Hyundai-Kia N platforms

Hyundai-Kia N platforms
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Kia
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Full-size car
Minivan (M)
Compact pickup truck
Mid-size crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformN1/N2
N3/N4
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai-Kia Y platforms

The N platform series, currently consisting of the N3 and N3 eK platforms, are platforms developed by Hyundai for its range of front-wheel drive-based mid-size (D-segment) automobiles since 2014.

N1/N2 platform

The N1/N2 platform was introduced in 2014 with the seventh generation Hyundai Sonata.

N3/N4 platform

The N3/N4 platform was introduced in 2019 with the eighth generation Hyundai Sonata, dubbed as the 'third-generation platform'.[4][5]

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

N3 eK platform

The N3 eK platform is a battery electric vehicle platform introduced in 2023.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

References

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