Used Hyundai i30 Rear Panel

The i30 has run across three well-established generations: the first-generation Mk1 ran from 2007 to 2012, the second-generation Mk2 ran from 2012 to 2017 (with a facelift around 2015), and the third-generation Mk3 arrived in 2017 and continues to the present day. The rear panel is generation-specific, so a Mk1 part will not cross over to a Mk2 or Mk3 car. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact generation you need.

Both a 2014 and a 2016 i30 sit within the Mk2 generation (2012–2017), so they share the same platform, but the 2015 facelift may have introduced pressing changes to exterior panels that are not always obvious from the outside. You should confirm with the breaker whether the specific donor part pre- or post-dates the facelift and whether it matches your car's pressing, quoting your registration for certainty. Never assume facelift panels are identical to pre-facelift ones on a like-for-like basis.

Yes – body style is the single most important factor for a rear panel on the i30. The hatchback and the Tourer estate have entirely different rear-end pressings, so they are not interchangeable under any circumstances. Always specify your body style clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker.

Trim level – whether SE, SE Nav, SR, N Line, or any other grade – does not affect the rear panel pressing itself, so fitment is the same across trims within the same generation and body style. However, be aware that cosmetic differences such as diffuser inserts, trim finishers, or bumper styling can vary between grades, so the piece from the breaker may not be a perfect visual match even if it physically fits. Confirm with the breaker what ancillary trim pieces are included with the panel they have in stock.

No – the Mk2 (2012–2017) and Mk3 (2017–present) are entirely different platforms with different body structures, and the rear panels are not interchangeable between generations. You need a Mk2-specific part for a 2016 car, so decline the 2018 Mk3 donor and ask the breaker to source from the correct generation. Quote your registration to the breaker to make sure the part they supply matches your exact build.

The standard i30 hatchback and the i30 Fastback have distinctly different rear-end profiles and body styles, and whether their rear panels are interchangeable is not something that can be confirmed as fact here. Confirm this directly with the breaker against your specific registration, as they will be able to check the part numbers and donor vehicle details before you commit to buying.