I own a Sorento, so can give a few pointers on that one...
The Sorento is a very good car. There are a couple of things to look for, however.
1. The clutch can struggle with the engine torque if the car is used for towing. The 6-speed auto is excellent. There have been a few reports of the 8-speed auto being a bit hesitant at junctions.
2. Like many part-time AWD cars, it doesn't like mis-matched tyres. The tyres should match all round, and the ones with the deepest tread should be on the front. This prevents the system thinking it needs to engage the rear diff.
Make sure the spare tyre is in place (slung underneath). If you live in a dodgy area, there is a security kit available from Kia to make it more secure.
Kia are pretty good at honouring the warranty (7 years/100,000 miles) as long as the servicing has been kept up to date.
The diamond-cut alloys are prone to minor corrosion under the lacquer. Kia are less good at paying for them to be refurbished.
All KX3s have android auto/apple car play. If you prefer to use the inbuilt satnav, a map update is available from kia dealers for £40 incl VAT.
Good owners forum at www.kiaownersclub.co.uk/forums/sorento-2015-20.64/
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