The new manual-transmission car is a rare breed these days. Given that there’s no substitute for that connected feeling when rowing through the gears yourself, it’s worth seeking out what’s still available with a manual gearbox on the U.S. market today.
Though there is some hope in Toyota’s dreams of a stick-shift EV, we might be seeing the twilight years of rowing your own gears in a new vehicle. We know that the average commuter will hardly appreciate it, but we still care. We know there are still purists who prefer the stick shift for its simplicity and engagement.
This year was particularly bad for buyers wanting to exercise their left foot as they drive. While the 2024 U.S. new car and truck market offered 36 manual transmission vehicles, in 2025 that list got a lot shorter, at only 32. And, at least four of those — including the one addition — are cars with seven-figure price tags.
Here is a complete list of all the model year 2025 manual-transmission cars, trucks, and SUVs available on the U.S. market. Just remember, get them while you can!
(Jump to the bottom if you just want the raw list without the specifics.)
U.S. 2025 Manual-Transmission Cars
Acura
Integra
After a 17-year hiatus, the Acura Integra returned in 2023 and kept some semblance of its high-performance roots with a rev-happy 200-horsepower 1.5L turbocharged four tied to a quick shifter with short, meaningful throws. The A-Spec performance package comes with a rev-matching six-speed manual that is always spot-on the money with every gear change.
Acura has even added another stick-shift model for last year in the form of the Type S. This is the hottest version of the Integra, boasting a 320-horsepower 2.0L turbocharged four, Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, and an extra 2.8 inches of width to fit beefier rubber underneath.
Not only is it offered with a six-speed manual, the Type S is only available with that stick shift. There’s not an automatic transmission to be found, letting you make the most of the engine’s performance and enjoy the feel of the titanium shift knob inspired by the modern classic Integra Type R.
Aston Martin
Valour
The Aston Martin Valour is a model too exclusive even for James Bond. The car’s 705-horsepower 5.2L V12 and six-speed manual with a wood and metal shifter should certainly be a treat and help ensure that the car is incredibly desirable.
The only issue is that this is a million-dollar machine limited to just 110 copies to be produced for the world. Still, it sure looks good while it gives those 110 left feet something to do while their owners are behind the wheel.
Valiant
Aston Martin’s tame racing driver, Fernando Alonso, wanted a Valour with some differences. These weren’t mild changes, and the end result ended up becoming a model of its own.
The Aston Martin Valiant keeps the 705 horsepower 5.2L V12 of the Valour, as well as its six-speed manual transmission. It drops the wooden knob in place of metal, and it has better engine cooling. This one is meant for the track, and Aston has trimmed 220 pounds with additions like magnesium wheels and a magnesium torque tube (a driveshaft for a car with a rear-mounted gearbox).
It has spool valve shocks and a new aerodynamics package made for the race track. It’s also $3 million, and Aston is only building 38.
BMW
M2
The newest generation of the M2, built on the G87 chassis, is once again intended to provide maximum performance. It has a more distinctive appearance, a specially tuned chassis, and a twin-turbocharged inline-six tuned to 473 horsepower. Staying true to its performance values, the 2025 M2 has rear-wheel drive and a standard six-speed manual gearbox.
This year, it gets some small upgrades to its infotainment system, plus some new paint colors. Much appreciated.
M3
Say what you will about the front kidney grilles on the BMW M3, there’s no denying that the standard six-speed manual transmission is made for driving enthusiasts. That said, BMW configures the M3 sedan with a 3.0L twin-turbocharged S58 inline-six engine producing 473 horsepower in base form.
But it’s only the base M3 sedan that gets a manual transmission, as the overachieving M3 Competition, which gets 20 extra horses for a total of 523 this year, only comes with an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic. The rear-wheel-drive base sedan boasts that engine, adaptive dampers, and a sports suspension tuned magnificently. This year, BMW updated the infotainment system and headlights.
M4
In previous years, BMW offered more options for manual transmissions in its 4 Series lineup. Unfortunately, the latest platform has reduced offerings with a stick shift. But not all is lost.
One model retaining the manual option is the basic 2025 M4 coupe, which can be ordered with a six-speed. Similar to the M3, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the third-pedal experience every time you get behind the wheel of this fantastic feat of German engineering.
Z4
Not many manual transmission options get added to the list anymore, especially not to existing models, but BMW has just done it. The Z4 roadster, like its Toyota Supra coupe sibling did last year, has added a manual transmission.
The stick-shift is only offered on the M40i trim, along with a 382-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six. It will also be part of a package called Handschalter (German for “hand shift”) that adds $3,500 to the price of that car.
But BMW is offering it, and that’s a win for anyone who wants their left foot to get in on the fun of driving. It also gives you some extra fun parts like more aggressive wheels and tires, and new anti-roll bars.
Cadillac
CT4-V Blackwing
The CT4-V is a striking sports sedan that can be outfitted with a six-speed manual if you opt for the top-shelf Blackwing model. Under its hood, the rear-wheel-drive sedan is powered by a 3.6L turbocharged V6 that makes 472 horsepower.
Cadillac, in an interesting appeal to manual enthusiasts, markets the CT4-V Blackwing as a sedan that is engineered to perform both on the track and as a daily driver — and look good doing it. It’s a surprising choice, but it might be one of the best 2025 manual transmission cars on the market.
CT5-V Blackwing
If the CT4-V looks like good fun, but you just need more room and more power, step on up to the CT5-V Blackwing. This slightly larger sedan gets outfitted with a 6.2L supercharged V8 that’s good for a whopping 668 horsepower.
And you get hands-on control of all those ponies with a six-speed manual. Not bad for one of Cadillac’s last gasoline-powered performance sedans.
Ford
Mustang
The Mustang is Ford’s legendary entrant into the modern muscle wars. It was all-new for last year, boasting a new cabin, increased tech, updated styling, and, of course, a range of powerful engines, so don’t expect any changes.
Ford dropped the manual from 2.3L turbo-four cars when it redesigned the Mustang for 2024. Good news, though, as its V8 cars, like the 5.0L Mustang GT and the newly developed 500-horsepower track-ready Mustang Dark Horse, do still come standard with a six-speed manual.
The GT gets a Getrag ‘box, and the Dark Horse a stronger Tremec. Both of them have rev-matching, so even manual transmission novices can sound and feel like pro drivers.
Bronco
The 2025 Ford Bronco comes in a wide range of models, and luckily for manual lovers, the retro-modern, adventure-loving SUV comes standard with Ford’s seven-speed manual transmission — complete with crawler gear.
Ford gives you loads of options when it comes to configuring your Bronco, but not all of those choices let you get the stick. The seven-speed manual is available only with the 275 horsepower (300 on premium gas) 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder and not either V6, meaning no Raptor or Stroppe Edition. The stick isn’t offered on Outer Banks trims, either, even with the 2.3L engine. *At least you can get it on Badlands.
If you prefer stick-shifting your way through your off-road adventures, it’s hard to beat this versatile machine.
Gordon Murray Automotive
T.33
Gordon Murray is an automotive legend who has designed title-winning Formula 1 racing cars and the McLaren F1 road car. In a sort of retirement from mainstream automakers, he designed the T.33. It’s a twin-seat car he calls a “day-to-day” supercar. The looks are polarizing, but the driving experience is said to be exceptional.
It comes with a 4.0L twin-turbo V12 engine designed by Cosworth that produces 607 horsepower and can spin to 11,000 rpm. Better yet, it is sold only with a six-speed manual transmission; Murray canceled plans for an automatic because when the company offered it for sale, nobody wanted one. There is also now a convertible model, the T.33 Spider. Of course, it and the coupe are both sold out.
Hennessey Special Vehicles
Venom F5-M
Texas-based hypercar company Hennessey builds the Venom F5 to chase top-speed records. It has a 6.6L V8 called Fury that makes 1,817 horsepower, and the company says the F5 is engineered to be capable of in excess of 300 miles per hour.
Normally, it comes with a semi-automated transmission, meaning there’s no clutch. But Hennessey is building a very limited run of stick-shift cars called the Venom F5-M.
Honda
Civic
Honda’s Civic has been sold in the U.S. since 1973, and it’s always had a manual option. That continues into 2025, but there are fewer choices than before. Last year, you could get a stick with the basic hatchback. In 2025, you need to go for the Civic Si or Civic Type R, making it significantly more expensive.
The Civic Si comes with a version of Honda’s 1.5L turbo-four (an engine no longer offered in the hatch) that makes 200 horsepower. It’s only sold with a stick.
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R gets its giddy-up and go from a 315-horsepower 2.0L turbocharged inline-four and a precise six-speed manual transmission. The previous generation Type R is a car that people will still hold dear to their hearts, but this latest generation generates new excitement with added power and a look that is much more elegant.
Honda tweaked the Si with some new looks and cabin changes this year. The R stays the same with its big rear wing. But the R is still serious with rev-match control, a limited-slip differential, and a lightweight flywheel to help the engine sing.
Hyundai
Elantra N
The Veloster was eliminated from Hyundai’s 2023 lineup for the North American market to make room for its electric-powered cars and crossovers. This leaves the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N sedan as the lone wolf with a third pedal.
The N trim package comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission that has rev-matching. To go along with a 2024 facelift, it got new lightweight wheels, stiffer suspension bushings, and better brake cooling.
The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 276 horsepower and has plenty of get-up-and-go. Plus, with a spacious interior, a few sport upgrades, and N Drive Mode (with launch control), the Elantra N delivers on all fronts.
Jeep
Wrangler
Jeep’s Wrangler is a legend among 4WD vehicles. It’s loved by off-roaders around the globe, and for 2024, it got an update that brought the cabin up to the minute when it comes to tech and refinement. Despite the changes, the Wrangler is still available with a six-speed manual transmission when mated to the 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine.
In fact, the V6 was briefly manual-transmission only, though Jeep reversed that decision. That means the stick shift is available on all trim levels except for Sahara, High Altitude, and the V8 monster that is the Rubicon 392.
Wrangler’s 4WD system uses a manually engaged two-speed transfer case. The much-adored SUV is available in two- or four-door variants and is extremely capable off-road, especially when modified with some quality off-road parts. Sadly, its pickup sibling the Gladiator, lost its stick shift this year.
Koenigsegg
CC850
Swedish carbuilder Koenigsegg has brought back a manual transmission for the limited-edition CC850. The 5.0L twin-turbo V8-powered car and its 1,185 horsepower were developed as a 50th birthday present for company founder Christian von Koenigsegg.
The whole car is an amazing bit of engineering and detail, but the manual transmission is truly exceptional. It is Koenigsegg’s nine-speed Light Speed Transmission, which is normally a multi-clutch style automatic. Koenigsegg added a function it calls the Engage Shifter System, which simulates six manual gears.
It’s not just a flappy paddle; this one has a real six-speed gate and a clutch pedal that does clutch things. You can also leave it in auto mode and ignore the shifter and clutch. This is one we’d love to see spread around to other cars.
Lotus
Emira
The Lotus Emira is the last of the fully petrol-powered Lotus vehicles and a follow-up to the impressive Evora GT. It’s a beautiful mid-engine British sports car available with a manual. A 400-horsepower supercharged V6 delivers power to the rear wheels via an available manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. 2025 has brought a Mercedes-sourced 400-horsepower turbo-four to the party, but it is automatic only.
Drawing inspiration from the Evija hypercar, it also has a lightweight composite body and a host of other goodies to make it a bantamweight street fighter, typical of the Lotus tradition.
Mazda
Mazda3
Undeterred by the waning interest in stick shifts, the Mazda3 hatchback continues to offer a six-speed manual — but only with the high-spec Premium trim level. If you happen to come across one of these rare rides, it’ll have front-wheel drive and a 191-horsepower 2.5L four-banger under the hood.
MX-5 Miata
A modern classic, the fourth-generation MX-5 Miata is a living legend among sports cars. While not the fastest, this convertible is one of the most fun cars available, especially for the money.
Like any classic sports car, a manual gearbox is standard fare. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a sewing-machine-smooth 2.0L engine cranking out 181 horsepower. This year, every manual-transmission car gets a new limited-slip differential. The MX-5 is available with a manually folding soft top or a power-retractable hardtop.
Nissan
Z
Nissan’s Z cars have a long history of performance — over 50 years, to be exact. They’ve always been available with a manual transmission as well.
This tradition continues with the latest Nissan Z. It offers a six-speed manual transmission hooked to a 400-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbo V6 in both the Sport and Performance trims. Though Nissan doesn’t offer the stick in the top-spec Nismo track model, there is still plenty of three-pedal Z to go around.
Versa
The subcompact Versa underwent a refresh a couple of years ago, and this bargain ride hasn’t changed since. Fortunately, a five-speed manual transmission is still standard, although only in the base-level S model.
The 2025 Versa has a 122-horsepower 1.6L engine under the hood powering the front wheels. Nissan boasts that the Versa has the most standard safety technology in its class and can net up to 35 mpg on the highway. (We know that’s an SR in the photo, but Nissan hasn’t bothered to take any media images of the lowly S model.)
Pagani
Utopia
The Pagani Utopia is just the company’s third-ever model. Like the Zonda and Huayra that came before, it uses a V12 built specially for it by Mercedes-AMG. This one displaces 6.0L, and it makes 852 horsepower.
The mid-engine car uses a special seven-speed manual transmission that was developed by Xtrac and is also exclusive to this car. The boutique Italian automaker is building just 99 copies of the stunning Utopia, but that figure might grow with possible convertible and special editions down the road.
Porsche
718
The mid-engine Porsche 718 variants include Boxster and Spyder convertibles and the Cayman hardtop. The entry point is a 300-horsepower 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, which is available on the base model and purist-leaning Boxster/Cayman versions. If you’d desire a bit more power, the S models get a larger 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with 350 horsepower.
Sports car enthusiasts with expensive taste should step up to the sublime GTS models. Linear power delivery and intoxicating harmonics define the 394-horsepower, 4.0L, naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine. For an even more extreme experience, the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster Spyder RS push that same engine to 493 horsepower with a 9,000 rpm redline
911
When most people think of Porsche, they think of the quintessential 911. While it’s evolved a lot over the years, it is still available with a manual gearbox.
This year, the 911 offers that manual in fewer variants. It’s also a six-speed instead of seven. In fact, it’s only offered on one standard car, the 911 Carrera T model with 388 horsepower. At least it’s also offered as the Cabriolet convertible. The stick is also offered on the GT3 models, with the 4.0L flat-six making 502 horsepower.
Undoubtedly, these are serious German high-performance machines that can be had in nearly any option to satisfy any Porsche buyer, especially those with their heart set on getting one of the best 2025 manual-transmission cars.
Subaru
BRZ
The BRZ is part Subaru, part Toyota. And it has a 228-horsepower 2.4L naturally aspirated Subaru boxer engine. The rear-drive sports car is a ton of fun to drive, and it even has a back seat, albeit a small one. And, yes — a six-speed manual transmission is available.
This year, it adds a Sport mode to three-pedal cars that sharpens the throttle response. There are also some new red accents on the seats on Limited models. This is also the only non-AWD Subaru for sale in the U.S. today.
WRX
Built on rally racing DNA, Subaru’s WRX sports sedans offer a gusty turbocharged engine and tuned suspension system for outstanding performance.
The WRX has a 2.0L four-cylinder making 268 horsepower and is available with a six-speed. This year, there is a new tS model, short for Tuned by STI, that has upgraded suspension and brakes. If you go with the WRX, you’ll get a fast, fun four-door sedan offering great performance in a variety of road conditions.
Toyota
GR86
Toyota’s track-bred GR86 can be had with a six-speed manual in the base trim package. With that, you get a 2.0L four-cylinder boxer engine that delivers 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque — which is plenty peppy for Toyota’s compact sports car.
Every GR86 gets new shocks and steering this year. The Hakone edition returns, adding new shocks and larger brakes, as well as some special colors. The starting price has climbed a bit, to exactly $30,000, but the 2025 GR86 is still a compelling value.
GR Corolla
Toyota’s Corolla has long been a bastion of reliability, economy, and steadfast transportation. If you want to stir your gears, you’ll have to opt for the saucy GR Corolla, which adds an automatic transmission option for the first time this year, but is still equipped with a six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching.
GR Corolla’s short-throw shifter and moderately tuned clutch keep drivers engaged with hands-on thrills. Reimagined by Gazoo Racing, this all-wheel drive hot hatch is seriously motivated by the compact-yet-powerful G16E-GTS turbocharged, three-cylinder engine that outputs an impressive 300 horsepower, with torque for 2025 climbing to 295 pound-feet.
Supra
Thank the forces and passionate souls that brought together BMW and Toyota to bring us the fifth-generation Supra after a long hiatus. Most everything underneath the skin comes from the German automaker’s Z4, but the bodywork is thoroughly Japanese and incorporates small hints of Toyota’s sports car heritage.
Its revival in 2019 came with two engine options — a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four and a turbocharged 3.0L inline-six. Though it didn’t arrive until a few years into the car’s run, Toyota fixed the absence of a manual in 2023.
The four-cylinder is gone this year, but the 2025 Supra still offers a six-speed manual gearbox in the GR Supra 3.0 and 3.0 Premium grades. Toyota tells us that the new six-speed manual was developed specifically for the Supra’s 3.0L, straight-six engine.
Tacoma
Toyota is coming in clutch, offering more manual transmission options than anyone else. One of those is the Toyota Tacoma truck, which was brand new for 2024, including new engines and its first-ever hybrid system. But you can still order a six-speed manual behind the 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder.
The manual gets rev-matching and anti-stall assistance, and will only be available on Double Cab pickups, including SR, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road grades. All will feature 4WD with a high/low range transfer case to get you through snow, sand, mud, or rocks.
Volkswagen
Jetta GLI
Volkswagen launched a new Jetta this year, and, sadly, the manual transmission didn’t make it to the new one. Not in base form, at least.
The sporty GLI with its 228 horsepower 2.0L turbo-four does still offer a six-speed stick. It also offers an electronic limited-slip differential and adaptive shocks to deliver a choice of sporty or comfortable cruising. We appreciate that Volkswagen kept the stick around in the GLI, especially since it is gone from both the Golf GTI and Golf R.
32 Model Year 2025 U.S. Market Manual-Transmission Vehicles
- Acura Integra
- Aston Martin Valour
- Aston Martin Valiant
- BMW M2
- BMW M3
- BMW M4
- BMW Z4
- Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
- Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- Ford Bronco
- Ford Mustang
- Gordon Murray Automotive T.33
- Hennessey Venom F5-M
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra N
- Jeep Gladiator
- Koenigsegg CC850
- Lotus Emira
- Mazda Mazda3
- Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Nissan Versa
- Nissan Z
- Pagani Utopia
- Porsche 718
- Porsche 911
- Subaru BRZ
- Subaru WRX
- Toyota GR Corolla
- Toyota GR86
- Toyota Supra
- Toyota Tacoma
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2025 Manual-Transmission Cars
Every year, the list of cars equipped with three pedals and a stick shift becomes ever more sparse. And yes, it’s gotten even worse for 2025, with Jeep dropping the Gladiator, Mini all of its offerings, and VW losing the GTI and Golf R.
While 2025 manual-transmission cars might be the driving enthusiast’s choice, new, more modern automatic transmissions can offer better performance, a step up in fuel economy, and can shift faster than any human can.
But for some, driving a car with a manual gearbox offers the feeling of more control and a more direct connection with the vehicle.
While there are still purists out there who only buy manual-equipped vehicles, these cars are getting harder and harder to come by. So if you’re in the market, don’t delay. These 2025 manual-transmission cars might disappear soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 2025 model year manual-transmission cars are sold in the U.S.?
There are 32 2025 model-year vehicles on offer in the U.S. market with a manual transmission.
How many automakers sell manual-transmission cars for the U.S. market in 2025?
There are 19 manufacturers offering model-year 2025 vehicles with a manual transmission on the U.S. market.
What new manual-transmission trucks can you buy in the U.S. in 2025?
Sadly, there is now just one. The Toyota Tacoma is the only truck that you can buy new in the U.S. with a manual transmission in 2025.
What is the most powerful car you can buy in 2025 with a manual transmission?
The Hennessey Venom F5-M is the most powerful manual-transmission car you can buy in 2025. It has an insane 1,817 horsepower!
What is the quickest car you can buy in 2025 with a manual transmission?
The 2025 Koenigsegg CCS850 goes from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds. It offers 1,185 horsepower, fed through a six-speed manual transmission.
What 2025 manual-transmission car has the fastest top speed?
The 2025 Hennessey Venom F5-M, equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, has the fastest top speed of any manual-transmission car on offer in the U.S., topping out somewhere north of 300 mph.
Which car is best for a manual transmission?
It’s the high-performance vehicles that are bringing the third pedal back, or really any vehicle that benefits from added driver involvement. Excellent examples of high-performance vehicles that stir the soul, as well as the gears, are the BMW M2/M3/M4, Honda Civic Type R, Ford Mustang GT, Toyota Supra, and Porsche 911.
Even the Jeep Wrangler is configured with a manual transmission. This one is bred for off-road antics, bringing a closer connection with the driver and the surrounding terrain.
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