Since you're happy with your Tata Safari and the after-sales experience has been trouble-free, go ahead with the Tata Sierra. It is a very comfortable and spacious SUV, and its ride comfort is excellent, both in the city and on the highway.You could opt for the 1.5-litre diesel version, which delivers respectable performance for your highway drives and is likely to be quite efficient too, although refinement isn't as good as some other offerings out there. Alternatively, you could opt for the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol-automatic, which is excellent in terms of performance and refinement. If you are ok with lower fuel efficiency (than the diesel version), the 1.5 turbo-petrol is the one we'd recommend.

Considering your requirements, you should take a look at the Kia Carens Clavis. The MPV is a well-rounded package that offers a comfortable ride, a spacious and practical cabin for seven people and a lengthy list of features.The Carens Clavis can be had with a 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel and a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, both of which can be had with manual or automatic gearbox options. Alternatively, you can also consider the Hyundai Alcazar, which is mechanically identical to the Carens Clavis.

The recently-launched Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good option to consider. It replaces the XUV700 and gets interior and exterior changes, along with more features. It is spacious, comfortable and has a strong set of engines. The 2.0-litre petrol is smooth and refined, and the 2.2-litre diesel is punchy and relatively efficient. You also get the added practicality of a third row of seats, which the Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra don't get. Mahindra XUV 7XO price range from Rs 13.66 lakh to Rs 24.92 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Some owners have reported certain usage-based issues, like the iMT wearing out the clutch prematurely compared to a standard (three-pedal) manual version, and the actuator fluid needs to be changed periodically. These aside, the iMT works fine, giving users the convenience of a clutch-pedal-free drive, while rowing through the gears manually. The Kia Seltos iMT is paired with the turbo-petrol engine, and for your 40 per cent highway driving usage, you will appreciate the turbo's stronger performance, especially while overtaking.But if you have a sedate driving style, we'd strongly recommend getting the 1.5 petrol-IVT option instead, for its sheer smoothness and convenience. The drive experience will feel far more seamless and effort-free in the city, and even though outright performance isn't as strong as the turbo's, the petrol-IVT does the job quite competently.