Kia Granbird

The Kia Granbird is a high-decker coach made by the South Korean automotive company Kia. It has been in production since 1994 and is used mainly for commercial and passenger transport. The Granbird is produced at Kia's Hanam plant and has been sold in selected markets around the world.

Kia Granbird
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Also called	Kia Granbird Royale Kia Super Granbird Kia Granbird Super Premium
Production	1994–present
Assembly	Hanam Plant, Gwangju, South Korea
Body and chassis
Class	Commercial vehicle
Body style	High-decker coach
Layout	Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Doors	1
Floor type	Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine	D6AB, D6AC, D6HA, D6CA, D6CB, D6CC, D6CD, D6CG
Transmission	5/6-speed manual (ZF) 6-speed automatic (ZF)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	5,800 mm (230 in) 6,150 mm (242 in) 6,640 mm (261 in)
Length	11,650 mm (459 in) 12,000 mm (470 in) 12,490 mm (492 in)
Width	2,495 mm (98.2 in)
Height	3,435 mm (135.2 in) 3,555 mm (140.0 in)

First Generation (1994–2007)

The first generation of the Kia Granbird was introduced in 1994. This model was developed to compete with other buses like the Hyundai Aero and Daewoo BH series. The first-generation Granbird came with diesel engines that used direct injection technology. The design of the first generation remained largely the same until the introduction of the second generation in 2007.

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  Kia Granbird 2000–2007
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  Asia Motors Granbird

Second Generation (2007–2020)

The second generation of the Kia Granbird was launched in 2007 and featured a new model called the Parkway. This generation shared a commercial vehicle chassis with the Hyundai Universe. It received a refresh in 2011, and another update, known as the Silkroad model, was introduced in 2015 at the Seoul Motor Show. The second generation also included updates in comfort, safety features, and design.

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  Pre-facelift
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  Facelift

Third generation (2020–present)

Third-generation Kia Granbird

The third generation of the Kia Granbird was unveiled on May 14, 2020. It continued to use the commercial chassis shared with the Hyundai Universe. This generation included a large instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system. The interior had an increased indoor height and expanded width. It also introduced safety features such as a front parking assist system and automatic door sensors.

The engine for the third generation is a Hyundai D6CG diesel engine with a capacity of 12.7 liters and a power output of 440 horsepower. This engine is available with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Markets

The Kia Granbird is mainly available in South Korea, where it is used for long-distance travel and city routes. The bus is also sold in other countries in Asia and select international markets. It is often used by bus companies for public transportation and tour services.