As the number of cars that come with a manual transmission diminishes, drivers who love the feeling of taking control of their cars are left with fewer choices. The good news is that even though you might not have as many to choose from, the manual new cars that are available have the power and performance you’re looking for.
Here are five cars you can still get with a manual transmission.
2022 BMW M3 and M4
The high-performance BMW M3 has been available with a manual transmission since it first appeared on dealership lots 35 years ago. For the 2022 model year, BMW made sure you can still get this fun-to-drive car with a six-speed manual as long as the base 473 horsepower twin-turbo engine has enough power for you. The M3’s sibling M4 coupe is also available with the same engine and manual transmission.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac might be known for its luxury vehicles, but if you have the CT4-V Blackwing, you’ll get luxury and performance. Cadillac introduced the CT5 in 2019 to compete with European performance options but then decided they wanted an even more powerful version, so they brought in the CT5-V Blackwing. This sedan has a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine under the hood, and it comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission to power the rear wheels. Get behind the wheel and use the manual to test out Cadillac’s claim that it will go from zero to sixty in just 3.4 seconds.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro
Every Camaro that Chevy has in their lineup offers a manual transmission, and you can get the manual whether you choose a coupe or convertible. The six-speed stick shift comes with the base 2.0-liter turbo engine and with every powertrain up through the ZL1’s supercharged 6.2-liter V-8.
2022 Ford Bronco
The Bronco is a special vehicle in the Ford lineup. It was the automaker’s first SUV, arriving in the 1960s, and remained in the lineup until 1996. After a 25-year hiatus, Ford reintroduced the Bronco when enthusiasts demanded it back. The latest generation Bronco is just as rugged as the original but has a new modern look and uses the latest technology. The Bronco offers several engine options, and you can get it with a seven-speed manual transmission.
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
If you’re looking for a manual new car but want something compact, the Volkswagen Golf R is a perfect choice. While most gearheads will want the GTI, the Golf R is arguably a better car. The latest model has a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and uses a six-speed manual transmission to power all four wheels.
If you’re one of those who doesn’t want to settle for a boring automatic, these five manual new cars will give you the satisfaction of taking control of your driving experience. Even though many automakers are dropping the manuals from their lineups, you can still find one with everything from sports cars to luxury sedans, rugged SUVs, and compacts.
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