Hyundai i20 Handbrake Lever Replacement Parts

The Hyundai i20 uses a conventional mechanical handbrake lever fitted in the centre console throughout all generations, so a used lever is a straightforward used part to source. This applies to both the first generation (2008–2014) and the second generation (2014–2020), as well as the third generation (2020 onwards). None of these generations switched to an electric parking brake, so you are looking for the right part.

These two cars are from different generations — the 2012 model is a first-generation i20 (2008–2014) and the 2016 model is a second-generation i20 (2014–2020) — and the centre console and lever assembly changed between those generations, so the parts are very unlikely to be directly interchangeable. Stick to sourcing a lever from the same generation as your car. Confirm the exact part compatibility with the breaker against your registration to be safe.

No — the engine variant does not affect handbrake lever fitment on the i20, as the lever is an interior trim component unrelated to the drivetrain. You should focus on matching the generation and trim level rather than worrying about whether the donor car had a petrol or diesel engine.

Trim level can affect the appearance and finish of the centre console area on the i20, so a lever from a lower trim such as Classic may look different to one from a higher trim such as SE or Premium, even within the same generation. The mechanical fitment is generally the same across trims within a generation, but if the look of your interior matters to you, try to match the trim level as closely as possible. Check with the breaker that the donor car's trim matches yours if you want a like-for-like finish.

The door count does not affect handbrake lever fitment, as the lever sits in the centre console and is the same regardless of whether the donor car was a 3-door or 5-door model. Simply match the generation and you should be fine, but always confirm with the breaker against your registration plate to avoid any surprises.

The first-generation i20 received a facelift around 2012 and the second generation around 2018, and while these facelifts were primarily exterior updates, interior trim components can sometimes change subtly. The handbrake lever may well interchange within the same generation across the facelift, but this is not guaranteed, so it is worth confirming with the breaker by quoting both the donor car's year and your own registration to make sure the parts match.