Hyundai-Kia Y platforms

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Hyundai-Kia Y platforms
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Kia Motors
Production1993–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size car (D) / Executive car (E)
Mid-size crossover SUV
Minivan (M)
Layout Transverse or Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Transverse Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Chronology
Successor Hyundai-Kia N platforms (mid-size cars)

The line-up of Hyundai-Kia Y platforms is a list of platforms used by Hyundai Kia Automotive Group for its mid-size cars. It is succeeded by Hyundai-Kia N platforms.

Contents

Hyundai Y2

Hyundai Y3

Hyundai-Kia Y4

Hyundai-Kia Y5

Hyundai-Kia Y6

Hyundai-Kia Y7

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