Hyundai-Kia K platforms#K1

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 {{Convert|2400|mm|in|1|abbr=in}} and {{Convert|2450|mm|in|1|abbr=in}}.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

• Hyundai Santro/Atos/Eon (AH2) (2018–2022){{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Hyundai To Launch Two New Models Based On The New Santro's K1 Platform In 2019|url=https://www.carandbike.com/news/exclusive-hyundai-to-launch-two-new-models-based-on-the-new-santros-k1-platform-in-2019-1936937|access-date=2020-09-08|website=carandbike|language=English}}
• Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (AI3) (2019–present){{Cite web|date=2018-10-27|title=Next-gen Hyundai Grand i10 to use new Santro platform|url=https://www.cartoq.com/next-gen-hyundai-grand-i10-to-use-new-santro-platform/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=CarToq - India’s #1 auto content site|language=en-US}}
• Hyundai Aura/Grand i10 sedan (AI3) (2020–present){{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Ritvik|date=2020-05-01|title=Hyundai Motors India: The Name You Know, The History You Don't|url=https://gomechanic.in/blog/hyundai-india-history/|access-date=2020-09-08|website=The GoMechanic Blog|language=en-US}}
• Hyundai Casper (AX1) (2021–present){{Cite web|title=Let's Hear It For The Hyundai Casper, The Cutest Micro SUV You Can't Have|url=https://jalopnik.com/lets-hear-it-for-the-hyundai-casper-the-cutest-micro-s-1847596695|access-date=2021-09-01|website=Jalopnik|language=en-us}}
• Hyundai Exter (AI3 CUV) (2023–present)
• Kia Syros (AY) (2025–present)

File:2018 Hyundai Santro (India, front view).png|Hyundai Santro (AH2)

File:2021 Hyundai Grand i10 sedan 1.2AT Base blue front view in Brunei.jpg|Hyundai Grand i10 sedan (AI3)

File:Hyundai i10 001.jpg|Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (AI3)

File:00 Hyundai Casper (cropped).jpg|Hyundai Casper (AX1)

File:2023 Hyundai Exter SX (O).png|Hyundai Exter (AI3 CUV)

File:2025 Kia Syros AY.jpg|Kia Syros (AY)

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.

• Hyundai Casper Electric / Inster (AX1 EV) (2024–present)

File:Hyundai Inster Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6720.jpg|Hyundai Casper Electric / Inster EV (AX1 EV)

Introduced in 2016, the K2 platform is mainly utilized for B-segment and small C-segment vehicles. Wheelbase variations for this platform ranging between {{Convert|2500|mm|in|1|abbr=in}} and {{Convert|2760|mm|in|1|abbr=in}}. The platform is able to support models with three-row seating.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=31 March 2020|title=Kia considering a 7-seat MPV instead of a 7-seat Seltos for India|url=https://indianautosblog.com/7-seat-kia-seltos-not-in-the-pipeline-mpv-will-be-launched-instead-iab-report-p320206|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-11|website=Indianautosblog}} It is derived from the PB platform and GB platform, while also replacing them.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

• Hyundai i20 (BC3/BI3) (2020–present){{Cite web|title=Hyundai i20 (2021) First Drive Impressions: Turbo power for popular Korean hatchback |url=https://www.autotrader.co.za/cars/news-and-advice/automotive-news/hyundai-i20-(2021)-first-drive-impressions-turbo-power-for-popular-korean-hatchback/8775 |access-date=2022-06-12|website=AutoTrader.co.za|language=en}}
• Hyundai Accent/Verna/Solaris (HC/YC) (2017–2023){{Cite web|title=Hyundai unveils Verna's latest version in India - 5th gen Verna to fuel competition in the sedan market|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/hyundai-unveils-vernas-latest-version-in-india/new-k2-platform/slideshow/59927348.cms|access-date=2020-10-10|website=The Economic Times}}{{Cite web|date=2017-08-22|title=2017 Hyundai Verna in Pictures: Top features that make it stand out against other sedans|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/gallery/2017-hyundai-verna-in-pictures-top-features-that-make-it-stand-out-against-other-sedans/photos/819174/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Paukert|first=Chris|title=2020 Hyundai Venue first drive review: Tart and tiny in the land of Oz|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-hyundai-venue-preview/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Roadshow|language=en}}
• Hyundai Tucson (TL) (2015–2021)
• Hyundai i30 (PD) (2016–present){{Cite web|last=Davis|first=Brett|date=2020-10-22|title=2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan review – Australian launch|url=https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-hyundai-i30-sedan-review-australian-launch-2300/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=PerformanceDrive|language=en-AU|quote=For starters, it’s based on the company’s latest K3 platform, which is essentially an evolution of the hatchback’s K2 platform.}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Hyundai i30 N-Line Premium review|url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-reviews/2021-hyundai-i30-n-line-premium-review|access-date=2021-04-10|website=WhichCar|language=en-au|quote=While the new i30 Sedan upgrades to the Hyundai K3 platform, the hatch remains on K2 architecture.}}
• Hyundai Venue (QX) (2019–present){{Cite web|title=2020 Hyundai Venue review {{!}} Driving this new subcompact crossover|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2019/09/23/2020-hyundai-venue-first-drive-review/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Autoblog|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2019-11-19|title=2020 Hyundai Venue Review: What's Hot In This New Small Car?|url=http://thecars.life/untitled-3/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Car's Life|language=en}}
• Hyundai Bayon (BC3 CUV) (2021–present)
• Hyundai Creta/ix25 (SU2) (2019–present){{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amit|date=2020-05-26|title=What's Common Between Hyundai Venue And Upcoming Kia Sonet|url=https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/whats-common-between-hyundai-venue-and-upcoming-kia-sonet-39945/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=India Car News|language=en-US}}
• Hyundai Alcazar (SU2 LWB) (2021–present){{Cite web|url=https://indianautosblog.com/hyundai-alcazar-coming-soon-p322675|title=Upcoming Hyundai 7-Seater SUV to be Called Alcazar - Its Official!|date=24 February 2021}}
• Hyundai Stargazer (KS) (2022–present)
• Kia Sportage (QL) (2015–2021)
• Kia Rio/K2/KX Cross (FB) (2017–2022){{Cite web|title=KIA Rio признан "Продуктом года" в России|url=https://topgearrussia.ru/news/37268_kia_rio_priznan_produktom_goda_v_rossii|access-date=2020-10-10|website=TopGear Russia|language=ru}}
• Kia Ceed/ProCeed/XCeed (CD) (2018–present){{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=MADE IN EUROPE: THE INNOVATIVE NEW KIA CEED|url=https://press.kia.com/eu/en/home/media-resouces/press-releases/2018/The_innovative_new_Kia_Ceed.html#:~:text=Constructed%20on%20Kia's%20new%20'K2,by%2020mm%20(now%20780mm).|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Kia Media|type=Press Release}}{{Cite web|date=2019-10-09|title=Kia bullish on newest member of Ceed range|url=https://europe.autonews.com/latest-launches/kia-bullish-newest-member-ceed-range|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Automotive News Europe|language=en}}
• Kia Sonet (QY) (2020–present)
• Kia Seltos/KX3 (SP2i/SP2c) (2019–present){{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2020 Hyundai Creta To Share Engines, Platform With Kia Seltos|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/automobiles-2020-hyundai-creta-to-share-engines-platform-with-kia-seltos/332856|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Outlook India}}
• Kia Carens (KY) (2022–present){{cn|date=June 2022}}

File:Hyundai i20 (BC3) IMG 3911.jpg|Hyundai i20 (BC3)

File:Hyundai Solaris (HC) (cropped).jpg|Hyundai Solaris (HC)

File:2018 Hyundai Tucson Premium SE CRDi 2WD facelift 2.0 Front.jpg|Hyundai Tucson (TL)

File:Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI Intro (III) – Frontansicht, 3. Juni 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg|Hyundai i30 (PD)

File:Hyundai Bayon IMG 5005.jpg|Hyundai Bayon (BC3 CUV)

File:Hyundai ix25 II 005.jpg|Hyundai ix25 (SU2)

File:2021 Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 Signature (India) front view.png|Hyundai Alcazar (SU2 LWB)

File:2020 Hyundai Venue Ultimate 2019-12-13 2.jpg|Hyundai Venue (QX)

File:2022 Hyundai Stargazer Prime (Indonesia) front view 01.jpg|Hyundai Stargazer (KS)

File:2018 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG 1.6.jpg|Kia Sportage (QL)

File:Kia Rio 2017 (Russia) (cropped).jpg|Kia Rio (FB)

File:2019 Kia Ceed Blue Edition ISG S-A 1.4 Front.jpg|Kia Ceed (CD)

File:Kia Sonet front view (India) 03.png|Kia Sonet (QY)

File:2021 Kia Seltos 1.6 EX (SP2i; Chile) front view.jpg|Kia Seltos (SP2i)

File:Kia XCeed IMG 3314.jpg|Kia XCeed (CD)

File:2022 Kia Carens 1.4 Luxury Plus (India) front view 02.jpg|Kia Carens (KY)

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 (2025–present)

File:Hyundai Creta Electric SU2 EV PE (1).jpg|Hyundai Creta Electric

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,{{Cite web|title=The Mighty All-New 2021 Elantra - Hyundai Motor Group TECH|url=https://tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com/article/the-mighty-all-new-2021-elantra/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com|language=en-US}} 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.

• Hyundai Elantra/Avante/i30 sedan (CN7) (2020–present){{Cite web|title=All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid Make World Premiere in Hollywood|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom/all-new-2021-hyundai-elantra-and-elantra-hybrid-make-world-premiere-in-hollywood-0000016427|access-date=2020-10-12|website=HYUNDAI MOTORS|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Huetter|first=John|date=2020-05-21|title=2021 Hyundai Elantra: More hot-stamped steel, 'unconventional lines'|url=https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2020/05/21/2021-hyundai-elantra-more-hot-stamped-steel-unconventional-lines/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Repairer Driven News|language=en-US}}
• Hyundai Accent/Verna (BN7) (2020–present)
• Hyundai Kona (SX2) (2022–present)
• Kia Niro (SG2) (2021–present){{Cite web |title=Kia Niro EV specs arrive - new design and platform, same battery and power |url=https://www.arenaev.com/kia_nero_ev_specs_arrive__new_design_and_platform_same_battery_and_power-news-117.php |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=ArenaEV.com |language=en-US}}
• Kia K3 (BL7) (2023–present)
• Kia K4 (CL4) (2024–present)

File:Hyundai Avante CN7 white (10) (cropped).jpg|Hyundai Avante (CN7)

File:Hyundai Accent 1.5 MPI Smart+ (VI) – f 08032025.jpg|Hyundai Accent (BN7)

File:Hyundai Kona Inspiration SX2 Atlas White (3) (cropped).jpg|Hyundai Kona (SX2)

File:Kia Niro (SG2) PHEV 1X7A6014.jpg|Kia Niro (SG2)

File:2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) front view.jpg|Kia K3 (BL7)

File:2025 Kia K4 LX in Azure Blue, front right, 2024-10-12.jpg|Kia K4 (CL4)

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.

• Kia EV3 (SV) (2024–present)

File:Kia EV3 GT-Line Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1674.jpg|Kia EV3 (SV)

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