Hi Steve,
We too have been investigating similar cars. 
We bought a new Mazda BT50 ute (5cyl, 4wd etc) last year, and an older Mazda 2  - Sue's 'shopping trolley" !  Our Ben recently bought a new Mazda 6 diesel, and Matthew a new Subaru Forester.
We have been  considering  a used  Yeti, Mazda CX5,   CX3, (we are not wed to Mazda - but they have cars we like) and have been considering the Kia now they offer 7 years warranty.  We like AWD/ high clearance cars, as my (Ian) driving is inept, and I would keep damaging wheels etc on high kerbs!  This second car would need to be economic.
Please keep us informed as to your investigations.  You have always been a good sounding board  :-)
More on other stuff later.
InSx