Kia Combi

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle type?Mini-bus
2. What is the original manufacturer?Asia Motors
3. When was the Kia Combi first made?The Kia Combi first appeared in October 1983 and started full production in 1984.
4. What kind of engines did the Kia Combi use?Early Combis used a 4,052‑cc Mazda six‑cylinder engine that made 100 PS. In 1996 the cars got newer Hyundai four‑cylinder turbo engines, like the 3.3‑liter D4AL and the 3.9‑liter D4DA, which gave more power and better fuel economy.

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