Hyundai-Kia K platforms

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

Hyundai-Kia K platforms
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Kia Motors
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Subcompact car/supermini (B)
Compact car (C)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformK1, K2, K3
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai-Kia SA platform
Hyundai-Kia BA platform
Hyundai-Kia PB platform
Hyundai-Kia GB platform
Hyundai-Kia J6 platform

K1 platform

The K1 platform is utilized for entry subcompact models (A-segment) produced in India. 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 the its predecessor. Two wheelbase variations are available, which are 2,400 mm (94.5 inches) for the Hyundai Santro (AH2) and 2,450 mm (96.5 inches) for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and its sedan derivative, the Hyundai Aura.

K2 platform

Introduced in 2017, the K2 platform is mainly utilized for B-segment vehicles. Wheelbase variations for this platform ranging between 2,500 mm (98.4 in) and 2,650 mm (104.3 in). The platform is said to be able to support models with three-row seating in the future.[4] It is derived from the PB platform and GB platform, while also replacing them.

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,[17] 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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