I'm exactly the same. I sat in a Sportage last weekend to see if it could be a potential replacement for my optima, and there was nowhere near enough legroom in the front for me, and I found the interior to be just not as nice as the Optima (even my Mk1 model). I sat in a new Sorento and the space and cabin quality in that car is much nicer, but am I willing to sacrifice a probable 10mpg drop with increased costs in tyres, tax and servicing? Absolutely not. That leaves just the Stinger to accommodate my 6ft 7 inch frame, which it does nicely, but they've gone and discontinued the only model that has even vaguely sensible running costs. Waaaaaah! I've even held my nose and considered a Carens but surprise, surprise, that's been discontinued too! I guess I could be tempted by the new Proceed, the front cabin space is just about enough, but they don't offer any variant with full leather - WTF?
I just don't get this obsession with SUVs, especially as none of the models in Kia's range now suits my needs. I mean they offer these infernal things in a ridiculous amount of sizes (and none of them are right for me) - all I want is ONE large family car that's adept at pounding the motorway, hell offer it as estate only with one engine again if you must, but why alienate this market to this degree?
I can see me going to another manufacturer and purchasing an extended warranty at this rate