the same core engine families, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility within the same engine code. However, whether any detail changes to the manifold were made at the facelift point is not something that can be confirmed without checking, so provide both registrations to the breaker and ask them to compare engine codes before committing to the part.