Hyundai Elantra Hood
We source hood for every Elantra generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai Elantra Hood?
The bonnet is the steel or alloy panel covering your Hyundai engine bay, hinged at the windscreen edge with a safety catch at the front. We see Accent release cables stretch and snap, leaving the bonnet jammed shut and we see i20 bonnets dented by hail or rear-enders.
Signs You Need New Hood
Elantra generations and hood — the short version
Does one hood listing cover every Elantra?
No. Sold here across J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, the Elantra is not one car for parts purposes — it is several.Early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from.
Which engine is in my Elantra?
SA-market cars were sold with Alpha 1.6 (XD), Gamma 1.6 (HD), Nu 1.8 (MD) and Nu 2.0 (AD). The code stamped on the block settles it — the badge on the boot does not.
What do you need from me to quote hood?
The generation code, whether the car is pre- or post-facelift, and the paint code. Facelifts within a single Hyundai generation changed bumpers, lamps and grilles without changing the model name, and the colour code on the door jamb matters as much as the part itself.
In South Africa the Elantra is mostly a compact sedan bought by long-distance commuters, so highway mileage accumulates fast and driveline wear tends to run ahead of the visual condition. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Elantra Hood: Common Questions
Will hood from another Elantra fit mine?
Not automatically. The Elantra sold in South Africa as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source hood for the Elantra if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The Elantra a platform relative of the Kia Cerato through several generations, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
How much does a Hyundai bonnet cost in South Africa?
Used bonnets through SA strippers typically run R250-R9,800 depending on model, colour and dent count. Our supplier network usually has a dozen-plus Hyundai bonnet options at any given time. Get a free quote with your VIN.
Why won't my Hyundai bonnet open?
The release cable has either stretched, seized, or snapped at the latch end. On higher-mileage cars it is a common failure. Pulling harder just makes it worse. A correct fix involves accessing the latch from underneath through the grille.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai bonnet?
A used bonnet plus respray typically runs R2,800-R7,600 fitted for i20, Accent. A new aftermarket panel costs more. Colour-matched used panels from Pro Hyundai Spares save weeks of painting and sanding.
How do I fix a stuck Hyundai bonnet release cable?
Pop the grille, reach the latch with a long-reach screwdriver and trip the pawl manually. Replace the cable and latch together, because cables usually break because the latch pivot seized first and needs cleaning too.
Where can I buy a used Hyundai bonnet in South Africa?
Pro Hyundai Spares and our supplier network keep used bonnets for common Hyundai models. Send your VIN, colour and any dent photos for an accurate same-day quote.
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Tell us which Elantra you have
The Elantra sold here as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.