I think it’s because everything is all about aerodynamics and fuel economy, screw looks right?
Honda’s entry into the competition(no but I like):
It only has 100hp (1.4L 4cyl)… I think they should really bring this to NA though, I saw a few on the road in Rome last Christmas (not Type R) and I think they look nicer then the sedan/coupe version (as always,IMO)…