Hyundai-Kia N platforms
| Hyundai-Kia N platforms | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Kia |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) Full-size car Minivan (M) Compact pickup truck Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | N1/N2 N3/N4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai-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.
- Hyundai Sonata (LF) (2014–2019)[1]
- Hyundai Lafesta (2018–2024)
- Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (IG) (pre-facelift, 2016–2020)[2]
- Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) (pre-facelift, 2018–2020)[3]
- Kia Optima/K5 (JF) (2015–2020)[1]
- Kia K7/Cadenza (YG) (2016–2021)[2]
- Kia Sorento (UM) (2015–2020)
- Kia KX7 (2017–2021)
- Hyundai Palisade (LX2) (2018-2024)
- Kia Telluride (2020-2026)
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):
- Hyundai Custo/Custin (KU) (2021–present)
- Hyundai Grandeur (IG) (facelift, 2020–2022)
- Hyundai Grandeur (GN7) (2022–present)[6]
- Hyundai Mistra (DU2) (2020–2023)
- Hyundai Mufasa (NU2) (2023–present)
- Hyundai ST1 (A01) (2024–present)
- Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4a OB) (2021–present)[7]
- Hyundai Santa Fe (TM PE) (facelift, 2020–2023)[8][9][10]
- Hyundai Sonata (DN8) (2019–present)[11][12]
- Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) (2023–present)[13]
- Hyundai Staria (US4) (2021–present)[14]
- Hyundai Tucson (NX4) (2020–present)[7][15]
- Kia Carnival (KA4) (2020–present)
- Kia K5 (DL3) (2019–present)[16][17]
- Kia K8 (GL3) (2021–present)
- Kia Sorento (MQ4) (2020–present)[18][19]
- Kia Sportage (NQ5) (2021–present)[20]
N3 eK platform
The N3 eK platform is a battery electric vehicle platform introduced in 2023.
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
- Kia EV5 (OV) (2023–present)[21][22]
References
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PerformanceDrivewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - 1 2 "FormaCar: New Hyundai i40 spotted on the Nürburgring Circuit". formacar.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Autología responde: 7+ preguntas frecuentes del Hyundai Santa Fe 2019". Autologia (in Spanish). August 23, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Hyundai Motor Group's 3rd-Generation Platform, a step into the future - Hyundai Motor Group TECH". tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Hyundai Motor set to launch all-new third-generation vehicle platform". Hyundai Media Newsroom. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "August 2022 - Automotive Technology Insight | Forecasts | Industry News | Supply Chain". autotechinsight.spglobal.com. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Hunter, Callum. "Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out". GoAuto. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ "Hyundai Motor reveals the new Santa Fe". Hyundai Media Newsroom. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "The 3rd-gen Platform: the Gem inside the Santa Fe's Facelift". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Hyundai unveils 2021 Santa Fe with head-turning design". Autoblog. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "All-wheel drive for next-gen 2020 Hyundai Sonata? | industry | Auto123". auto123.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Hyundai wavered on next Sonata, then decided to make a splash". Automotive News. March 26, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "December 2023 - Automotive Technology Insight | Forecasts | Industry News | Supply Chain". autotechinsight.spglobal.com. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ "The New 2022 Hyundai Staria-Load Is One Funky Looking Commercial Van". Carscoops. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ↑ "March 2024 - Automotive Technology Insight | Forecasts | Industry News | Supply Chain". autotechinsight.spglobal.com. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Sutton, Mike (July 16, 2020). "2021 Kia K5 Rolls Out a New Name for the Optima". Car and Driver. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata: Prices, Features, Engine, and MPG Figures Compared". www.carindigo.com. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "The New Kia Sorento - Press Release". The Car Guy | by Bob Aldons. September 9, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "2021 Kia Sorento reveal". www.sae.org. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Kia presents all-new Sportage, the ultimate urban SUV". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ↑ "2025 Kia EV5: Tesla Model Y rival's Australian launch delayed". CarExpert. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ↑ Anderson, Brad (April 4, 2024). "Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin". Carscoops. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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