The N platform series, currently consisting of the N3 and N3 eK platforms, is a platform developed by Hyundai for its range of front-wheel drive-based mid-size (D-segment) automobiles since 2019.
| Hyundai-Kia N platforms | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Kia |
| Production | 2019–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 | N3 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai-Kia Y platforms |
N3 platform
editThe N3 platform was introduced in 2019 with the eighth generation Hyundai Sonata, dubbed as the 'third-generation platform'.[1][2]
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
- Hyundai Custo/Custin (KU) (2021–present)
- Hyundai Grandeur (GN7) (2022–present)
- Hyundai Mistra (DU2) (2020–2023)
- Hyundai Mufasa (NU2) (2023–present)
- Hyundai ST1 (A01) (2024–present)
- Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4a OB) (2021–present)[3]
- Hyundai Santa Fe (TM PE) (facelift, 2020–2023)[4][5][6]
- Hyundai Sonata (DN8) (2019–present)[7][8]
- Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) (2023–present)
- Hyundai Staria (US4) (2021–present)[9]
- Hyundai Tucson (NX4) (2020–present)[3]
- Kia Carnival (KA4) (2020–present)
- Kia K5 (DL3) (2019–present)[10][11]
- Kia K8 (GL3) (2021–present)
- Kia Sorento (MQ4) (2020–present)[12][13]
- Kia Sportage (NQ5) (2021–present)[14]
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N3 eK platform
editThe N3 eK platform is a battery electric vehicle platform introduced in 2023.
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
- Kia EV5 (OV) (2023–present)[15][16]
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References
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- ^ "Hyundai Motor set to launch all-new third-generation vehicle platform". Hyundai Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ a b Hunter, Callum. "Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out". GoAuto. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ "Hyundai Motor reveals the new Santa Fe". Hyundai Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "The 3rd-gen Platform: the Gem inside the Santa Fe's Facelift". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Hyundai unveils 2021 Santa Fe with head-turning design". Autoblog. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "All-wheel drive for next-gen 2020 Hyundai Sonata? | industry | Auto123". auto123.com. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Hyundai wavered on next Sonata, then decided to make a splash". Automotive News. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "The New 2022 Hyundai Staria-Load Is One Funky Looking Commercial Van". Carscoops. 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ Sutton, Mike (2020-07-16). "2021 Kia K5 Rolls Out a New Name for the Optima". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata: Prices, Features, Engine, and MPG Figures Compared". www.carindigo.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "The New Kia Sorento - Press Release". The Car Guy | by Bob Aldons. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "2021 Kia Sorento reveal". www.sae.org. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "Kia presents all-new Sportage, the ultimate urban SUV". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "2025 Kia EV5: Tesla Model Y rival's Australian launch delayed". CarExpert. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Anderson, Brad (2024-04-04). "Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
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