It all started with Nissans but after Subaru owners interest, that line was started and it's Honda turn. Designing anything new takes times and $, and without paying cusomters it's just not possible, because energy needs to be going to... paying customers.
In the month of September, buyers from outside USA can get some special deals Contact Us on pricing. Canada, Europe, South America, everywhere. In countries like Brazil, import tax is 100%, so whatever is bought, is doubled in price due to taxes.