Manual transmissions are very rare these days, especially from American car companies.
Since most drivers prefer automatics, a stick shift is an acquired taste. With most of them remaining only in enthusiast cars and the average person not showing much interest, it doesn’t make much financial sense for most companies to manufacture them. But there are a few still being built and sold, for those on the lookout.
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac has been specializing in luxury vehicles for over a century, but it still has some great performance cars in its lineup. The CT4-V Blackwing has a six-speed manual to go along with its 3.6-liter V6 engine.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Front seven-eighths view of the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package in Drift Metallic static on-track.
The CT4-V Blackwing's big brother, the CT5-V Blackwing, uses the same six-speed manual transmission. What makes this model more special is that it comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine. With the Chevrolet Camaro being discontinued and the Corvette going automatic-only, the Blackwing lineup offers the only manuals GM is still selling.
Ford Bronco
A 2022 Ford Bronco in Eruption Green.
While most stick shifts reside in road performance cars, you can get them in some off-road performers. The classic Ford Broncos came with the option for a three-, four- and five-speed manuals over the years. The new-generation Bronco can be optioned with a manual for the base, Badlands and Big Bend trim levels. For those who want better control of the throttle while taking on tough trails, the manual is a very attractive option.
Ford Mustang
Ford and Ford Performance Racing School will offer Dark Horse Track Attack – a hands-on track instruction and driving experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway specially designed for Mustang® Dark Horse™ owners
Ford Mustangs have been available with a stick shift since they were first released. Even though many buyers are opting for the automatic and some trims don’t include a manual option, the stick shift is still essential to the lineage of the Mustang. The Mustang GT comes with a standard 6-speed while the Dark Horse uses the more precise TREMEC manual gearbox.
Jeep Wrangler
A 2025 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon X.
The Wrangler still has a manual option for those who are interested. Its pickup truck counterpart, the Gladiator, used to have the option for a stick shift but was canceled for the 2025 model year. This leaves the Wrangler as the only manual car left under the Stellantis umbrella for the U.S. market.
Polaris Slingshot
A 2025 Polaris Slingshot is seen on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
While technically not a car, but an autocycle, the Polaris Slingshot comes with a manual option. It’s available on any Slingshot trim level.
Keenan Thompson is a car culture reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Keenan at [email protected]. Follow him on Instagram at @keenanautos. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
