Manual transmissions are becoming rarer than a phoenix sighting, but they’re not extinct yet. Driving enthusiasts will always love the chance to drive three pedals. The vehicles listed here represent nearly every new car you can buy with three pedals in 2025.
Whether you’re after compact thrills, open-air adventure, or raw power, there’s a manual-equipped ride waiting for you. Let’s dive into the best manual transmission cars still standing in 2025.
Honda keeps the manual transmission dream alive with two stellar options. The 2025 Civic Si starts just under $30,000 and delivers 200 horsepower through a crisp six-speed manual. This sedan is the affordable entry point for driving enthusiasts who want genuine engagement without breaking the bank.
Step up to the 2025 Honda Civic Type R and things get serious. Starting at around $47,000, this hot hatch unleashes 315 turbocharged horses through an equally slick six-speed manual. Adaptive dampers, Brembo brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires mean it can hang with cars costing twice as much. The Type R proves you don’t need all-wheel drive or an automatic to dominate a road course. Available at Earnhardt Honda now.
Don’t sleep on the underdog. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N brings 276 horsepower (286 with the N Grin Shift overboost feature) for around $35,000, making it one of the best performance-per-dollar deals out there. The six-speed manual is standard along with track-focused features like launch control, multiple drive modes, and a sport-tuned suspension.
With aggressive styling, bucket seats, and an exhaust that pops and crackles on overrun, the Hyundai Elantra N delivers grin-inducing thrills at a terrific price. It’s proof that value and excitement aren’t mutually exclusive. Find the Elantra N at Earnhardt Hyundai Avondale, Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale or Earnhardt Hyundai San Tan Gilbert.
Rally-bred and street-ready, the GR Corolla is Toyota’s turbocharged love letter to all-wheel-drive hot hatches. With 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque routed through a six-speed manual, this little beast can embarrass much more expensive machinery. Pricing starts around $40,860 for the Core trim and tops out around $45,515 for the Premium Plus.
What sets the GR Corolla apart is its configurable all-wheel-drive system with three modes (60/40, 50/50, and 30/70 front-to-rear splits) that let you dial in the handling for any situation. Whether you’re carving mountain roads or tackling a snow-covered commute, the GR Corolla delivers the goods. And yes, it seats five and has a hatchback, so it’s genuinely practical.
The 2025 Ford Mustang remains America’s muscle car hero, and Ford hasn’t forgotten about manual transmission enthusiasts. The GT pairs a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 making 480 horsepower with a six-speed manual. Starting around $48,000, it’s the most affordable way to get a V8 and a stick shift in 2025.
Want more edge? The Mustang Dark Horse cranks output to 500 horsepower and comes with an exclusive TREMEC six-speed manual featuring rev-matching. With track-focused upgrades like adaptive dampers, Brembo brakes, and summer tires, the Dark Horse (starting around $65,570) is built for those who take their driving seriously. Whether you’re attacking a road course or cruising to cars and coffee, the Dark Horse delivers old-school thrills with modern performance.
Pure. Simple. Perfect. The 2025 Toyota GR86 proves that you don’t need tire-shredding horsepower to have a blast. With a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer engine making 228 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual, this lightweight coupe (starting around $31,595) is all about driver engagement.
Sharp steering, balanced handling, and an ideal shifter-to-wheel relationship make the GR86 one of the best bang-for-buck sports cars on the market. Yes, the rear seats are tiny, but who cares? This car is about feeling every input, every corner, every shift. If you want pure driving joy without the complexity, the GR86 nails the formula.
Toyota’s collaboration with BMW resulted in the Supra—a modern sports car that finally offers a manual transmission. The 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six produces 382 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, all sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual (or optional eight-speed automatic).
Starting around $57,345, the Supra isn’t cheap, but it delivers exotic-car performance with Japanese reliability. The manual transmission adds driver involvement without sacrificing much speed—Toyota claims a 4.2-second 0-60 mph time. With its long hood, compact dimensions, and agile chassis, the Supra is a proper sports car that rewards skilled drivers. The GR86, G Supra and GR Corolla are available at Earnhardt Toyota.
The Wrangler is an icon, and for 2025, Jeep made an interesting move: the base 3.6-liter V6 engine (285 horsepower) is now manual-only. That’s right—if you want an automatic, you’ll need to upgrade to the turbocharged four-cylinder or hybrid powertrain. Starting around $33,990 for a two-door model, the Wrangler delivers legendary off-road capability with three pedals.
Removable doors and roof panels mean you can experience the outdoors like no other vehicle allows. The six-speed manual pairs perfectly with the Wrangler’s old-school vibe and impressive trail credentials. Whether you’re rock crawling or cruising with the top down, the manual Wrangler keeps things visceral and connected. The manual transmission Wrangler is available now at Earnhardt CDJR Queen Creek or Earnhardt CDJR Gilbert AZ.
Ford’s reimagined Bronco brings modern refinement to the off-road party while keeping the manual transmission flame burning. The seven-speed manual transmission pairs exclusively with the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 300 horsepower, and it’s available on both two-door and four-door models.
Like the Wrangler, the Bronco offers removable doors and roof panels for open-air adventure. With base prices starting in the low-$40,000 range depending on configuration, the Bronco proves you can have sophisticated engineering and a clutch pedal. Find these exciting manula transmission SUVs at Earnhardt Ford in Chandler and Earnhardt Rodeo Ford in Goodyear AZ.
Here’s the reality: the Toyota Tacoma is the last truck standing with a manual transmission in 2025. The six-speed manual is available on the SR, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road trims, but only in Double Cab configuration with four-wheel drive (starting around $36,990). The manual pairs with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder producing 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque (slightly detuned to 270 hp and 310 lb-ft with the manual).
It’s a midsize truck that can handle jobsite duty during the week and trail adventures on the weekend—all while letting you row your own gears. Find the Tacoma at your Earnhardt Toyota Dealership in Mesa.
Whether you’re after the raw power of the Mustang Dark Horse, the all-wheel-drive grip of the GR Corolla, or the open-air adventure of the Bronco or Wrangler, you can still find new cars that let you row your own gears. These vehicles prove that in an era of increasingly automated everything, there’s still room for driver involvement and mechanical connection.
So if you’re a manual transmission enthusiast, now’s the time to act. Test drive these cars while they’re still available. Support the manufacturers who continue to offer them. And most importantly, enjoy every single shift.
The manual transmission might be fading, but it’s going down fighting—and these cars prove it’s still worth saving. Contact us with your questions about available manual transmission cars at Earnhardt Auto Centers.
