Lets hope the Iosis does the business if it ever gets released, Vectra VXR does seem good...

hatch wise i do think focus ST takes it, doesn't beat astra for power admitedly but does in most other departments. Only close call i see personally is the golf R32, thats impressed me alot...

but super competitive list with golf gti, seat cupra r, bmw 130i ( ) also about.