2018 Cars and Trucks with Manual Transmission
Introduction
The manual transmission is a dying breed. In 2018, only about 3% of new cars sold in the United States had a manual transmission. That’s down from 10% in 2008 and 25% in 1998.
There are several reasons for the decline of the manual transmission. One is that automatic transmissions have become more efficient and easier to drive. Another is that many new cars are now equipped with features like hill-start assist and lane-keeping assist, which work better with automatic transmissions.
Despite the decline, there are still a number of cars and trucks available with manual transmissions in 2018. Here are a few of the most popular:
Cars
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is a muscle car that has been in production since 1967. The current-generation Camaro is available with a choice of three manual transmissions: a six-speed manual, a seven-speed manual, and an eight-speed manual.
Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger is another muscle car that has been in production since 1970. The current-generation Challenger is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and an eight-speed manual.
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is a pony car that has been in production since 1964. The current-generation Mustang is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and a ten-speed manual.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a compact car that has been in production since 1972. The current-generation Civic is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a sports car that has been in production since 1989. The current-generation Miata is available with a six-speed manual transmission.
Trucks
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck that has been in production since 2014. The current-generation Colorado is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and a seven-speed manual.
Dodge Ram 1500
The Dodge Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that has been in production since 1994. The current-generation Ram 1500 is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and an eight-speed manual.
Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck that has been in production since 1948. The current-generation F-150 is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and a ten-speed manual.
Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is a mid-size pickup truck that has been in production since 1995. The current-generation Tacoma is available with a choice of two manual transmissions: a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Conclusion
The manual transmission is still alive and well in 2018. There are a number of cars and trucks available with manual transmissions, from muscle cars to pickup trucks. If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s fun to drive and offers a more engaging driving experience, a manual transmission is a great option.
