Best possible affordable SUV (KIA Sorento vs. ?)

Hello, I haven’t been active in this forum for more than 7 years, now it’s time again. Currently two 13-year-old vehicles, both of which have come through the TÜV again without defects in January (Peugeot 1007 with 68tkm and Toyota Prius 2 with 165tkm). Both are paid off and cause extremely low running costs. So economically it is weak to reject the vehicles. 2 years ago we were in North America and are there Expedition, Tahoo and Suburban g Since then we have been fixed on the side of the SUV. The cars are also available here, but the consumption is deterred. In the middle of last year we looked at the market. A neighbour had accidentally borrowed a Kia Sorento. The stand outside the door and much of us got up for the first time. Before he was completely unknown to us. In the meantime we borrowed a Sorento over several days and were pleased. Besides we are also the sister (Hyundau Santa Fe and Gran d Santa Fe) tried, but they could not convince us so much. Since 40.000€ for us is a lot of money we also looked used, but the prices are rarely less than 32,000€ for the same model and come out of the rental. Now the idea was to look for alternatives, but exactly there we find nothing in the price segment with the equipment. Either the car are shorter, have a sloping rear or are of premium brands and therefore too expensive. nothing that could be considered an alternative. It doesn’t have to be anything German since we had a lot of trouble with our German cars (Zafira and Smart 42). The 7 years manufacturer warranty at the Kia also appeals. Do you still have an idea?