Hyundai i30 Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

Yes, the Hyundai i30 uses gas-filled bonnet struts (also called bonnet lifters or bonnet props) to hold the bonnet open, so this is a genuine part to source. Most generations of the i30 use two struts, one on each side. If your strut has lost pressure and no longer holds the bonnet up, a used replacement from a breaker is a straightforward fix.

The second-generation i30 (Mk2) ran from 2012 to 2017, with a facelift arriving around 2015 that updated the front end including the bonnet line. Both your 2012 and a 2014 donor car sit in the pre-facelift phase of the Mk2, so fitment is very likely - however, confirm the exact part number with the breaker against both registrations to be sure before buying.

The Mk2 i30 facelift arrived around 2015, and while the bonnet strut itself is a mechanical component rather than a panel, any subtle changes to bonnet geometry or hinge position at the facelift boundary could affect whether the strut length and mounting points match. This is exactly the kind of cross-facelift question to run past the breaker, quoting both registrations, so they can compare part numbers before you commit.

Trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the i30 - the bonnet and its supporting struts are shared across SE, Premium, Sport, N Line and other trim grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences in how the engine bay looks, but the strut mounting points and gas-strut specification are the same. Just match the generation and facelift period, not the trim badge.

No - the first-generation i30 (Mk1, roughly 2007 to 2012) and the second-generation Mk2 (2012 to 2017) are entirely different platforms with different bonnet sizes and mounting points, so the struts are not interchangeable. Make sure any used strut you source is from the correct generation; if you are unsure which generation your car is, give the breaker your registration and they can confirm.

Used breakers typically sell bonnet struts individually, so you do not need to buy a pair if only one has failed. That said, if your car has covered a lot of miles it is worth asking the breaker for two, since if one strut has lost pressure the other is likely to follow soon. NS (nearside, passenger side) and OS (offside, driver side) struts on the i30 are usually the same part, but confirm this with the breaker when ordering.