These days, having dozens of airbags and crumple zones aren’t all it takes to make a safer vehicle. With Kia Drive Wise, you’ll have a set of advanced features that work to actually help you avoid trouble in the first place. Forward collision alert scans the road ahead and can detect both vehicles and pedestrians in you path. The initial warning will let you know of a potential impact, while automatic emergency braking can step in if you fail to react.

Meanwhile, blind spot monitoring will help you out on I-89. Even with three mirrors it can be hard to know exactly when it’s safe to change lanes, but the blind spot monitor in the new Kia Optima makes it easy. You’ll also enjoy lane departure warning and lane keep assist that work to help you stay out of harm’s way.

When you choose your Kia Optima model, you’ll have a trio of exciting engine options to choose from. The standard Kia Optima engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit that generates 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. You’ll enjoy up to 32 mpg highway and 24 mpg in the city with this engine installed, so feel free to make that road trip without guilt.

If you’re looking for a little more excitement, you can also have a Kia Optima with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With this option you’ll enjoy 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque to throw you back in your seat. Turbocharging allows you to still achieve up to 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg city despite all the added power.

Finally, the Optima Hybrid takes Kia into the next generation of motoring. With 202 horsepower it’s no slouch, and the advanced hybrid system allows for up to 42 mpg combined.

The aggressive front-end of the Kia Optima is more than just good looking, it cuts through the air with ease to help improve efficiency. Meanwhile, the signature LED headlights both look great and help you see further through the darkness for a safer nighttime drive. Finally, 18-inch alloy wheels are both sporty and stylish, grabbing attention and holding is as you drive by.

The Kia Optima makes it easy to stay connected thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And when you’re not wandering through the Green Mountains in your new Kia sedan, you’ll love the UVO-link app that lets you lock and unlock the doors and even start your Kia Optima from your smartphone.