The J platform series are platforms developed by Hyundai and Kia for its range of compact (C-segment) automobiles since 1995.
J2/J3 platform Source:https://sciencespo.hal.science/hal-05296847v1/file/2025_sophia_praetorius_collaboration_in_technology_and_multinational_production.pdf
Hyundai Elantra (RD/RD2) (1995–2000) Hyundai Tiburon/Coupe (RD/RD2) (1996–2000)
Hyundai Elantra/Avante (XD) (2000–2006) Hyundai Matrix/Lavita (FC) (2001–2010) Hyundai Tiburon/Coupe II (GK) (2001–2008) Hyundai Tucson (JM) (2004–2009) Kia Cerato/Spectra (LD) (2004–2009) Kia Sportage (JE) (2004–2010) Kia Carens/Rondo (UN) (2006–2013, hybrid between J2/J3 and NF/CM platforms)
HD (J4/J5) platform Source:
Hyundai Elantra/Avante (HD) (2006–2010) Hyundai i30 (FD) (2007–2011) Kia Cee'd (ED) (2006–2012) Kia Forte/Cerato (TD) (2008–2013) Hyundai Elantra/Avante (MD) (2010–2016) Hyundai i30/Elantra GT (GD) (2011–2017) Hyundai Tucson/ix35 (LM) (2009–2015) Hyundai ix35 (NU) (2017–2023) Kia Sportage (SL) (2010–2015) Kia Sportage (NP) (2018–present) Kia Carens/Rondo (RP) (hybrid J5/Y6 platform) (2012–2022) Kia Cee'd (JD) (2012–2018) Kia Forte/Cerato (YD) (2012–2018) Kia Soul (PS) (2014–2019)
J6 platform
Hyundai Elantra (AD) (2015–2020) Hyundai Veloster (JS) (2018–2022) Kia Forte/Cerato (BD) (2018–2024)
Eco-Car platform
Hyundai Ioniq (AE) (2016–2022) Hyundai Nexo (FE) (2018–2025) Kia Niro (DE) (2016–2022)
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