Kia Granbird

Kia Granbird
Overview
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Also called Asia Granbird
Kia Granbird Innovation
Production 1994–present
Assembly Gwangju Plant, Gwangju, South Korea

The Kia Granbird is a commercial bus developed and manufactured by Kia Motors. It was derived from the Hino Selega 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.

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.

Second generation

in 2008, the second generation Granbird only available with the Parkway and most versions. The 20th anniversary of the Kia Granbird, this only of the 100,000+ units by mid-2014.

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