A K20 base engine for the next gen Civic EX would be nice, but I doubt that will happen. For a compact fuel-efficient car, the K20 isn't the way to go. Maybe a smaller derivative like a K18 (?) that would put out moderate power and torque without sacrificing too much fuel economy. I just hope that Honda doesn't drop the ball on the next Si. At that price range, the market for competeive compacts is starting to get crowded.