Second Hand Hyundai Kona Bumper

The Kona has been sold in the UK in two generations: the first generation ran from 2017 to 2023, and the second generation launched in 2023 onwards. Within each generation there was a facelift that updated the front-end styling, so bumpers from different facelift periods are unlikely to be a straight swap even within the same generation. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct facelift variant.

Both a 2019 and a 2021 Kona are first-generation (2017–2023) models, so they share the same platform. However, the first-generation Kona received a facelift in 2021 that changed the front-end design including the bumper and lights, meaning a pre-facelift bumper and a post-facelift bumper may not interchange directly. Confirm with the breaker whether the part they have matches your specific facelift period against your registration.

The 2021 facelift introduced a redesigned front bumper and grille on the first-generation Kona, so a pre-2021 bumper and a post-2021 bumper are unlikely to be a direct fit. Whether any crossover fitment is possible in practice is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as panel mounting points and light apertures may differ. Do not assume interchangeability across this facelift boundary.

Trim level does not affect bumper fitment on the Kona — the bumper shell is shared across SE, SE Connect, Premium, and Ultimate grades within the same generation and facelift period. You may find cosmetic differences such as different fog light inserts, finishers, or sensor hole configurations depending on how your car is optioned, so check those details with the breaker. The key questions are always generation and facelift period, not trim level.

No — the second-generation Kona launched in 2023 is a completely different platform from the first-generation (2017–2023), and the bumpers are not interchangeable between generations. Make sure any part you source is from the correct generation, and give the breaker your registration to confirm the exact match.

Engine and drivetrain type do not typically determine bumper fitment — what matters is the generation and facelift period. That said, some early first-generation Kona Electric models had a slightly different front-end treatment, so confirm with the breaker using your registration whether the specific bumper they have is the right match for your exact variant.