Manual gearboxes have become rare enough that finding one on a new-car lot takes research. Sports coupes, hot hatches, one off-roader and a luxury sedan still offer a clutch pedal, according to transmission maker Tremec and a Motor1 roundup. Here are eleven new cars that still let the driver do the shifting.
1. Honda Civic Type R: Hot Hatch Holdout
Motor1’s roundup of 2026 manual cars lists the Civic Type R with a six-speed manual transmission and 315 horsepower, priced from $48,950. The car is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, and the stick is part of the performance pitch rather than a delete option tucked away in a spec sheet.
Buyers who want a hot hatch with a clutch pedal and a factory warranty have few alternatives at this level, which makes the Type R one of the clearest answers on the list. The price is the trade-off, since it sits well above most other manual cars here.
2. Subaru BRZ: Rear-Drive Fun On A Budget
The BRZ appears in Motor1’s list of manual models with a six-speed manual, 224 horsepower from a 2.4-liter flat-four, and a price of $37,055. Subaru builds the coupe alongside the Toyota GR86, and both keep the traditional shifter available.
The BRZ is a compact, lightweight rear-drive coupe aimed at drivers who value handling over straight-line speed. Anyone shopping for a manual sports car on a moderate budget can compare it directly with its Toyota twin before choosing.
3. Toyota GR86: The Cheaper Twin
Motor1 lists the GR86 with a six-speed manual and 224 horsepower from a 2.4-liter flat-four, at $32,560 to start. That makes it the lower-priced of the two Subaru and Toyota coupes on the roundup, which share their basic mechanical layout.
A rear-drive sports car with a manual gearbox below the $33,000 mark is rare in the current market. Shoppers comparing it with the BRZ are mostly choosing between two badges, a small price gap and slightly different styling.
4. Nissan Z: Twin-Turbo Throwback
The Nissan Z comes with a six-speed manual and a twin-turbo V6 making 400 horsepower, or 420 in the Nismo, according to Motor1. Tremec, which supplies manual gearboxes, says all three versions of the Z offer the manual.
Few coupes with that much power still let the driver choose the third pedal across the whole range. Nissan’s approach keeps the stick available on the sporty Nismo trim as well, rather than reserving it for the base car.
5. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Luxury Sedan With A Third Pedal
Tremec’s 2026 manual transmission list says the CT5-V Blackwing’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 sends power through a TR-6060 double-overdrive six-speed manual. The gearbox is a unit supplied by Tremec itself, the same company that published the list.
A large luxury sedan with a supercharged V8 and a manual is an unusual combination, and it reflects how few makers still offer a stick in this class. Buyers who want that mix are looking at a very short list.
6. Jeep Wrangler: Manual Only With The V6
Tremec notes that the Jeep Wrangler’s manual is offered only with the V6, and that the turbo four-cylinder manual was dropped for 2025. The four-door Wrangler remains the one off-road vehicle on this list that keeps a clutch pedal in the lineup.
Shoppers who prefer the turbo four have to take the automatic. Anyone set on a stick in a Wrangler needs to specify the V6 powertrain, and should confirm availability on the exact trim at the dealership before ordering.
7. Toyota GR Corolla: All-Wheel Drive, Three Pedals
According to Tremec, the GR Corolla’s manual transmission is available with all-wheel drive. The Toyota hatchback pairs the setup with a turbocharged engine and sporty tuning, and the stick is part of the car’s basic character.
The pairing matters for drivers in snowy or wet climates who want a manual without giving up traction. Few hatchbacks combine all-wheel drive and a clutch pedal, so the GR Corolla stands apart from front-drive rivals on this list.
8. Mazda MX-5 Miata: The Long-Running Roadster
Both source pages list the Mazda MX-5 Miata with a six-speed manual, and Tremec’s list of 2025 models gives 180 horsepower from a 2.0-liter four. The small convertible has been synonymous with the manual shifter for decades.
The Miata remains the simplest way into a new manual sports car, with a light body and a modest engine rather than a headline power figure. Anyone learning to drive a stick for fun has an obvious candidate here.
9. Subaru WRX: Rally Roots, Still Manual
Tremec lists the Subaru WRX for the 2025 model year with a six-speed manual, all-wheel drive and 271 horsepower from a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four. The sedan has long been sold as a practical, rally-bred performance car.
The WRX gives manual buyers a four-door body and standard all-wheel drive at once. That combination suits daily driving in poor weather, and it remains one of the few ways to get both on a new car.
10. Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Sporty Sedan, Real Gearbox
Tremec lists the Volkswagen Jetta GLI with a six-speed manual and a 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The GLI is the sport-tuned version of the compact sedan, and it keeps the manual as an option for drivers.
The Jetta GLI offers a straightforward route to a manual four-door sedan with real power. For buyers who need back-seat room and a trunk, it is among the few new choices that still include a clutch pedal.
11. Hyundai Elantra N: Front-Drive Fury
Tremec says the Hyundai Elantra N has a six-speed manual, a 280-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and front-wheel drive only. Hyundai’s performance sedan pairs the numbers with aggressive styling and a sport-tuned chassis.
The Elantra N shows that a manual is not limited to coupes and hatchbacks, since it comes in a four-door body. Buyers wanting more traction should look elsewhere, because this car sends power to the front wheels alone. The 280 horsepower figure is Tremec’s, and trim availability should be checked locally.
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