The Justice League onslaught continues! The Superman-inspired Kia Optima Hybrid was unmasked today at theChicago Auto Show, making the Optima Hybrid the sixth Kia to get the superhero treatment.
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Built in collaboration with our sister magazineSuper Street, this one-off Optima Hybrid gets customized to help it live up to the Man of Steel's legendary name. The Superman Optima Hybrid sports widened fender, an adjustable air suspension, red wheels and a custom grille designed to resemble Superman's belt. As expected, the Optima Hybrid wears a Superman-inspired blue paint job with red trim, including a red roof and trunk meant to resemble Superman's cape.
Inside, the Superman Optima gets Superman shields on the seats and steering wheel, and custom materials designed to resemble Superman's armor.
The Superman Optima Hybrid is the sixth Justice League-themed vehicle from Kia, joining the Batman Optima, the Green Lantern Soul, the Aquaman Rio, the Cyborg Forte, and The Flash Forte Koup. Kia is planning a Wonder Woman-themed vehicle to round out the Justice League, as well as an eighth and final vehicle inspired by all seven super heroes. All eight Justice League vehicles were built for the "We Can Be Heroes" giving campaign, in partnership with DC Entertainment.
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Source: Kia
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