The 2016 Honda CR-V range of configurations is currently priced from $11,990.
Our most recent review of the 2016 Honda CR-V resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Honda CR-V: Five-star ANCAP rating, Well equipped with active safety features, Generous boot space
The 2016 Honda CR-V carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Baleno should be fine for your needs, and I wouldn’t be concerned about the fact that it’s made in India. Suzuki has been making cars in India for a number of years and there has been nothing to suggest that they are of a lower quality or less reliable as a result.
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I would suggest the Soul could be ruled out on the basis that it won't have a high resale value when you want to sell it on. Your budget will limit your choices, if you could stretch it another $3000 you could look at the Honda HR-V or CR-V, or Kia Sportage.
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Your need for low maintenance rules out the Europeans, Jeeps are popular but aren't as reliable as I think they should be, leaving you with the Japanese and Korean brands. The cars I would suggest you look at are the Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V.
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The Honda CR-V 2016 prices range from $10,670 for the basic trim level SUV VTi LE to $19,030 for the top of the range SUV VTi-L (Adas).