You can go for the Tata Sierra, it is packed with features and looks and feels very premium. The engine to go for in Sierra is the 1.5 turbo-petrol unit, which is strong and smooth, and the handling is confident, making everyday driving enjoyable. Its unladen ground clearance is 205mm, which means it can handle even large speed breakers with ease. Though Tata products are not particularly known for being reliable, Tata Motors is working on improving overall ownership and customer experience. Sierra is manufactured at the Sanand plant, which Tata Motors acquired from Ford, and the quality processes and manufacturing culture there should help improve long-term reliability.

These two cars are very different, so it depends on your preference. The Citroen Basalt X is a natural upgrade from your Polo, offering fantastic ride and handling, a strong 1.2 turbo-petrol engine, and a pleasure to drive. However, compared to the Tata Sierra, the Basalt feels a couple of segments down. It is nowhere near as well-equipped, and in fact, the Sierra’s most significant selling point is all the tech on offer, which includes three digital screens for the infotainment system, a top-notch audio system, ADAS features and a lot more. Also, the Sierra is more spacious and solidly built. Being an SUV, the Sierra is not as agile as the Basalt, but it's still a pleasure to drive and hence overall fits your needs better.

We suggest you wait for the refreshed Skoda Kushaq, which will be launched next month. It comes with strong engines, a good balance of ride and handling, and is one of the most fun-to-drive SUVs for the money. It has solid build quality and is also high on safety. You could opt for the 1.5 TSI mated to a quick-shifting 7-speed DSG automatic, which will make weekend drives an absolute pleasure.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza can be a good option for you. It is a no-nonsense car, with 6 airbags, 4-star crash test ratings and the reliability of Maruti. Although the engine performance is not very exciting, the torque converter automatic is smooth. It is spacious and has decent features, and is easy to maintain.