Manuals are a dying breed. Last year, nearly 10 cars lost their manual transmissions as the market continues to shift (pun intended) to automatics—or worse—CVTs. But that’s not to say all hope is lost.
When we asked automakers earlier this year how many of their shoppers opted for the manual, some of those numbers actually increased compared to 2025. BMW saw a slight bump in manual transmission sales, as did Cadillac, Mazda, Porsche, and a few more.
In 2026, there are still more than 25 cars you can buy with a manual transmission in the US. They range from off-road SUVs to sports cars, sedans, and yes, even a pickup truck. Some of these vehicles are on the way out after this year, sadly, so get them while you still can.
Acura Integra
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Acura soldiers on with the manual in its entry-level car, with the Integra retaining its delightful six-speed manual transmission. It’s available only with the top-trim A-Spec with Technology Package, which starts at just under $40,000, and is paired with a slightly weak yet willing turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
Acura Integra Type S
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The Integra Type S, despite its completely absurd $54,695 asking price, may have the sweetest six-speed manual transmission on the market today. Complete with a 320-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, it has plenty of scoot and excellent handling to match. It’s a viable alternative to the Honda Civic Type R, which it shares almost all of its mechanicals with, just for a more relaxed driver in mind.
BMW M2
Despite being hellbent on discrediting the manual transmission, BMW soldiers on with more manual-equipped cars than anyone else in the business. With its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, now making 473 horsepower, and the classic, slightly rubbery, long-clutch BMW manual charm, the BMW M2 still offers plenty of driving pleasure. It’s a great value to boot, with a high $60,000 starting price.
BMW M3
The manual-equipped M3 is much of the same story as the M2 above. It shares its 473-horsepower, twin-turbocharged inline-six and manual gearbox with the M2—just with four doors. It is, unfortunately, rear-drive only. If you want the all-wheel drive M3 xDrive, you’ll have to spring for the eight-speed automatic.
BMW M4
The same goes for the M4; BMW only offers the six-speed manual on the rear-wheel drive, 473-horsepower Coupe variant. Those who want a convertible M4 or BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system simply must do with the eight-speed automatic, which also happens to be quite good.
BMW Z4 M40i
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The Z4 M40i Handschalter is the crown jewel of BMW’s manual lineup, and an overall stunner of a car. Matched with a 382-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (B58, for the nerds in the crowd), it presents a driving sweet spot that the M cars can’t quite hit. It’s BMW’s lightest and smallest car, too, and it also happens to be a great convertible. Get this one before it’s gone.
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac’s pair of manual enthusiast juggernauts starts with the 472-horsepower CT4-V Blackwing. Using the same six-speed Tremec gearbox as its 668-horsepower bigger brother, the CT4-V Blackwing makes do with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6. Still, it’s a driving enthusiast’s dream, with excellent shifter action and world-class handling.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
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This is the big dog: The 668-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V8 CT5-V Blackwing. It could already be considered the greatest sports sedan of all time, but it also happens to have a superlative six-speed manual gearbox. Paired with no-lift shift and genuinely sublime handling, the CT5-V Blackwing is one of the best cars on sale today. Period.
Ford Bronco
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Ford’s answer to the manual Jeep Wrangler is quite decent, even if it only comes with the 300-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. With seven total gears—the first technically acts as a crawl gear—the Bronco manual is a worthy alternative to the automatic if you’re keen on being more involved in rock crawling and off-roading. You can’t clutch kick an automatic, as they say.
Ford Mustang
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The Mustang has had a manual for as long as it’s been on sale, and that’s something to celebrate. In its current S650 guise, the Mustang comes with two different six-speed manual transmissions: the Getrag in the normal 5.0-liter V8 Mustang GT, and the beefed-up Tremec in the Mustang Dark Horse. You can also get a manual with the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-banger, if you want a more budget-friendly entry point into the world of stick-shift ‘Stangs.
Honda Civic Si
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Honda’s absolute commitment to making the Civic Si manual-only is nothing short of admirable. With an eminently sweet and precise six-speed manual transmission, done with the kind of attention to detail only Honda can do, it’s one of the best manual cars on this list. Paired with the same 200-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder as the Acura Integra, it checks plenty of boxes, and it’s affordable at just $32,690 to start.
Honda Civic Type R
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Almost any enthusiast should know the Honda Civic Type R, which only comes with a six-speed manual—Honda has a real habit of that. But it comes with the big dog, 315-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that made it a Nürburgring record holder. It has a similarly huge price tag of $48,090, but it is an all-time great performance car, so it’s worth the dough.
Hyundai Elantra N
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If you wanted a more affordable entry point to ultimate front-drive performance at not much of a performance deficit, look no further than the $36,345 Hyundai Elantra N, equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. We’ve long maintained that the Hyundai offers more engaging driving dynamics and inputs than the Civic Type R, if at the cost of some luxuries and elegance. Still, with a 276-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and a host of trick performance tech, you get a lot of car for the money.
Jeep Wrangler
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The original trail warrior is still around with its six-speed manual transmission and 3.6-liter V6 engine. You can have your choice of two-door or four-door Wrangler with a row-your-own, and even almost any trim level of your choice. It’s a fun and engaging manual, and it adds to the Tonka truck charm of the Wrangler.
Lotus Emira
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We’re thankful that the Emira is still around, even if it isn’t our favorite sports car. You can have two flavors of Emira: a six-speed manual with a supercharged 3.5-liter V6, or a dual-clutch automatic with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Any self-respecting manual enjoyer will know the path forward, but know that you’re in for a visceral and joyful drive, with a classically Lotus-heavy and clunky shifter action.
Mazda3
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Mazda is heroic for offering a six-speed manual transmission on its most normal car. You can still get a Mazda3 hatchback with a stick for $32,085, which is a solid deal, and it’s a fun, quiet, and comfortable car. It’s 191 horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine won’t blow you away, but it feels like the great manual economy cars of old. Plucky, zippy, and easy to drive.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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If you wanted an alien invader to truly understand the human condition, you would have them drive a Miata. Mazda continues to fight the good fight by offering the sweetest six-speed manual for its tiny 2.0-liter, 181-horsepower sports car. It’s joy in an object, weighing just 2,332 pounds with a soft top, and it represents the peak of the manual gearbox.
Nissan Z
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The six-speed manual Z, despite recent sales troubles, soldiers on for 2026. In fact, Nissan is expanding the manual’s availability into the Z’s performance model, allowing more people to feel the chunky, solid action of its six-speed manual. While the Z isn’t an absolute favorite in terms of manual dynamics, it is still a great touring sports car where you can row your own.
Nissan Z Nismo
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Finally, Nissan is adding a manual transmission to the Z Nismo.The six-speed is paired to a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 pumping out a promising 420 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. It’s a solid performance car regardless of transmission, but you will have to pay a pretty penny; the Z Nismo costs $67,045 for 2027.
Porsche 911 Carrera T
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For 2026, the Porsche 911 Carrera T is a six-speed manual only. The company removed the manual option from the base 911 Carrera and Carrera S, leaving the Carrera T and 911 GT3 as the last two manual Porsches you can buy. I previously said that the Carrera T might even be a sweeter experience overall compared to the GT3, with its shifter mechanism borrowed from the GT3, and a 394-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six providing prodigious torque.
Porsche 911 GT3
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If you were to pick out the very best manual car for sale today, the 911 GT3 would be at the very top of the conversation. Its six-speed manual is specially developed by the GT division, as is the 9,000 rpm, 502-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six it’s paired to. This car is a combination of horsepower, driver engagement, and purity not found anywhere else in the market. That’s probably why it costs an astronomical $235,800.
Subaru BRZ
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Pure sporting joy isn’t limited to quarter-million-dollar 911s, though. The Subaru BRZ (and Toyota GR86) offers some of the most engaging driving characteristics anywhere in the segment, and it comes with a notchy six-speed manual transmission. While the throttle calibration leaves plenty to be desired, the mechanical shifter and 224-horsepower, 2.4-liter flat-four (sending power exclusively to the rear) offers more fun for $35,680 than almost anything else on the market.
Subaru WRX
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Despite Subaru committing the ultimate sin of offering its legendary WRX with a CVT, the beloved sports sedan does maintain a six-speed manual option. Thankfully, most people spring for the stick, which is pretty decent if a little lifeless compared to Subarus of old. Still, with a 271-horsepower, turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four, it has plenty of power and fun to make up for any deficiencies.
Toyota GR86
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The Toyota GR86 is the Subaru BRZ’s cousin, with nearly the exact same spec sheet. While power, torque, and overall features remain the same, it loses the BRZ’s aluminum front steering knuckles but gains a prettier face. Equipped with the same six-speed manual, it has all of the BRZ’s joys, making it a strong option on this list.
Toyota GR Corolla
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We’re big fans of the GR Corolla at this site. It has a chunky, fierce six-speed manual with a heavily turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, making for a charismatic and truly unique driving experience. You can, if you really want, get a racing-developed eight-speed automatic—but this is a list about manuals. Starting at $39,920, the GR Corolla ain’t cheap, but it is truly great and eminently fun to drive.
Toyota GR Supra
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We’re rounding off this list with the six-speed manual GR Supra, a car made by popular demand after the Supra’s auto-only debut. It uses much of BMW’s hardware, but it was totally retuned and honed by Toyota’s engineers, making the Supra-spec manual its own thing. Starting at $56,250, it’s a premium option, but it offers plenty of performance with a 382-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six.
Toyota Tacoma
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As the only truck on this list, the Tacoma remains the lone holdout for buyers interested in a manual-transmission pickup. Granted, it’s not the most popular transmission option—Toyota estimates that less than one percent of its buyers choose the stick—but we’re still glad it exists.
