The manual transmission is fading fast. Once a staple of driving, it’s now a niche option, and manufacturers are dropping it from more and more models. But for enthusiasts who prefer the control and engagement of a stick shift, a few new cars remain that still offer this experience. This list details the current lineup of vehicles where you can still row your own gears.
Acura: Integra and Integra Type S
Acura stands out by still including a manual option in its Integra models. The standard Integra, with its 200-hp turbo four-cylinder, offers a six-speed manual. Even more notably, the high-performance Integra Type S exclusively comes with a stick shift, paired with a more potent 320-hp engine.
BMW: M2 and M3/M4
BMW continues to cater to purists with manuals in certain models. The M2 sports coupe is available with a six-speed, though the higher-performance CS variant is automatic-only. The M3 and M4 sedans also offer a manual, but only in their standard 473-hp configurations. The convertible M4 is an automatic-only affair.
Cadillac: CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac is surprisingly committed to the manual. Both the CT4-V Blackwing and the larger CT5-V Blackwing can be had with a six-speed. The CT4-V Blackwing, with 472 hp, offers excellent value, while the CT5-V Blackwing boasts a monstrous 668-hp supercharged V-8. Both have earned repeat accolades for their performance.
Ford: Mustang
The latest Ford Mustang continues to offer a manual transmission, but only with the V-8 engine. For many enthusiasts, this is no compromise, as a stick-shift Mustang without a V-8 would miss the point entirely. Ford allows manual gears in both coupe and convertible models.
Honda: Civic Si and Type R
Honda keeps the manual alive in the Civic lineup, but with restrictions. The sportiest variant, the 200-hp Civic Si, is the only sedan trim to offer a manual. The high-performance Civic Type R hatchback also features a stick shift.
Lotus: Emira
The mid-engine Lotus Emira offers both a Mercedes-sourced turbocharged four-cylinder and a Toyota-sourced supercharged V-6. The four-cylinder is automatic-only, but the V-6 can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
Mazda: MX-5 Miata and Mazda 3 Hatchback
Mazda stands out by offering a manual in both the MX-5 Miata (cloth-top and RF targa-top) and the Mazda 3 hatchback. The 3 hatchback’s manual is standard on the Premium trim, though it’s paired with the standard 186-hp engine and front-wheel drive.
Nissan: Z
Nissan’s retro-styled Z comes with a six-speed manual in all but the top-line NISMO trim. The Z comes standard with a 400-hp twin-turbocharged V-6, though the NISMO variant nets a total of 420 horses.
Porsche: 911 Carrera T and GT3
Porsche is slowly restricting manual availability in the 911. The three-pedal option is now limited to the 388-hp 911 Carrera T and the 502-hp 911 GT3. The GT3 manual is coupe-only, while the Carrera T offers both coupe and convertible options.
Subaru: BRZ and WRX
Subaru continues to offer a manual in the rear-wheel-drive BRZ, paired with its 228-hp flat-four engine. The WRX also offers a six-speed manual in most trims, providing all-wheel drive and 271 horsepower for under $35,000.
Toyota: GR Supra
The Toyota GR Supra remains available with a six-speed manual, but its future is uncertain. The 382-hp turbocharged inline-six can still be ordered with a stick shift, though the four-cylinder version has been discontinued.
The manual transmission’s survival is precarious, but a few automakers still recognize the appeal for driving enthusiasts. As electric vehicles and automatics dominate the market, these options represent the last stand for a dying breed of automotive experience. The continued availability of these cars is a small victory for those who believe the connection between driver and machine should remain unbroken.
