Hyundai-Kia N platforms

Not to be confused with Hyundai N.

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

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 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]

• 
  Hyundai Custo (KU)
• 
  Hyundai Grandeur (GN7)
• 
  Hyundai Mistra (DU2)
• 
  Hyundai Mufasa (NU2)
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  Hyundai ST1 (A01)
• 
  Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB)
• 
  Hyundai Santa Fe (TM; facelift)
• 
  Hyundai Sonata (DN8)
• 
  Hyundai Staria (US4)
• 
  Hyundai Tucson (NX4)
• 
  Kia Carnival (KA4)
• 
  Kia K5 (DL3)
• 
  Kia K8 (GL3)
• 
  Kia Sorento (MQ4)
• 
  Kia Sportage (NQ5)

N3 eK platform

The N3 eK platform is a battery electric vehicle platform introduced in 2023.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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

• 
  Kia EV5 (OV)

References

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