The Hyundai i20 handles daily city traffic with ease, but for a longer trip with gear, the trunk is not enough. Choosing a roof rack starts by determining your car's generation, as each production period brought a different mounting method.
The production year stated in the vehicle registration document is decisive. The second generation designated as GB rolled off the production line from 2014 to 2020. The third generation designated as BC3 entered production in 2020 and requires a completely different foot design solution.
With the second generation GB, you will encounter two roof versions. The standard five-door hatchback typically uses prepared fixed points, while the outdoor-styled variant features raised rails that stand above the roof allowing you to put your hand under them. The BC3 generation comes with a bare roof without anchoring elements, where the feet attach directly behind the door frame lip.
The compact body height brings an advantage when loading. You can reach both bicycles and the roof box comfortably directly from the ground without stepping on the door sills. The roof box adds the necessary space for bulky bags or skis and frees up room in the cabin. When driving with roof cargo, keep in mind the higher total height when entering underground garages.
If you are choosing a roof rack for another vehicle of this brand, check out the Bayon crossover, the i30 family model, or the full Hyundai category offer.
Choose the i20 GB generation from 2014 to 2020 or the newer i20 BC3 from 2020 onwards and select the kit tailored precisely to your roof.
