The N platform series, currently consisting of the N3 and N3 eK platforms, are platforms developed by Hyundai for its range of front-wheel drive-based mid-size (D-segment) automobiles since 2014.
N1/N2 platform The N1/N2 platform was introduced in 2014 with the seventh generation Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai Sonata (LF) (2014–2019) Hyundai Lafesta (2018–2024) Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (IG) (pre-facelift, 2016–2020) Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) (pre-facelift, 2018–2020) Kia Optima/K5 (JF) (2015–2020) Kia K7/Cadenza (YG) (2016–2021) Kia Sorento (UM) (2015–2020) Kia KX7 (2017–2021) Hyundai Palisade (LX2) (2018-2024) Kia Telluride (2020-2026)
N3/N4 platform The N3/N4 platform was introduced in 2019 with the eighth generation Hyundai Sonata, dubbed as the 'third-generation platform'.
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
Hyundai Custo/Custin (KU) (2021–present) Hyundai Grandeur (IG) (facelift, 2020–2022) 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) Hyundai Santa Fe (TM PE) (facelift, 2020–2023) Hyundai Sonata (DN8) (2019–present) Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) (2023–present) Hyundai Staria (US4) (2021–present) Hyundai Tucson (NX4) (2020–present) Kia Carnival (KA4) (2020–present) Kia K5 (DL3) (2019–present) Kia K8 (GL3) (2021–present) Kia Sorento (MQ4) (2020–present) Kia Sportage (NQ5) (2021–present)
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)
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