Fun and different but slightly sensible daily driver

[vtecyo]

Surely the obvious choice is a Focus ST? Granted it's not "different" but ticks every other box.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the ST Focus & you can tow with it too.

2008 Focus ST-3 31k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2009 Focus ST-3 45k with some choice mods (I'd have to colour code the bonnet vents)

Or you could get a not so sensible tow car:

Mondeo Titanium X Sport 240bhp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Insignia VXR 4x4 39k 320bhp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

C280 Sport 230bhp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

530i M Sport 260bhp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[Toyoda]

Taking the 2011 requirement and bit different into account how about the Kia ceed or pro ceed gt?
Or totally leftfield the Hyundai veloster turbo or i30 gt.