don't get caught up on the name. i-vtec isn't an actual system, it's a name for all the second generation vtec technologies.

there is nothing wrong with the basic vtec system, it's the core of all of the vtec technologies still.

the reasons why they choose to implement the most basic of the systems is most likely becuase of A) cost and B) gains

VTC in the i-vtec cars really only smooths out the powerband, not that it's useless, but in an econobox you really dont need it