Automatic gearboxes now dominate new-car lots, but a shrinking group of models still offers a third pedal. Motor1 counted about twenty-five of them on sale in 2026, while The Autopian describes its 2027 list as shorter than ever. Here are twelve, drawn from three published lists of different dates.
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1. Toyota Tacoma: Last Pickup Standing
The Autopian’s 2027 list calls the Toyota Tacoma the last pickup truck left with a manual transmission, a six-speed paired with the 2.4L turbo four making 270 hp, in its 2027 manual-car list.
Truck buyers who want to row their own gears have a single option, which makes the Tacoma’s status more notable than its output. A 270-hp turbo four is no outlier; the point is availability, since no other pickup keeps the stick.
2. Mazda3: One Configuration Only
The 2027 Mazda3 offers a manual in one configuration and one configuration only, according to The Autopian’s 2027 manual-car roundup: the hatchback, front-wheel drive, 2.5L four making 186 hp, at $33,265.
The narrowness is the story: buyers wanting a stick must accept that exact body, drivetrain and price, with no cheaper trim to fall back on. Anyone wanting a manual Mazda3 should confirm that configuration is in stock before planning around it.
3. Honda Civic Type R: Manual Only
The Autopian says the 315-hp Honda Civic Type R continues to only be available with a wonderful six-speed manual transmission, in its 2027 manual transmission list.
Unlike the Mazda3, where the stick is a narrow option, the Type R offers no automatic at all, so the manual is the entire proposition. Buyers get the gearbox by default, though the source gives no price for this entry. The Autopian’s list covers 2027 models, so the Type R’s manual-only status applies to the newest model year.
4. Mazda MX-5 Miata: Stick by Default
The Mazda MX-5 Miata comes with a standard six-speed manual gearbox in The Autopian’s 2027 manual-car guide.
Standard is the key word: the stick is the default, not an upgrade or a special-order trim, which keeps the roadster among the easiest ways to buy a manual new. The source excerpt gives no power or price figures, so shoppers should consult current build sheets. The Miata is listed alongside the Tacoma, Mazda3 and Type R in the same 2027 roundup, making it one of four entries from that source.
5. Ford Bronco: Seven Speeds
Motor1 lists the Ford Bronco at $43,485 with a seven-speed manual paired to the 2.3L EcoBoost four, in its 2026 manual car guide.
Seven forward ratios is more than any other manual on this page, which lists six speeds elsewhere. The price is also the highest among the Motor1 entries shown here, so buyers pay a premium for this particular combination. Motor1’s list is bylined July 2 and covers 2026, so it describes models one model year behind the Autopian’s.
6. Jeep Wrangler: V6 With a Clutch
Motor1 lists the Jeep Wrangler with a six-speed manual and the 3.6L Pentastar V6, starting at $38,030, in its best manual cars list.
That is $5,455 less than the Bronco on the same list, which gives manual-minded SUV shoppers a clear price comparison. The V6 is also a larger engine than the Bronco’s four-cylinder, a difference that shapes the character of each. Both entries come from Motor1’s 2026 list. Both are Jeep and Ford utility vehicles.
7. Subaru WRX: Turbo Flat-Four
Motor1 lists the Subaru WRX at $33,690 with a six-speed manual and 271 hp from a 2.4L turbo flat-four, per its manual cars roundup.
Its output is within a single horsepower of the Tacoma’s 270 from the same 2.4L displacement, a reminder that the manual survives mainly in performance-minded models. Shoppers get a turbocharged car at a price well under the Bronco and Wrangler. The listing comes from Motor1’s 2026 roundup, which counts about twenty-five manual cars in the country.
8. Toyota GR86: Entry-Level Stick
Motor1 lists the Toyota GR86 at $32,560 with a 2.4L flat-four making 224 hp and a six-speed stick, in its 2026 manual car list.
It is the lowest-priced entry among the Motor1 picks in this gallery, about $1,130 under the WRX, though the WRX makes 47 more horsepower. Buyers choose between a lower-output car and a pricier, more powerful one. Motor1’s 2026 list is the source for all four of the GR86, WRX, Wrangler and Bronco figures.
9. Nissan Versa: Cheapest Stick
Edmunds’ March 2025 list called the Nissan Versa S with a five-speed manual the cheapest manual car in America, as the cheapest car for the 2025 model year, in its manual-cars-for-sale list.
The date matters: that was a 2025 model-year claim from early 2025, while the Motor1 and Autopian entries are newer. Shoppers should confirm the Versa’s manual is still offered today, since the source does not say it remains available.
10. Subaru BRZ: Every Trim
Edmunds’ March 2025 list shows a manual on every Subaru BRZ trim, including the tS, with 228 hp, in its manual cars for sale page.
Having no trim exclude the stick sets it apart from the Mazda3, where only one configuration carries it. The data is from early 2025, so current model-year offerings and horsepower should be verified before shopping. Edmunds’ list is dated March 11, 2025, well before the Motor1 and Autopian lists in this gallery.
11. Hyundai Elantra N: Stick or Dual-Clutch
Edmunds’ March 2025 list shows the Hyundai Elantra N with a six-speed manual, while a dual-clutch automatic is also offered, in its manual transmission buyer’s list.
Here the stick is a choice rather than the only option, so buyers can take the automatic if they prefer. Because the list dates from March 2025, shoppers should verify that the six-speed is still sold on the current model before planning a purchase.
12. Porsche 911: Porsche Purists
Edmunds’ March 2025 list shows the Porsche 911 with a manual on the Carrera T and GT3, in its manual cars list.
The manual is limited to two variants, so the stick is a choice within a specific slice of the lineup rather than a broad offering. The list is from early 2025, and the source gives no price, so current availability and cost need confirming. The Edmunds page carries a March 11, 2025 date, ahead of every other source used here.
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