Saw one the other day, and it definitely is a step up in the game. But they could of changed the look a little more. I would drive one though.

Lets compare the 2 a little more:

.............. KIA.............. HONDA
MSRP..... 17,695...........22,255
HP.......... 173..............197
TQ.......... 144..............139
MT 6spd 6spd
LSD No Yes
CurbW 2859 2895
Warr 10y/100000 3y/36000
Mileage 22/31 21/29


They both have alot of the same features I guess the biggest thing is resale value still. A HONDA will always win. So if you were going to keep the car for awhile, KIA maybe be better, for a few years Honda will win.