Second Hand Hyundai i20 Radiator

The first-generation i20 ran from 2008 to 2014, while the second generation (the completely redesigned model) started from 2015, so a 2013 radiator and a 2016 radiator come from different generations with different engine families and different cooling system layouts. Crossing that 2014–2015 generation boundary means the parts are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code before ordering.

The first-generation i20 received a facelift around 2012, and the second generation received its own refresh around 2018, so 'facelift' can mean different things depending on which generation your car belongs to. Within the same generation, whether the radiator crosses the facelift year cleanly depends on any ancillary or mounting changes made mid-production, so confirm this with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming it fits because the generation name matches. Engine code is the single most reliable detail to give them.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment — the Classic, Premium, SE, and other i20 trim designations are purely about interior and exterior specification, not the cooling system. What actually matters is that both cars share the same engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, so confirm those details match. Bear in mind that a radiator pulled from a different trim car may arrive with different brackets or pipe routing if ancillary mounting changed, so confirm the exact spec with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, fuel type matters — the petrol and diesel engines in the i20 have different thermal outputs and different coolant flow requirements, meaning the radiators are not the same part. Always tell the breaker your fuel type and, ideally, your engine code from your V5C or a VIN check, as that is the most reliable way to ensure the donor car matches yours. Never assume a petrol radiator will drop straight into a diesel car or vice versa.

Gearbox type can affect radiator fitment because some automatic transmissions use the radiator to cool the transmission fluid via an integrated cooler, which a manual-car radiator would not have. If your car is automatic, you may need a radiator with the correct transmission cooler connections, or a separate cooler depending on the specific variant. Confirm with the breaker what transmission your donor radiator came from before purchasing.

Year and model alone are not enough, because several different engine codes were offered in the i20 across its production run and the radiator follows the engine, not the badge. The engine code from your V5C or a free VIN check is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker, alongside your fuel type and whether your car is manual or automatic. Supply those details and the breaker can cross-reference the donor vehicle properly before you commit.