Stick Shift? 10 Cars and Trucks That Still Have a Manual Transmission
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The only truckmaker to still offer one is Ram. You'll save a few bucks, but you'll be disappointed. The Jeep Compass only comes with a manual in the bottom-feeder, front-wheel drive trim.
The teaser also doesn't give a very good indication of the car's size. But for the first time, Porsche has expanded the manual 911 variants to include the high performance GT3. Volkswagen Passat EDIT: Volkswagen quit producing manual transmission Passats in the 2015 model year,. The Golf R shares many of its components with the Audi S3.
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As automatic transmissions slowly became less expensive, more economical, and more fun, the manual gearbox. Nowadays, automatic sales outweigh manuals by a landslide, as reports show that more than 90% of all cars being made today come without a clutch. But deep in the belly of the automotive beast a resistance continues to fight on, forever shifting toward clutching a future filled with flexplates, weighted shift knobs, and the ever impressive heel-toe maneuver. These are the cars that unapologetically put driving first, and we uplift the automakers that manufacture them for insisting on keeping the clutch alive, if just but for a little while longer. Here are 10 of the best examples of finding this theory in practice today. Sure, tons of Mustangs nowadays come with an automatic gearbox, but The Blue Oval still outfits an impressive amount of its pony cars with stick shifts, as everything from the four-cylinder EcoBoost to the flat-plane crank equipped Shelby GT350 seen here can rock a six-speed. BMW M4 Source: BMW It may be a newer addition to the BMW lineup, but the twin-turbo M4 is a shining example of what high performance German engineering looks like in a practical automobile. Oh, and the M4 can also be had with a tricky manual transmission that sports a sticky clutch, thus earning it all kinds of positive reviews due to how incredibly intuitive the driving experience is from behind the wheel. From its early days as the first Japanese car ever made in America to its recently revised Sport model, the Accord has always had an option for anyone wanting a solid manual transmission. Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Frontier PRO-4X Source: Nissan Having a stick shift in an off-road vehicle is often just as important as outfitting a performance car with a clutch, as it gives the driver more control over gear selections for increased revs and traction, and allows speedier shifts between reverse and first. Many off-road enthusiasts actually find a clutch to be a preferable option, and Nissan apparently was listening. Jaguar has been quite candid in the past about its invested interest in offering this vehicle in particular with a stick shift, and remains adamant over the notion that in order to preserve genuine motoring enthusiasm, a clutch should at least always be an option. Outside of the restyled cabin updates and its renowned 4×4 capabilities, even the regular Tacoma continues to be made available with a six-speed manual. For the better part of the past 30 years, Volkswagen has outfitted its rabid little hatchback with an aggressive clutch and gearing to match, and even though both base models and upper end versions like the Golf R can be had with a stick, the classic GTI is the most recognized. But believe it or not, Mazda does offer the vehicle seen here with a stick, earning it loads of cool points. While the version we got for a came to us with an automatic, other reviews show that opting for the CX-5 with a stick adds a ton of fun, making it an even more attractive buying option. The long embroiled battle between Ford and GM has come down to what you see here today, and if the new Mustang Shelby GT350 is going to come with a stick, well the 1LE Camaro had better have one too! While it may have also become the official bro-mobile of college campuses across the nation in recent years, the Wrangler has continuously rocked a stick since day one and is a crowd favorite for any trail hunter who prefers to row their own.
Equipped with lightning-fast dual-clutch transmissions, most modern cars can swap cogs faster and more efficiently than a human ever could. You'll find no Ferraris, no Lamborghinis, nor any Alfas Romeo here. The five-speed manual transmission is gone, replaced by a six-speed manual on certain trims of the sedan, coupe, and five-door hatch. Motor Trend's 2010 Sport Utility of the Year, the Outback also offers a 256-horsepower 3. The is on the endangered species list. Ford Focus The Ford Focus starts with a manual in the S and SE trims.
