Was looking at the spec of an Ibiza Cupra 1.4TSi Boganegro that was for sale today, low emissions so low tax, 180bhp, 0-60 in 7 secs, top speed of 140mph, 44mpg average, Seat Sport (AP Racing) brakes option, and quite a reasonable insurance group too... plus, a basic remap will see c215bhp from it from what I've seen on the net.
I think cars like this are 100% the way forward.
Cheers,
Grant