Kia’s Batmobile is an Optima K5, Forte gets Flash

Kia’s Batmobile is an Optima K5, Forte gets Flash

The next Batmobile? No, it’s not a case of one product placement too far for Kia, but the Korean carmaker supporting a noble cause – DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” campaign, a relief effort to battle hunger in the Horn of Africa.

This Batman-themed Optima K5 is the first of a series of eight special Kias that will be revealed over the next 10 months. Each model will represent a character from DC’s Justice League. You can see a preview of the next hero car – a very Flash-y Forte – after the jump.

A collaboration with DC and RIDES magazine, this Optima gets a matte and piano black paint scheme with yellow highlights and LED lights for the Batman look. Also thrown in are lowered suspension, a ground effects kit, Ksport performance brakes, custom-20-inch wheels and a performance exhaust system. You might have also noticed the batwing-inspired front grille.

Inside, the batcave is lined with black leather and suede with yellow stitching. And the bat emblem, of course!

“Batman is one of the most popular Super Heroes of all-time, and showcasing in a fun and creative way Kia’s top-of-the-line Optima SX Limited as a Batman-themed custom ride underscores this car’s potent combination of premium features and turbocharged performance,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing and communications at Kia Motors America.

A sneek peek at the Flash Forte by West Coast Customs is after the jump!

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • HaZack on Oct 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    terbaik Batmobile!!

    xde cerita tentang MOTO3 kat sepang?
    1st MALAYSIAN yang naik podium!!

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  • Ash Menon on Oct 22, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    That grille is genius!

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  • koochai on Oct 22, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    cost-cutting at Wayne Enterprises?!

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    • Robin on Oct 23, 2012 at 2:00 am

      Kia’s takeover of Wayne Enterprise? This can’t be good…

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  • fireblade on Oct 22, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    yuck!

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  • Wayne on Oct 22, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    This does not suit batman, this car is low quality and low performance, this is for Kimchi fan who thinks they have a batmobile. I rather get a Tumbler than this.

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  • Hyundai De La Junk on Oct 22, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LOL.. More like BengMan Car rather than Batman Mobile, soon we shall see lot’s of this lookalike get caught during JPJ raid.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 13
  • Cari fasal on Oct 22, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Its design for low budget Batman film…
    Wonder who is aspired to buy such cheap junk :)

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  • cunarra on Oct 22, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Ah Beng Decepticons

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    • Sam Loo on Nov 24, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      At least Ah Beng that drives a Mugen Honda with a Red H is far more respectable that a Ah Lian in a poorly modded kimchi

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  • vee-oh on Oct 22, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    wah like this Batman cannot run away and get killed because this car is underpower

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  • Sam Loo on Oct 22, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    This one depreciates 75% in a year, if not more

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    • so go n ask them to make camry looks like this la…. if u think camry is handsome enough hahahah

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    • Turboman on Oct 23, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Sam.

      Picking random numbers from the air again?

      Use your brain mate. If it depreciates 75 percent in a year, then by year number 3, the car will cost less than RM10000?

      According to Sam’s logic, RM10k can get us a D segment 3 year old modern car with 6 airbags and 2 liter engine with sunroof. If that is the case, the resale value of 10 year old iswara will drop to RM 200 only.

      Any PT.com readers think that is possible, or its another proof out of a million that shows Sam is simply picking random numbers to spew hate on this forum.

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  • Batman on Oct 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Wtf! I saved the world and get this rubbish?

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  • Cari fasal on Oct 22, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    komen batman..

    1. ride/handling rubbish
    2. steering no feeling
    3. brakes crap
    4. power sloopy

    mmmmm :D

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  • brader_support_proton on Oct 22, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    then proton should modified preve to suit the Joker. eh… wait, i think preve reputation is more than enough to suit the Joker!

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  • brader_Aquaman on Oct 22, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    can somebody guess what brand car suitable for the Aquaman?? should inherit some aquatic feature rite?

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  • brader_juke-r on Oct 22, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    then proton should modified preve to suit the Joker. eh….wait, actually there is no need, preve reputation is more than enough to suit the Joker!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1
  • Storm on Oct 23, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Walao, this one really qualified as Mother of all Ah Bengs…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 1
  • Batman on Oct 23, 2012 at 1:00 am

    How to catch crony with this mobile? Later engine rosak macam mana? Even crony will laugh when i drive this.

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  • encik boss on Oct 23, 2012 at 7:40 am

    No flame coming from the exhaust pipe?

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  • OMG! Who said this car is overpowered? Rise your hand please!!!

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  • Batman on Oct 23, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Facepalm

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  • totally idiot and stupid for kia to do this.

    please promote your cars in a right way, not this silly way.

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