You'll find no Ferraris, no Lamborghinis, nor any Alfas Romeo here. All-wheel drive is standard on every Crosstrek, and those not keen on shifting for themselves can opt for a continuously variable automatic transmission on the 2. Automakers, aware of the need to raise fuel efficiency numbers, and the expense of manufacturing a separate transmission that few people buy, are dropping manuals. Well first because the Wrangler is all new for 2018. There are currently two engine options available for the redesigned Wrangler.
The lightweight, midengine 718 Boxster comes standard with a 300 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Instead of the mid-level Soul+'s 161-hp 2. We figure they build 20 a year and give them to employees who are serially tardy. The rest of the lot, from to the mid-level, to the range-topping, sporty John Cooper Works comes standard with a six-speed manual. If you can find a Lotus dealer anywhere in the United States, they have an Evora with a six-speed manual.
Shifting a manual transmission is not only more engaging and fun than flicking some dainty little paddles, it also requires more skill and makes the driver a better one. In our , the earns a spot about a third of the way down the list. We'll warn you right now: You'll go bleary-eyed trying to figure out which Honda Civic model is the cheapest with a manual vs. Long live the manual transmission Wrangler. When the Jaguar F-Type launched, it was only avialable with the dual clutch automatic. It also offers a six-speed automatic, but both transmissions deliver the same fuel economy. Its top track speed is 189 mph.
They are also available in the and the venerable. While you can get better mileage with the available automatic, the manual allows you to squeeze better performance out of the small four-cylinder engine. Like its less-powerful Corvette brethren, it will be available with a manual. Now if we can just get the Golf R in the new SportWagen body style like they have in Europe—with a manual. If You Love to Row Your Own Gears, These 22 Cars Are Clutch Sometimes it seems like cars with manual transmissions are living on borrowed time.
They are also lightweight around 2,800 pounds , rear-wheel drive, pack 205 hp four-cylinder engines that make that power up at 7,000 rpm, and come standard with a six-speed manual a traditional automatic is optional. In , the holds the top spot. The high-performance Golf R model comes standard with a six-speed manual. Featuring a roomy, comfortable, and well-put-together cabin, the SportWagen is surprisingly affordable. Fuel mileage is the same in manual vs. If you're that concerned about it, buy a Prius, but don't try crossing the Rubicon Pass with it. We've also provided a handy guide for each, which shows the cost or savings when choosing a manual, as well as the fuel economy compared to the automatic.
Front-wheel drive is standard, too, but all-wheel drive is optional. In addition to ample ground clearance and a host of available heavy-duty components, the Tacoma can be equipped with several high-tech traction features. Power options in the Civic range from a 158-horsepower four-cylinder engine to a 1. Most other makes, including Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Cadillac, etc. The Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the cheapest way to get anywhere, this side of the Fung Wah bus. Front-wheel drive comes standard, while all-wheel drive is available. Both the Sonic Sedan or Hatchback are standard with a five-speed manual transmission at no additional cost.
The city mileage is 2 mpg better than in the automatic version. The lightweight roadster has phenomenal driving dynamics that are only enhanced by the direct connection you get from shifting the car's smooth manual transmission. In , it holds a spot near the top. Trim levels available with a manual: 2. This is no low-tech gearbox.
It's basically the only car they sell. Take a look at the following slides to see some of the best cars that you can still get with a manual transmission shown in order of their U. There are new synchronizers, too. You'd have to drive to the moon and back on a regular basis to justify the 3 mpg increase in city and highway mileage. This is one of the best-driving sports cars in the world—at any price.