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Hyundai-Kia K platforms

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

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 and .

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K1 BEV platform

Introduced in 2024, the K1 BEV platform is a dedicated battery electric vehicle platform for the small-segment of Hyundai E-GMP derived from the K1 platform.

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 and . The platform is able to support models with three-row seating. It is derived from the PB platform and GB platform, while also replacing them.

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K2 BEV platform

Introduced in 2025, the K2 BEV platform is a dedicated battery electric vehicle platform for the small-segment of Hyundai E-GMP derived from the K2 platform.

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, 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.

K3 BEV platform

Introduced in 2024, the K3 BEV platform is a dedicated battery electric vehicle platform for the small-segment of Hyundai E-GMP derived from the K3 platform.

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