Kia Granbird
The Kia Granbird is a high-decker coach produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia. It was derived from the Hino S'elega platform and for a brief period of time from former Asia Motors. Production started in 1994, and the exterior look stayed the same until a cosmetic update in 2007 for 2008. The Granbird is manufactured at Kia's Gwangju plant, which also makes the Soul, Sportage, Rondo, and Kia's commercial and military trucks. The Granbird is only sold in selected markets.
| Kia Granbird | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Also called | Kia Granbird Royale Kia Super Granbird |
| Production | 1994–present |
| Assembly | Gwangju Plant, Gwangju, South Korea |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Body style | High-decker coach |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
First generation
In 1994, Kia introduced the Granbird, and the against rivals Hyundai Aero and Daewoo BH series. This generation was only offered with direct injection diesel engines.
Kia Granbird 2000-2007.
Kia Granbird 2000-2007.
Asia Motors Granbird.
Second generation
In 2008, the second generation Granbird only available with the Parkway and most versions. 20 years after its Granbird production, this only of the 100,000+ units by mid-2014. The refreshed Granbird, called it as the Granbird Silkroad variant, debuted at the Seoul Motor Show in 2015.
Kia Granbird 2008–Present.