I think it's time Honda put the 2.4 Earth Dreams engine in the Civic mated to both an auto and the 6 speed manual in the current SI. It doesn't have to be marketed as a performance vehicle or even called an SI. The SI now looks too boy racer without the performance to back it up. The spoiler and those two toned seats are brutal. The Earth Dreams 2.4 engine is said to dyno at more than the rated horsepower numbers published by Honda, and has propelled the larger heavier Accord to sub 7 second 0-60 times in some tests. Couple that with it's excellent fuel economy, something the current SI doesn't offer. Offer it as a top trim touring model, in both 4 and 2 door models with both transmissions available. Tone down the cheesy add ons and you would have a great car with the right balance of power and economy in a compact yet well appointed car. I won't even dream they would offer a hatchback or wagon version. Also, Honda needs a newer engine for the base Civic. I would say a 1.8 litre version of the current 2.4 Earth Dreams.