What was once a standard feature across sports cars, commuter sedans, pickup trucks, and SUVs is now increasingly confined to niche performance models and a small number of holdouts. 2026 brings fewer manual-transmission options than the year before, with just a limited selection of cars, SUVs, and trucks still carrying the torch for three-pedal driving.
Performance Cars Continue To Dominate The Manual Transmission Market
According to MotorTrend, sports cars and performance sedans make up the largest share of manual-equipped vehicles in 2026. Acura continues to offer a six-speed manual in the Integra A-Spec Technology trim, while the Integra Type S remains manual-only with a 320-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
BMW still supports manuals in several M models. The M2, M3, and M4 each offer a six-speed manual paired with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six producing 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. BMW also keeps the Z4 in the manual conversation with the Handschalter package, a six-speed option available on the M40i trim.
Cadillac maintains manual transmissions in both Blackwing performance sedans. The CT4-V Blackwing uses a twin-turbo V6 with 472 horsepower, while the CT5-V Blackwing pairs a six-speed manual with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 generating 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque.
Porsche also remains committed to manuals in selected 911 variants, notably the Carrera T and GT3. Mazda’s MX-5 Miata continues to stand out as one of the most celebrated manual sports cars, with its transmission widely praised for precision and responsiveness.
Hot Hatches And Sport Compacts Remain Strong Manual Holdouts
Compact performance models continue to offer some of the most accessible manual-driving experiences. Honda keeps the six-speed manual alive in both the Civic Si and Civic Type R. The Civic Si delivers 200 horsepower, while the Type R raises output to 315 horsepower.
Hyundai’s Elantra N remains the only Hyundai available with a manual transmission. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque.
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing lineup remains heavily invested in manual gearboxes. The GR86 and Subaru BRZ twins both retain standard six-speed manuals with rear-wheel drive and 228 horsepower from a 2.4-liter engine. The GR Corolla also offers a standard manual paired with all-wheel drive and a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder producing up to 300 horsepower.
The Nissan Z continues to offer a six-speed manual across the lineup, with power ranging from 400 horsepower in standard form to 420 horsepower in NISMO specification. Toyota’s GR Supra also remains available with a six-speed manual as it enters its final year on sale for 2026.
SUVs And Trucks With Manual Transmissions Are Becoming Extremely Rare
Manual transmissions are now especially rare outside performance cars. The Ford Bronco remains one of the few SUVs still available with a manual, offering a seven-speed gearbox including a crawler gear. This setup is limited to models equipped with the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
The Jeep Wrangler also continues to offer a six-speed manual in multiple trims, paired exclusively with the 3.6-liter V6 producing 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Pickup truck buyers now have only one manual option left in the market: the Toyota Tacoma. The redesigned Tacoma offers a six-speed manual only in a specific configuration combining Double Cab, four-wheel drive, and a five-foot bed, paired with a 270-horsepower version of its 2.4-liter turbocharged engine.
The shrinking list of manual vehicles in 2026 reflects a clear industry shift. Even so, a dedicated group of automakers continues to offer manual transmissions for drivers who still value direct mechanical engagement behind the wheel.
