Being a performance nut, I am interested in seeing Honda use a turbo on performance models. Most of the time you can get better hp/weight ratio with a 4turbo than a V6. Plus, when not revving the engine you can get better mpg than a V6 with the same power(yes, even with that "same power" V6 not being revved too).
Also, I don't think Honda ever claim to be able to build "torquey" small engines. Has anyone?
"There's no replacement for displacement?" Maybe not for stump pulling, but for everything else there is. Have you driven a turbo lately? Go drive the new Mazda 6 turbo, Legacy turbo, STI, Mitsu Evo, or even the VW turbos.
Now we just have to work on RWD!