Not that I always believe what I read in magazines and papers, but a recent review in the Sydney Morning Herald panned it severly.
The review reminded me of the Corolla SX 100 kw I used to own. Great engine but the rest of the car was a piece of shit. Steered and handled like a overpowered shoping trolley and had pathetic brakes. Pity the Civic Type R is not sold here as apparrently that is the car to have if you want a FWD hatch.