OK, this gives me a better idea of how long I'll have to wait for a manual trans hatchback -- about a year, maybe a little more.
Its Europe launch is set for early 2017 and then the U.S. launch will follow.
If you couldn't wait the year anyway, don't be hard on yourself. Just wait even longer and get the Type R hatchback when that comes out in a few years.****... Now I am kicking myself (for buying the sedan) because the hatch looks so much better. But then I can't wait for another year as I needed to replace the old car...
Ugh...