Cheap Hyundai Kona Bonnet Latch

The Hyundai Kona first generation ran from 2017 to 2023, with a facelift arriving in 2020 that updated the front end including the grille, lights and bumper. Both your 2018 and 2020 cars sit within the same first-generation platform, but because the facelift falls exactly on that 2020 boundary, whether the bonnet latch and its striker alignment interchanges across it is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

The Kona first generation facelift arrived in 2020, bringing changes to the front-end styling, and it is not certain that the bonnet latch mounting points or catch geometry remained identical across that facelift boundary. Name the facelift year to the breaker and ask them to cross-reference the part against your registration number to be sure. Do not assume compatibility across the 2020 facelift without that confirmation.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet latch on the Hyundai Kona — the latch mechanism is shared across SE, SE Connect, Premium, Premium SE, and N Line variants within the same generation and facelift period. The trim level mainly affects interior equipment and cosmetic exterior details rather than structural front-end hardware. So when sourcing a used latch from a breaker, focus on the generation and whether the donor car is pre or post the 2020 facelift, not the trim badge.

For the standard Hyundai Kona, the bonnet latch is fitted across petrol, diesel, and hybrid variants and the engine type does not affect which latch is used. The Kona Electric (e-Kona) has a different front-end design with no conventional grille opening in the same position, so parts from the electric model may not be directly interchangeable with ICE variants — confirm this with the breaker if the donor car's drivetrain differs from yours. Stick to matching generation and facelift period first, then flag the electric versus combustion distinction to be safe.

A 2019 Kona is a pre-facelift first-generation car, while a 2022 Kona is a post-facelift first-generation model following the 2020 refresh. Both sit within the same overall generation, but because the facelift updated front-end components, you should check with the breaker using both registrations before assuming the latch will transfer across that 2020 facelift divide.

On Findapart you can request quotes from multiple UK vehicle dismantlers who will identify the correct latch for your specific Kona by checking your registration against the donor car's details. When contacting breakers, tell them your registration, whether your car is the standard combustion version or the electric model, and they can confirm whether the part is pre or post the 2020 facelift. Getting quotes from several breakers is the best way to find the right part at a competitive price.