Our idea of perfection was a sedan in the new Sport trim with a six-speed manual transmission. Having selected this model, we were absolved of making further choices since Honda restricts most options on the Sport to dealer-installed equipment. All Sport models are powered by Honda’s direct-injected 2.4-liter four. And while a continuously variable automatic is optional, we avoided it, fearing it would make us swell up like a nut-allergic kid touring the Skippy plant.