Hyundai-Kia K platforms

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Hyundai-Kia K platforms
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Kia Motors
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
Class City car (A)
Subcompact car/supermini (B)
Compact car (C)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform
  • K1
  • K2
  • K3
Chronology
Predecessor Hyundai-Kia SA platform
Hyundai-Kia BA platform
Hyundai-Kia PB platform
Hyundai-Kia GB platform
Hyundai-Kia J6 platform

The K platform series are platforms developed by Hyundai and Kia for its range of automobiles since 2017.

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K1 platform

The K1 platform is utilized for entry subcompact models (A-segment). It was introduced in 2018 coinciding with the launch of the second generation Hyundai Santro, replacing the SA platform and BA platform. It is a modified version of the SA platform, and Hyundai claimed the K1 platform is 63 percent more rigid than its predecessor. Two wheelbase variations are available, which are 2,400 mm (94.5 inches) and 2,450 mm (96.5 inches).

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

K2 platform

Introduced in 2016, the K2 platform is mainly utilized for B-segment and small C-segment vehicles. Wheelbase variations for this platform ranging between 2,500 mm (98.4 inches) and 2,760 mm (108.7 inches). The platform is able to support models with three-row seating. [5] It is derived from the PB platform and GB platform, while also replacing them.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

K3 platform

Introduced in 2020, the K3 platform is an all-new platform for C-segment vehicles as the successor to J platform series. Dubbed as the third-generation platform, [20] Hyundai claimed the platform allowed engineers to lower the center of gravity for more agile handling. The platform also improves safety due to the usage of a multiload path structure.

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