Every New Manual Transmission Car, SUV, and Truck You Can Buy in 2026
These stick-shift vehicles keep driving enthusiasts happy even as the roster continues to dwindle.
The manual transmission has shifted (pun intended) from mainstream staple to enthusiast niche. Once common in everything from sports cars to pickup trucks and basic commuters to minivans, the stick shift has become a low-volume novelty reserved for an ever-shrinking number of vehicles. For 2026, the manual gearbox mainly serves buyers seeking the involvement of shifting for themselves—true devotees who might be willing to pay more for it. In a world increasingly dominated by automatics and EVs, the feeling of rowing through gears seems increasingly special.
Aside from some ultra-exclusive hypercars, this list contains every new car, truck, and SUV with a manual transmission on sale in America for 2026. There are fewer options than last year, and with the way things are going, there could be fewer still next year, so take a good look at these holdouts that keep the manual transmission alive.
2026 Acura Integra and Integra Type S
Although the revived Acura Integra isn’t necessarily what every enthusiast thought it should be, at least it shares one great feature with the original: an available manual transmission. This four-door hatchback has moved upmarket, but the six-speed manual offered on the A-Spec Technology trim is a notable offering among entry-level luxury models. Then there’s the sporty Integra Type S, which is manual only and has a 320 hp turbocharged I-4 engine—it’s a fantastic driver’s car closely related to the Honda Civic Type R.
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2026 BMW M2
The BMW M2 stays true to the automaker’s old “Ultimate Driving Machine” identity. For drivers who want involvement, the M2 continues to offer a six-speed stick paired with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, which now makes 473 hp and 406 lb-ft in manual form. That’s good for a 0–60-mph launch of 4.0 seconds in our testing. The shifter isn’t the best manual BMW has ever offered, but it adds enough engagement to make the experience more rewarding.
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2026 BMW M3
Competition and xDrive versions of the BMW M3 appeal for their higher power output, but only the base model is available with a six-speed manual transmission. It’s still no slouch, making 473 hp and 406 lb-ft from its S58 twin-turbo I-6 engine. The M3 still looks strange, and its shifter doesn’t feel amazing, but choosing the manual instead of the paddle-shift eight-speed auto keeps things interesting.
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2026 BMW M4
Getting a BMW M4 with a manual means it’ll have less power than the Competition and xDrive versions—but power isn’t everything. With its six-speed, the M4 still has 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque from its raspy twin-turbo I-6. More important, it offers driver engagement that two-pedal versions of the car lack. Unfortunately, the manual isn’t available in the M4 convertible, which is built only in Competition spec.
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2026 BMW Z4
Most automakers have reduced the manual transmission options in their lineups, but BMW recently added one. The Z4 had been automatic-only for years, but for 2024 the Bavarian company introduced the Handschalter package, which installs a six-speed manual in the M40i model. Don't think BMW just dropped in a manual and called it a day. The transmission has its own linkages and software tuning, while the Handschalter package also adds chassis changes and offers alluring green paint not available on automatic Z4 models. The shifter feel is still typical BMW, with long throws and vague gates, but hey—it’s another new manual to choose from, even if must you pay an extra $3,500 for the privilege.
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2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Although the standard Cadillac CT4 is a bit meh, the V Blackwing version is great—especially when equipped with a six-speed manual behind its 472-hp, 445-lb-ft twin-turbo V-6 engine. That engine could be more characterful, but the CT4-V Blackwing’s handling, braking, and manual shift action keep it a worthy rival to other sporty luxury cars.
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2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Put simply, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is one of the finest sport sedans in the world, and the fact it's still offered with a sharp six-speed manual only adds to its appeal. Its supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 pumps out 668 hp and 659 lb-ft of torque, enough to launch the car to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds despite a need to shift once. Going manual doesn’t make the CT5-V Blackwing much quicker than with the available 10-speed automatic, but it does reward the driver with a closer connection to that awesome blown V-8.
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2026 Ford Bronco
An available manual transmission is a rarity among modern SUVs, and the Ford Bronco’s manual is rarer still—it’s a seven-speed when counting its super-low crawler gear. Several two- and four-door versions of the Bronco are available with the manual, although this transmission can only be ordered with the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That produces 275 hp and 315 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel, or 300 hp and 325 lb-ft on premium. In our testing, a two-door Bronco equipped with the manual reached 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Manual Bronco Raptor? Keep dreaming, unfortunately.
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2026 Ford Mustang
Manual-transmission pony cars once galloped freely, but now there’s only one such option left: the Ford Mustang. For the S650-generation, every V-8 model except the Dark Horse SC and track-spec GTD comes standard with a six-speed manual. GT models use a Getrag gearbox, linked to a Coyote 5.0-liter V-8 that makes 486 hp and 418 lb-ft of torque with the optional active exhaust, or 480 hp and 415 lb-ft without the loud pipes. The Dark Horse has a Tremec transmission that feels a lot better and gets a further power bump, delivering an even 500 hp.
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2026 Honda Civic Si and Type R
Honda no longer offers a manual in standard Civic models—too bad. At least it still gives enthusiasts two three-pedal performance options. The Civic Si sedan pairs its 200-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four exclusively with a six-speed manual, and the range-topping Civic Type R uses a strengthened six-speed designed to handle its 315-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. While the Civic Si is good, the sublime Civic Type R is a sports car masterpiece.
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2026 Hyundai Elantra N
Although Hyundai’s N division has made some incredible EVs, the gas-powered Elantra N remains the only Hyundai available with a true stick shift. This small sedan’s turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 makes a potent 276 hp and 289 lb-ft. All that goes exclusively to the front wheels, but extensive chassis tuning gives the car genuine handling skills. It’s pretty quick, too: We clocked the manual version to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The Elantra N deserves mention alongside the best sport compacts on the market, regardless of price.
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2026 Jeep Wrangler
Some off-road driving enthusiasts insist on having a manual transmission for greater control on the trail. Or maybe it’s just a flex and they’re not so different from road driving enthusiasts. Anyway, for these pursuers of dirt, Jeep continues to offer the iconic Wrangler with a six-speed manual. This transmission is available in a variety of trim levels and configurations, but only when paired with the 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Notably, the closely related Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is no longer available with a manual.
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2026 Lotus Emira
Despite exotic looks and excellent handling, the Lotus Emira isn’t as great as a driver’s car as it might seem to be—and unfortunately, its manual transmission is largely to blame. The pedal spacing is very narrow, making heel-toe downshifts tricky, further complicated by the excessively heavy clutch effort. Nor does the shifter feel good, with long throws and narrow gates that cause mis-shifts. The shifter linkage is exposed in a cool open enclosure in the center tunnel, and the 400-hp, 310-lb-ft supercharged V-6 it’s connected to is sweet, but this manual is a major Emira miss. The car’s available AMG-sourced turbocharged I-4 is automatic only.
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2026 Mazda Miata
Power has never been what the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been about—rather, experience is what this little roadster delivers. A major aspect of the Miata’s lasting appeal is its commitment to a slick manual transmission, which in the current ND generation feels absolutely fantastic. The shifter gates are clear, with ideal spacing and effort to move between them. Clutch action is ultra linear. It’s the type of transmission worth shifting needlessly just because it’s so good.
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2026 Mazda 3 Hatchback
The Mazda 3 hatchback remains a strong pick for manual fans, combining alluring design, everyday practicality, and satisfying handling with its available six-speed manual. The only engine available with the manual is the standard 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, which makes 191 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque; the turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive aren’t compatible. Even so, the manual-equipped Mazda3 hatchback has plenty going for it.
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2026 Nissan Z
Nissan offering the Z with a manual just makes sense: This powerful, rear-drive sports car is the type of vehicle that deserves a stick shift. It’s also basically just a reskinned version of the old Z, and that one had a six-speed manual, so this one does, too. Every new Z is powered by a twin-turbocharged V-6 that generates 400 hp and 350 lb-ft as standard or 420 hp and 384 lb-ft in NISMO spec.
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2026 Porsche 911
Even as other sports car icons go automatic only, the Porsche 911 holds the line with an available manual transmission in the Carrera T and GT3 variants. In these, the manual experience is sublime. From how the clutch engages to how the shifter moves through its gate, everything feels precise, direct, and highly engineered. In some cars, choosing a manual means sightly lower outright performance, but the GT3 Touring shatters that notion by breaking MotorTrend testing records. Hopefully, Porsche keeps a manual available for as long as it builds the 911.
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2026 Subaru BRZ
As is the case with the closely related Toyota GR86, the Subaru BRZ has always offered a six-speed manual, and the added power the second-generation car packs makes things even more entertaining. The BRZ uses a 2.4-liter flat-four producing 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, with rear-wheel drive standard across the lineup—unusual for Subaru, renowned for its all-wheel-drive vehicles. In MotorTrend testing, the manual was quicker than the automatic, too.
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2026 Subaru WRX
For decades, the WRX has embodied Subaru’s focus on performance and rally racing heritage. A 271-hp, 258-lb-ft turbocharged flat-four engine and all-wheel drive are fundamental to the car, while its standard six-speed manual increases engagement relative to the available CVT automatic (yuck). Although the current WRX isn’t as great as prior iterations, it’s still an enthusiast favorite for its grippy chassis and all-weather capabilities.
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2026 Toyota GR86
The Toyota GR86 (and its Subaru BRZ counterpart) remains among the last true purist sports cars, prioritizing low weight and sharp responses over engine output. As in the BRZ, the GR86 uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated at 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive standard. However, Toyota has tuned its version to have a slightly more playful handling.
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2026 Toyota GR Corolla
At Toyota, the Gazoo Racing division—better known as GR—is all about making fun cars. Case in point: the GR Corolla, which transforms a humble economy car into a fierce hot hatchback. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter I-3 engine that makes up to 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. That compact powerhouse comes paired with a standard six-speed manual and an all-wheel-drive system that lets the driver choose among different torque splits.
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2026 Toyota GR Supra
The fifth-generation Supra finally returned for 2020, born from Toyota’s partnership with BMW, which allowed Toyota to develop the coupe while BMW spun off the related Z4 convertible. Even though the Supra feels suspiciously like a BMW, it at least beat its German equivalent to offering a six-speed manual transmission. Get it while it lasts, since 2026 will be the current Supra’s last year on sale.
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2026 Toyota Tacoma
After a long, long production run, Toyota replaced the old Tacoma with an all-new version for 2025. The current Tacoma meaningfully improves on its predecessor with turbocharged and hybrid engines, plus much-improved tech. Buyers who still want to row their own gears can get a six-speed manual, but only with the 270-hp, 310-lb-ft version of the 2.4-liter turbo-four and only in one configuration: Double Cab, 4WD, and a 5-foot bed, a combination offered on a select few trims. Most Tacoma models use an eight-speed automatic, but it being the last truck sold with an available manual makes those models a little more special.
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2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Unlike the excellent, 2026 Car of the Year–winning Volkswagen GTI, the Jetta GLI offers a manual transmission. The sporty sedan is built on an older platform than the hot hatchback, which explains the discrepancy. Nevertheless, the GLI is reasonably fun, with a 228-hp, 258-lb-ft turbocharged I-4 engine and capable handling. Simultaneously, it’s comfortable and pleasant enough to live with every day.
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