I somehow feel like it's trying to find things to compliment, (i mean no disrespect to people who actually like it! it's very subjective)
I find it feels very out of place. Sideview of it looks pretty good to be honest adds flare to the otherwise boring lines. but any other angles...I don't...
but if the sales numbers aren't great with the corolla manuals, Honda may not feel the need to satisfy the manual market anyway. that being said even though for my daily commute i much prefer a non-manual car (living in Montreal Quebec, the traffic on the 15 is just nerve wrecking during rush...