The Kia K5 offers two engine choices. The first is a 2.5-liter engine with 191 horsepower and 181 pounds feet of torque. That's pretty modest, particularly when you compare it to the other engine option. The second engine is a turbocharged GT 2.5-liter with 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.

Choose from five different interior upholstery options. The basic is the charcoal cloth option, with four SynTex color options. The most stunning interior option is the red, but you might like the black with neon green stitching or the black and white option. The 24-inch panoramic driver's cockpit display has touchable, interactive features, including navigation and smartphone integration. Combine all that with the roominess you would expect from a larger sedan, and you have a very comfortable and exciting ride.

The wide-track suspension and bigger tires help the K5 grip the Bridgeport road, even when turns and bends are tight and hairy. The dual exhaust is reminiscent of high-end sports cars. Choose from seven exterior colors, although we highly recommend the stunning 'Yacht Blue' or exciting 'Runway Red.' If you like, you can get a K5 with the optional panoramic sunroof with power controls.

Did we mention the 24-inch driver's touchscreen panel in the dash? All gauges are displayed digitally. Navigation-based smart cruise control with 'stop and go' prevents you from following other cars too closely and helps you pick up speed when the road ahead is wide open. The surround view monitor comes on when the car is moving slowly enough, and you are attempting to park or back into space.

There are also remote start and climate control features you can manage from a special smartphone app by Kia. Need to locate where you parked your all-new Kia K5? Just turn on the location feature in the Kia app to walk you to your car.

Safety is so important these days. That is why so many high-tech safety features have been created to keep drivers and passengers safe on the New Haven road. There's a blind spot view monitor and alert system, blind spot collision avoidance that prevents you from changing lanes by applying brakes to slow the car down, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and even safe exit assist. The safe exit assist senses when objects are closing in on the sides of the vehicle and it might not be safe to get out, an excellent safety tool if your kids jump out of the car without looking.