I hear you. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Even with the pandemic, during commute time, which seems like 5 AM - 9 PM these days, driving a stick is a pain in the a@@. I sold my WRX and got an Accord 2.0T Sport with the 10 sp. auto. 2.0T and 10 sp are a great combination. I was hoping...
From what I can tell, I like the new look. I'm hoping the Si gets a version of the 2.0T from the CTR or even the Accord, along with a dual clutch/auto option. With all the traffic in the Bay Area, you can't really enjoy a manual any more.....unless you get up at 5AM on a weekend. I'm a buyer...