Hyundai-Kia N platforms explained

Hyundai-Kia N platforms
Manufacturer:	Hyundai Kia
Production:	2019–present
Predecessor:	Hyundai-Kia Y platforms
Class:	Mid-size car (D) Full-size car Minivan (M) Compact pickup truck Mid-size crossover SUV
Platform:	N3
Layout:	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

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.

N3 platform

The 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 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)
• 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]

N3 eK platform

The N3 eK platform is an electric vehicle platform introduced in 2023.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

• Kia EV5 (OV) (2023–present)^{[15] [16]}

References

1. Web site: Hyundai Motor Group's 3rd-Generation Platform, a step into the future - Hyundai Motor Group TECH. 2020-10-13. tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com. en-US.
2. Web site: Hyundai Motor set to launch all-new third-generation vehicle platform. 2020-10-13. Hyundai Media Newsroom. en.
3. Web site: Hunter. Callum. Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out. 2021-06-15. GoAuto. en.
4. Web site: Hyundai Motor reveals the new Santa Fe. 2020-10-13. Hyundai Media Newsroom. en.
5. Web site: The 3rd-gen Platform: the Gem inside the Santa Fe's Facelift. 2020-10-13. news.hyundaimotorgroup.com. ko.
6. Web site: Hyundai unveils 2021 Santa Fe with head-turning design. 2020-10-13. Autoblog. en.
7. Web site: All-wheel drive for next-gen 2020 Hyundai Sonata? industry Auto123. 2020-10-13. auto123.com. 2 April 2019 . en.
8. Web site: 2019-03-26. Hyundai wavered on next Sonata, then decided to make a splash. 2020-10-13. Automotive News. en.
9. Web site: 2021-09-20. The New 2022 Hyundai Staria-Load Is One Funky Looking Commercial Van. 2021-09-22. Carscoops. en-US.
10. Web site: Sutton. Mike. 2020-07-16. 2021 Kia K5 Rolls Out a New Name for the Optima. 2020-10-13. Car and Driver. en-US.
11. Web site: 2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata: Prices, Features, Engine, and MPG Figures Compared. 2020-10-13. www.carindigo.com. en.
12. Web site: 2020-09-09. The New Kia Sorento - Press Release. 2020-10-13. The Car Guy by Bob Aldons. en-US.
13. Web site: 2021 Kia Sorento reveal. 2020-10-13. www.sae.org. en.
14. Web site: Kia presents all-new Sportage, the ultimate urban SUV. 2021-07-06. news.hyundaimotorgroup.com. ko.
15. Web site: 2024-06-19 . 2025 Kia EV5: Tesla Model Y rival's Australian launch delayed . 2024-06-21 . CarExpert . en.
16. Web site: Anderson . Brad . 2024-04-04 . Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin . 2024-06-21 . Carscoops.