I hate the navigation / infotainment system in my 2013 Sorento EX. I wish I could have opted to get the straight UVO system with all the other package features, without having to get the navigation system.
Our biggest issues with the navigation system are...
1. It's not current. Business locations that have been around for years are not listed. You are directed to a toll road even when you specify that routing should avoid toll roads. Granted, this road had only recently become a toll road, though >6mo previous the purchase of the car a few weeks ago.
2. When my phone is paired with the system, I cannot use my phones voice commands. It's awesome! My phone will prompt to read a text message, and wait for voice confirmation, but in no way can I figure out how to get the phone to hear me. Wired headphones with mic, works perfect. Bluetooth headset, works perfect. Kia bluetooth, a complete failure.
3. The way the display dims is really bad. At night, it is the brightest thing in the car. It is very distracting. By default it is set to dim automatically, manually switching to nighttime mode makes so difference, so it is obviously in nigh mode already, because switching it to day, makes it brighter. Adjusting the dimmer is not useful. It makes it more dim, but also reduces the contrast making it harder to read.
If anyone has a 2013 Sorento with the UVO system, I will buy it from you!!