20 Best Vehicles with Manual Transmission for 2024 - Ranked (2024)

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Honda Civic or Accord

If you have a Honda, don't' worry. The clutch and its assembly won't wear out that easily. And when it does, it's cheap and easy to replace. Because of this, any late model Honda sedan that's either a four or five speed is the perfect car to learn on.

Honda Civic or Accord

If you have a Honda, don't' worry. The clutch and its assembly won't wear out that easily. And when it does, it's cheap and easy to replace. Because of this, any late model Honda sedan that's either a four or five speed is the perfect car to learn on.

I can't believe I'm writing this, but the manual transmission is making a comeback. The data are admittedly thin, but according to J.D. Power, 1.7 percent of car buyers this year opted for a manual transmission, compared to 0.9 percent in 2021 and 1.2 percent in 2022.

Manual transmissions require less servicing to remain functional and don't need the same type of oil as an automatic transmission. Cars with a stick-shift usually last longer than an automatic of the same make and model.

First gear provides the most pulling power but the least potential for speed, whilst fifth gear which provides the least pulling power allows the greatest range of speed. The following table indicates typical speed and revs for changing gears up or down.

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Get the car moving from a stop

This is often the trickiest part to get the hang of when learning how to drive a manual car. Push the clutch in and hold it while shifting the car into first gear. Press lightly on the gas and let the clutch out smoothly and gradually.

The average manual driver is not always so proficient. In getting the gear right, automatics consume less fuel, save money and emit fewer emissions. These are among the reasons why it's ever harder to buy a new manual-transmission model of any kind in many countries.

With an exclusively offered 6-speed short-shift intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT), you've got total control of GR Corolla. Hit the sport pedal clutch and express yourself with every rev; your connection growing with every shift of the stick.

The manual transmission option will be available across several Subaru models, including the Subaru Impreza, Subaru WRX, and Subaru BRZ. This gives you the exciting opportunity to experience the thrill of a hands-on driving experience, with the added benefit of enhanced control and engagement behind the wheel.

Chances are the manual transmission won't be with us much longer. It's a dying breed. But don't have your left foot removed just yet: there are still new cars available in the United States with a manual gearbox. (A handful of SUVs come with them too, but we covered those in a separate list.)