The only bad thing is it looks like 5-speed hybrids died with the Insight.
I believe 5-speed hybrids are sound technology and would have liked a full hybrid verson developed, but understand why Honda is not doing this.
First of all, fewer people use manual transmissions. They were never that common on anything larger than a mid-sized car. Also, there are more distracted drivers (read: misuse of cell phones)
A lot of sound products need car to be used properly. 5-speeds are the most efficient transmission, but users can abuse them. Specifically, I'm talking about lugging a 5-speed hybrid can strain the battery pack. If 5% or so do this, we are talking about recalls or lawsuits.
I'd prefer a lot of upfront warnings, driver's classes, and maybe a software safeguard.
I hope to be pleasantly suprized and see a 5-speed full hybrid someday...