The hood and windshield rake of a new Honda Civic is not too far off from the Prius but to me the Civic seat position is Much more slick and sly than Prius liftback. I think to get a heads up on what's coming for 4th Gen Prius manual dr. seat(ing), just have a look at the all new Corolla. Shame how I can jump in my niece's 11 year old Honda Civic with 155k miles on it, dirty inside and no so well maintained and it feels much more 'normal' just to be in, sit in and drive than my Prius and goes around corners better than my Prius.