These 2015 Cars are Manual Transmission Only

"RightFootDown" (rightfootdown)
12/30/2014 at 11:27 • Filed to: None

There are only thirteen cars produced for the 2015 model year that come exclusively with manual transmissions of the three pedal variety. No dual-clutch non-sense, here. Those cars are listed below.

Ariel Atom 3

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Focus ST

Honda Civic Si coupe

Honda Civic Si sedan

Lotus Elise

Mitsubishi Evolution X GSR

Nissan 370Z Nismo

Nissan Versa S

Nissan Versa Note S

Subaru WRX STi

SRT Viper

**Updated to include the Ariel Atom 3.

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As I scoured through all of the manufacturer websites I found it interesting that most of the entry level vehicles can still be had with a manual transmission but it was only the Versa S that did not have an automatic option. Unfortunately, in many cases, checking the manual transmission box requires a lesser performing engine, thus taking away much of the fun. Bummer.

I also noted that all of the cars on this list now have six-speed manual transmissions with exception of the Mitsubishi Evolution X GSR and the Nissan Versa which only have five forward gears. This post isn't about the Mitsubishi Evolution, but I can't help but think how much better that car would have sold if it had a six-speed manual instead. As I noted in my !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , the five-speed brings the RPMs too high on the highway and creates a rather annoying buzzing in the cabin. Besides, saying five-speed manual sounds so antiquated.

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DISCUSSION (34)

Coty > RightFootDown
12/30/2014 at 11:30

Alternately: These 2015 Cars Force You To Have fun.

jariten1781 > RightFootDown
12/30/2014 at 11:34

Only see the Viper and Elise on that list. The rest are packages on cars that offer autos.

Justin Hughes > Coty
12/30/2014 at 11:38

The Versa? Fun?

I admit I'm surprised that there's a manual only offering for any appliance car. I didn't think modern drivers of cheap appliances wanted to shift their own gears. But I doubt Nissan did it to make the Versa fun. It's just not the kind of car people slam and put rims and neons on and give a 100 shot of naws yo.

Coty > Justin Hughes
12/30/2014 at 11:39

But it's the Versa S, so obviously it's super fast yo.

Jay Lauer > RightFootDown
12/30/2014 at 11:40

They still sell the Elise?

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > RightFootDown
12/30/2014 at 11:40

13. Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i

For 2015, the new base model crosstrek comes only with a manual. In order to get a cut you have to step up to a premium.

jebusmoses > Justin Hughes
12/30/2014 at 11:41

Having never driven a versa, I bet I'd have some fun thrashing a stick shift version.

Justin Hughes > Coty
12/30/2014 at 11:41

Oh, so it must have overnight parts from Japan. And two bottles. And I gotta have it by tonight!

Coty > Justin Hughes
12/30/2014 at 11:42

Obvi.

Justin Hughes > jebusmoses
12/30/2014 at 11:46

Oh, I can have fun thrashing any stick shift. The lousier the better in some cases - slow car fast and such. I just don't think that's what Nissan had in mind for the Versa.

Kinja'd!!!