We have a 2015 Captiva in diesel. We actually like it as an SUV. It has 400nm so it seem's to pull the Trackabout OK. We're considering other options though. Two main items of interest are more power for towing and a real 4x4 for some (relatively light) 4x4'ing. Nothing too serious on the 4x4 front, but if we want to go through a decent crossing, we should be able to without worrying. Or up a steep track (OK, not too steep), etc. The Captive with it's 19inch rims and 235x50's isn't really suitable for that. I realise I'll have to go second hand to accommodate the budget. The Captiva is actually reasonably well fitted out in LTZ spec - leather, satnav, climate, electric sunroof, etc, etc. I don't think it's actually possible to get something better than we have without resorting to something quite large (think Crusier) or a lot older.
Our issue is finding something that fits the budget (under 30k would be nice) that has more creature comforts than a truck, is diesel, has a good name, isn't too much larger and has more power than we currently have.
Maybe something older with an upgraded/tweaked engine would fit the bill.
There seem to be too many choices, but as I work through each car it seem's to fall down in one or more ways. I'm scratching for idea's here so if anyone has any thoughts, please do post and I'll answer with feedback.