Stuck between a 2022-2025 civic SI, but want to see other options

I'm currently looking for a car, after a couple of months of searching I've been looking at a 2022 or 2025 Civic SI. I like the look, the interior, the light body, and the fun driving experience, but I wanted to look at more options just in case I'm missing something in this price range, the civic si lacks in power but also excels in nimbleness, but I wouldn't mind something that could pick up a little bit faster. I like the manual transmission and apple CarPlay.

Price range: 25-28k

transmission: preferably manual

HP: looking for something 200+hp

condition: I am ok with used and new

year: I am looking for newer cars mainly so like 2020+

Reliability: this would be my daily driver so something that wouldn't blow up on me would be preferable