A mate has the SP23....have been in it a bit and to be honest was pretty disappointed. This was all before the new Civic came out. Something about it just didn't feel right to me....I would say that it is competent car.

I had my first look at the FD Civic Sport on the weekend, and the second a sat in it, fell in love....I liked it so much that I am now considering parting with the Jazz. I haven't driven one yet (that will be this week) so can't compare it with the SP, but I can't see it being too hard to beat!

I haven't felt this excited and impressed from an initial encounter with a car for a long time. I just hope the drive doesn't let me down.

I quite like the look of the SP23 hatch, but that's about it. But I guess that's why guys who like Mazdas buy Mazdas and why I like Hondas...it's all personal preference