UPDATED 4/30/2018 – added models, corrected previous errors
In 2015 and 2016, we provided lists of cars you could still buy with manual transmissions. In today’s automotive landscape, rowing your own gears has become a rarefied means by which to get around. Equipped with lightning-fast dual-clutch transmissions, most modern cars can swap cogs faster and more efficiently than a human ever could.
That news comes as a bitter pill to swallow for enthusiasts like me. Folks who partake in manual transmissions for a more engaging experience are dismayed by a shrinking list of options. Despite their old-fashioned nature, some manufacturers are holding on to manuals across their lineups. Whether it’s for the sake of cost or engagement, below is a list for 2018 of your options for U.S. market cars and SUVs available with a manual transmission. If you’re interested in a truck with a manual transmission, check out this list on TFLtruck.com.
Subaru is one of the few manufacturers committed to providing manuals across most of its range. Other automakers, such as Jeep, Mitsubishi and Nissan, only offer manuals on its base models. Sadly, notable names on previous lists, such as the Viper and Chevrolet SS, have ceased production entirely. Fortunately, manufacturers like Honda and Mazda have committed to keeping manual transmissions in their cars, despite the row-your-own option’s waning popularity.
*DISCLAIMER: This list is a mix of 2017 and 2018 models. We may update this list in the future if manufacturers decide to drop manual transmissions from their lineup for the new model year.*
2018 U.S.-Market cars and SUVs available with a manual transmission
| Make/Model (Body style) | Gears | Trim Levels (All unless specified) |
Aston Martin |
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| Vantage | 6/7 (V12 Vantage S) | S, GT (V8 and V12) |
Audi |
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| A4 | 6 | Quattro models |
| A5 (Coupe) | 6 | All models |
BMW |
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| 2-Series (Coupe, Convertible) | 6 | Coupe: 230i, M240i Convertible: M240i |
| 3-Series (Sedan) | 6 | 320i, 320i xDrive, 330i, 340i, 340i xDrive |
| 4-Series (Coupe, Gran Coupe) | 6 | Coupe: 430i, 440i and 440i xDrive Gran Coupe: 430i |
| M2 | 6 | |
| M3 | 6 | |
| M4 | 6 | |
| M6 | 6 | Gran Coupe, Convertible |
Cadillac |
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| ATS | 6 | Available on RWD models |
| ATS-V | 6 | |
Chevrolet |
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| Camaro | 6 | All models |
| Corvette | 7 | Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 |
| Cruze | 6 | Standard on 1.4L gas & 1.6L diesel models |
| Spark | 5 | All trim levels |
| Sonic | 5, 6 | 5-speed on LS; 6-speed on LT/Premier |
Dodge |
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| Challenger | 6 | V8 models except Demon – R/T, T/A, Scat Pack, Hellcat |
Fiat |
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| 124 Spider | 6 | All trim levels, including Abarth |
| 500 | 5 | All trim levels |
| 500X | 6 | Pop |
Ford |
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| Fiesta | 6 | All trims; ST not coming to U.S. |
| Focus | 5/6 | 5-speed on all but 1.0L |
| Focus ST | 6 | |
| Focus RS | 6 | |
| Mustang | 6 | All versions |
Genesis |
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| G70 | 6 | 2.0-liter I4 RWD only |
Honda |
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| Accord | 6 | Sport 1.5/2.0-liter turbo |
| Civic | 6 | LX, EX-T, Si, Type R |
| Fit | 6 | All except EX-L |
| HR-V | 6 | LX and EX 2WD models; EX-L is CVT only |
Hyundai |
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| Accent | 6 | |
| Elantra | 6 | SE, Sport |
| Elantra GT | 6 | Base, Sport |
| 2018 Veloster | 6 | Base, Turbo, R-Spec |
| 2019 Veloster | 6 | Base, Turbo R-Spec, Ultimate, N |
Jaguar |
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| F-Type | 6 | V6 models only |
Jeep |
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| Compass | 6 | Sport |
| Renegade | 6 | Sport, Latitude, Altitude |
| Wrangler JK | 6 | All models |
| Wrangler JL | 6 | V6 models only |
Kia |
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| Rio | 6 | LX |
| Forte | 6 | LX |
| Soul | 6 | Base |
Lotus |
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| Evora 400 | 6 | |
Mazda |
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| Mazda3 | 6 | |
| Mazda6 | 6 | Sport only |
| MX-5 Miata | 6 | |
Mini |
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| Clubman | 6 | |
| Cooper (Hardtop, Convertible) | 6 | |
| Countryman | 6 | All except Cooper S |
Mitsubishi |
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| Mirage (Hatchback, G4) | 5 | ES |
| Outlander Sport | 5 | ES FWD |
Nissan |
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| 370Z | 6 | Coupe |
| Juke | 6 | Nismo FWD |
| Sentra | 6 | S, SR Turbo, Nismo |
| Versa | 5 | S only |
Porsche |
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| 718 | 6 | Boxster and Cayman |
| 911 | 6/7 | All except Turbo and GT2; 911R comes w/ 6-speed |
Smart |
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| ForTwo | 5 | |
Subaru |
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| BRZ | 6 | Premium, Limited |
| Crosstrek | 6 | 2.0i, 2.0i Premium |
| Forester | 6 | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium |
| Impreza (Sedan, 5-door Hatchback) | 5 | 2.0i, 2.0i Sport |
| WRX | 6 | All models |
| WRX STI | 6 | |
Toyota |
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| 86 | 6 | |
| Corolla (Sedan, iM Hatchback) | 6 | SE, iM |
| Yaris (iA Sedan, Hatchback) | 5/6 | iA is 6-speed; 3-door L is 5-speed |
Volkswagen |
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| 2018 Jetta | 5/6 | 1.4 & 1.8 S and T are 5-speed; 2.0L GLI is 6-speed |
| 2019 Jetta | 6 | S only |
| Golf | 5 | 1.8T S, SE |
| Golf GTI | 6 | |
| Golf R | 6 | |
| Golf Alltrak | 6 | S, SE |
| Golf SportWagen | 5 | S, SE |
If you’re still looking for a third-pedal option in your next car, consider one of these when you go to buy. If you see any errors or omissions in this list, feel free to let us know in the comments! Or, if the cars on this list don’t suit you and you’re looking for a truck instead, head over to TFLtruck.com to check out trucks with manual transmissions.
