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. 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.
Vehicles using platform :

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.
Vehicles using platform :

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.
  • Hyundai Creta Electric
  • Kia Carens Clavis EV

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.