as far as i'm concerned (since i drive an acura) sport compact is good for me, but i agree that it might not be that good for other drivers. as for the focus, in this months mag it pulls low 13's. i don't like the focus, but thats impressive until you read that it cost an extra $15,000 to get there. but none the less 13 is still 13. i used to drive a neon and if you read the article on the neon thats pretty impressive too. for about the same price as the acura rsx you can spank the hell out of most of the stock cars coming out now. for me i can't wait to see it hit the streets.