i dont know what exactly will happen with the RSX. turning it into a honda sounds good on paper, only IF the price is kept low. if not, it will meet the same fate as the prelude. i'm pretty sure honda will be conservative in terms of power with the new civic. 1.8 liter 140 hp for the ex model sounds reasonable, K18 anyone?? i doubt a sporty model will reappear soon but when(if it even does in this generation), i wouldn't expect more than a 180 hp 2.0 liter, besides the type r of course. i'm guessing the RSX will soldier on for at least 3 more years, just as the integra did, just to milk it for what its worth. the design of the 2006 civic does look very promising though, it looks like they want it to be on top in terms of design instead of just being there like the current generation. it seems like it will have a very uplevel feel to it, from what i can tell in the pics.