We tend to poke fun but KIA generally makes pretty good car commercials. They’re fun, they look good and they feature some of the biggest names in basketball such as LeBron James or Clippers forward Blake Griffin.
Of course, Blake is no stranger to the Optima – it’s been his endorsement car of choice for a long time now, only this time it seems to have gone to his head, in the most humorous way possible.
We’ll admit, the Optima is a very good looking car. Not just for its segment but generally speaking too. By the life of us we can’t figure out why it hasn’t enjoyed more success globally. It’s basically a discount Jaguar XF in terms of looks (yes, a compliment) and it features a tech-rich environment inside that spacious cabin.
What Blake is thinking though is that its 274 HP 2.0 liter turbocharged in-line 4 engine is going to somehow help it take off from the aircraft carrier. And of course all this just so he can outwit the bad guys (or his enemies as he refers to them).
Well, we’re certainly disappointed that the ad’s CGI ended before the car reached the end of the runway. Watching it fall into the ocean would have been beyond hilarious.
Still, great spot from KIA, very funny, and as always a very charismatic Blake Griffin.