2016 Kia Optima Becomes A1A Roadster

Dec 17, 2015

Lux Motorwerks in Keyport, NJ is known for its deluxe automotive restyling and so Kia teamed up with them in to have a number of custom vehicles created for SEMA Show 2015. One such project involved turning a 2016 Kia Optima into an eye catching roadster vehicle.

This was no easy feat as it meant that the team needed to step outside of its normal sportier design style in order to create a model that exudes class and luxury. To turn this Optima into a roadster, the team needed to make a number of large body changes such as adding suicide doors, and turning this sedan into a convertible. They also added a new turquoise paint job and light-colored leather seating in order to bring a color scheme that would reflect the bright, sandy beaches of the South Florida area.

Check out the video below to see this vehicle go through its full transformation and head members from the Lux Motorwerks crew discuss the challenge of accomplishing this impressive task.