I'm glad Catherine and I went on that Sunday night drive because otherwise I might never know the true potential of the little Honda. The old saying and song lyric, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone" might not be apropos this time, but I just wish I had open up to the SiR a little sooner.

Specifications:

• Price Range (MSRP): $25,500 - $28,029
• Body Type: 3-door hatchback
• Layout: Front engine, FWD
• Engine: 160 hp, 132 lb-ft torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
• Transmission: 5-spd man
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
• Cargo Cap (seats up/folded): 445 / 1007 L (15.7 / 35.7 cu ft)
• Curb Weight: 1,249 kg (2,754 lb)
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Cargo Volume: 445 L (15.7 cu ft)
• Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.2 / 7.0 L/100 km (26 / 33 mpg)
• Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
• Direct Competitors: Dodge SRT4, Ford Focus SVT, MazdaSpeed Protegé, Mini Cooper S, Nissan Sentra SE-R, Subaru Impreza WRX, VW GTI 1.8T
• Web Site: www.honda.ca

Note: Additional larger photos are available in the photo album.