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Every New Car You Can Still Buy with a Manual Transmission
The exotic stuff. These are performance cars for the die-hard petrol heads. But thank goodness they still exist. Any and all of the Porsches are good, but the Cayman GT4 and Spyder are absolute winners, even if they've got tall ratios. We've talked about manual transmissions, well, a hell of a lot. Not surprises there, right? So here's a list of just a few that might get your left leg tapping. Skip to main content. John Law. Among less-mini Minis, the six-speed unit is exclusive to the front-drive Cooper S Clubman that features a hp 2.
A largely invisible model among new vehicles, the subcompact hatchback Mitsubishi Mirage comes powered by a 1. It's not particularly good, but it is quirky. The Nissan Versa S base model is one of the cheapest cars for sale today, and it gets a standard five-speed manual gearbox. Although most of the lineup comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission, a manual is the best way to make the most of the base Versa's horsepower.
Kicking off a seventh generation and losing the numerical portion of its badge to be called simply "Z," the Nissan Z sports a new face for the modern era. As we should expect of a sleek sports car , a six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching comes standard.
The gearbox connects to a 3. Without a doubt, there are few to no automatic transmissions better than Porsche's PDK dual-clutch unit. Nonetheless, we love that Porsche still makes its pair of mid-engine sports cars available with the company's equally sublime manual gearbox.
It may not hold as bright a torch for manual gearboxes as did s that came before, but the latest still offers plenty of options for fans of the stick shift. Porsche offers a seven-speed unit as an option on models such as the Targa 4S, which boasts standard all-wheel-drive and hp from its 3.
As before, the sweet little BRZ rear-drive sports car gets a manual transmission, a six-speed unit that backs a new 2. It also gets a stiffer chassis, and numerous interior and exterior updates. This subcompact SUV toes the line between tall hatchback and small SUV quite well; it's no wonder why multiple editors actually bought one for daily use. Subaru offers a six-speed stick for the Crosstrek equipped with the standard hp 2. Most Subarus, as you might guess, are equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission, but if shifting gears is more your style, then an Impreza sedan or hatchback with a five-speed manual could help bring out the most of the limited 2.
The venerable Subaru WRX has been completely redesigned for the model year, with a polarizing new exterior look and a revised interior that's more refined and upscale in approach. In WRX form, the engine has similar numbers to the outgoing model at hp and lb-ft of torque and while it didn't seem notably quicker, the new WRX performed well overall during our first drive. The Toyota GR86 addressed the basic complaint we had about the first generation model, which was its lack of power, and more specifically, torque.
The new, Subaru-sourced 2. Like its Subaru BRZ sibling, the GR86 was also treated to a host of other changes , including improved structural rigidity, exterior looks, and interior functionality. The new model will abandon the manual, unfortunately.
While the latest Subaru WRX 's top-of-the-line GT trim forgoes a manual transmission entirely, the model's lower-spec trims all offer a six-speed manual transmission. With standard all-wheel drive and a heady horsepower from its turbocharged 2. The blander versions of the Toyota Corolla dropped their available manuals for , but we're not too upset about that because of the arrival of the high-performance GR Corolla. This hot hatchback comes only with a six-speed manual, along with a powerful hp turbo-four and all-wheel drive that make it a rally-inspired great time to drive.
Like that model, the GR86 is a 10Best winner and comes standard with a six-speed stick. We liked the Toyota Supra even when it only offered an automatic transmission, but the addition of a six-speed manual to the option sheet for only sweetens the deal. It's offered with the hp turbocharged 3. Volkswagen may no longer sell the run-of-the-mill Golf on our shores, but it continues to send the higher-powered Golf GTI and Golf R our way.
Even better, both continue to sell with a six-speed manual transmission. The former packs horsepower, which it sends to the front wheels. The latter offers horses and all-wheel drive. Opt for the Volkswagen Jetta in S or Sport form and the German automaker offers its sedan with a six-speed manual attached to its hp turbocharged 1.
Need more grunt? Then the sportier Jetta GLI 's hp turbocharged 2. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Shopping Advice. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Read our road test.
GM has perfected its chassis tuning and Magnetic Ride suspension to deliver an epic four-door sports car that drives way better than any new M3. Read our full road test. In lots of ways, the Elantra N is even better to drive than its hatchback counterpart, the Veloster N. It has slightly more horses and a longer wheelbase. The clutch action might not be ideal , but the shifter for the standard six-speed is fantastic.
It combines the C7 Corvette Z06's horsepower V-8 with a six-speed manual, with plenty of aero and top-notch suspension components. It's the best track car GM's ever made. Read our full track test. Unfortunately Ford doesn't make the lovely Shelby GT anymore.
But its closest descendent, the Dark Horse , can still be optioned with a stick. While it doesn't have the Shelby's flat-plane crank engine, we think the hp 5. Listen to the Dark Horse accelerate. Ford's long-awaited Wrangler competitor is an off-road beast with slick retro styling and a removable roof. Opt for the smaller four-cylinder engine, and you can also get a six-speed manual with a seventh "crawler" gear.
Read our full first drive review. The Civic Type R is the best hot hatch on the market right now. A lot of that has to do with its phenomenal handling and its six-speed manual transmission—arguably the best-feeling shifter you can buy short of the GT3's. Watch our track test. A staple for enthusiasts who live in areas where snow falls, it's the ultimate entry-level AWD performance car. Check out our first drive review.
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