Have a look at these -
Kitfox S7 Super Sport
You will find they have good STOL (but wont beat the Savannah), good cruise (100kts) and carrying capacity (me and wife, full fuel and 65kg luggage). And excellent factory and owner support group.
Kitfox general discussion - TeamKitfox Forums
I built one after owning a Mooney and have flown it all over Australia and landed in lots of off field locations. Love this type of flying more than the high and fast. Happy to show and demo if down our way (Mt Beauty, Vic).