Company:Hyundai-Kia small automobile platforms

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Hyundai-Kia small automobile platforms
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Kia
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Subcompact car/supermini (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (GB only)
PlatformA-segment: FF, SA, BA
B-segment: TB, JB, PB, GB
Chronology
SuccessorHyundai-Kia K1 platform
Hyundai-Kia K2 platform

Hyundai and Kia utilized several iterations of platforms for their small automobile line-up since 1997.[1]

FF platform

The FF platform is the first city car platform developed by Hyundai for its first A-segment city car, the Hyundai Atos. Introduced in 1997, production continued until 2014, when the Hyundai Santro Xing was discontinued.

SA platform

The SA platform is a successor of the FF platform, mainly utilized for A-segment vehicles starting from 2004.[2] The platform was derived as a shortened version of the TB platform.[3]

BA platform

The BA platform is a successor of the SA platform, mainly utilized for A-segment vehicles starting from 2014.

TB platform

JB platform

The JB platform is a successor of the TB platform, mainly utilized for B-segment vehicles starting from 2005.

PB platform

The PB platform is a successor of the JB platform, mainly utilized for B-segment vehicles starting from 2010.[9] Wheelbase variations ranging from 2,500 mm (98.4 in) to 2,650 mm (104.3 in).

GB platform

The GB platform is a successor of the PB platform, mainly utilized for B-segment vehicles. Wheelbase variations ranging from 2,520 mm (99.2 in) to 2,630 mm (103.5 in). It is succeeded by the K2 platform.

B-SUV platform (2017)

The all-new B-SUV platform debuted with the Hyundai Kona in 2017.[16][17] The all-new platform is said to be based on the Hyundai i30 platform,[18] and is claimed to extensively using advanced high-strength steel.[19] The architecture supports electrified variants, and unlike the GB platform, the new platform supports an all-wheel-drive drivetrain with dual-arm multi-link independent rear suspension.[20][21]

References

  1. ↑ "Supplying Hyundai-Kia". http://www.supplierbusiness.com/_assets/sampledownloads/ihs-supplierbusiness-supplyinghyundaikia2015-sample_1421074563.pdf. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Supplying Hyundai-Kia 2014 edition". http://www.sae.org/images/books/toc_pdfs/MRSB207.pdf. 
  3. ↑ "Kia Picanto EV | CarAdvice" (in en). https://www.caradvice.com.au/68896/kia-picanto-ev/. 
  4. ↑ "Hyundai's Grand i10 is a whole new beast" (in en). https://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-auto-images-hyundais-grand-i10-is-a-whole-new-beast/20130813.htm. 
  5. ↑ "What is the difference between Old Hyundai i10 and New Hyundai Grand i10, Hyundai Grand i10 FAQ | CarTrade" (in en). https://www.cartrade.com/hyundai-cars/grand-i10/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-old-hyundai-i10-and-new-hyundai-grand-i10. 
  6. ↑ "Hyundai Grand i10 review, test drive and video" (in en). https://www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/hyundai-grand-i10-review-test-drive-and-video-352545. 
  7. ↑ "Euro-spec next-gen 2020 Hyundai i10 rendered". https://indianautosblog.com/europ-spec-2020-hyundai-i10-p316283. 
  8. ↑ "New Kia Picanto 2017 Price in UK, Features, Specifications" (in en-US). 2016-12-24. https://motoroctane.com/news/39356-new-kia-picanto-2017-price-uk. 
  9. ↑ "Carmakers bet on big global platforms to cut costs" (in en). 2014-08-04. https://www.autonews.com/article/20140804/OEM10/308049988/carmakers-bet-on-big-global-platforms-to-cut-costs. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Size comparison: Best-selling compact SUVs vs hatchbacks" (in en). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/how-much-actually-bigger-are-small-suvs. 
  11. ↑ "10 things you DON'T know about the Hyundai Creta" (in en-US). 2017-07-29. https://www.cartoq.com/10-things-you-dont-know-about-the-hyundai-creta/. 
  12. ↑ "Hyundai Creta: Small is the new big" (in en-US). 2015-07-18. https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/news/hyundai-creta-small-is-the-new-big/223639/. 
  13. ↑ "Hyundai Reina 2020 Price list (DP & Monthly) & Promo" (in en). https://ph.priceprice.com/Hyundai-Reina-27471/. 
  14. ↑ Mathioudakis, Byron. "Sub-Kona SUV and a Santa Fe-topping seven-seater flagship on Hyundai Aus wish-list" (in en). https://www.goauto.com.au/news/hyundai/hyundai-planning-fresh-suv-onslaught/2017-10-12/66406.html. 
  15. ↑ Alva, Martin (2018-11-23). "Kia To Launch Next-Generation Soul At LA Auto Show" (in en-GB). https://www.amenaauto.org/2018/11/kia-to-launch-next-generation-soul-at-la-auto-show/. 
  16. ↑ "All-New Hyundai Kona: seven great features" (in en). https://www.hyundai.news/eu/stories/all-new-hyundai-kona-seven-great-features/. 
  17. ↑ "Kona, Hyundai's B Segment SUV, Shines in LA" (in en-US). 2017-12-15. https://autodesigno.com/kona-hyundais-first-global-b-segment-suv-shines-in-la/. 
  18. ↑ Hagon, Toby (2017-06-15). "Official: Hyundai Kona revealed - Official: Hyundai Kona revealed" (in en-au). https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/official--hyundai-kona-revealed-gwpt71. 
  19. ↑ "2018 Kona debuts Hyundai's new B-SUV platform" (in en). https://www.sae.org/site/news/2018/04/2018-kona-debuts-hyundai%E2%80%99s-new-b-suv-platform. 
  20. ↑ "ANALYSIS - Hyundai future models Part 2". 2018-03-16. https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/analysis-hyundai-future-models-part-2_id181713.aspx. 
  21. ↑ Kozak, Graham (2017-06-13). "Meet the 2018 Hyundai Kona: Better late than never to the subcompact SUV party" (in en-US). http://autoweek.com/news/a1823431/2018-hyundai-kona-subcompact-crossover-suv-debut-specifications-and-photos/. 
  22. ↑ "Hyundai Kona Road Test | CAR". https://www.carmag.co.za/new-cars/Hyundai/Kona/road-tests. 
  23. ↑ "Kia Seltos Will Get Electric Version In China: What About The U.S.?" (in en). https://insideevs.com/news/430192/kia-seltos-electric-version-china/. 



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