Well it's neither cheap nor crappy. It's expected to cost just as much as the lower-end Civics (which are not cheap either) and be at least of equal quality to the hot selling Scion xA/xB which are it's closest competitors. Honda has no other hatchback or wagons in it's US lineup. Well, the RSX, but that's not really the same thing.

I owned a 1988 Civic 2-door hatchback with a lightly modified B16A engine and limited slip. I would average around 30mpg in mixed condition driving and that had VERY short gearing (4000+rpm on the freeway) and 175hp or so. It's disapointing to hear this 105 horsepower car will barely get any better fuel economy. I honestly think Honda gave up their fuel efficiency philosophy and refocused on other things in the last couple years.