Top 6 manual transmission equipped cars you would love to drive

Jul 07, 2017 | Same topic: Best advice for car buyers

Philkotse has compiled a list of 6 best cars with manual transmissions currently available in the Philippines.

Every year fewer and fewer vehicles are equipped with stick-shifts (manual transmission). Times have changed, and no longer are manual transmissions considered cheaper, safer and more powerful than automatics.

However, there are still vehicles where stick-shifts make sense, particularly when it comes to high performance sports cars. The car with a clutch pedal requires more techniques to master and thus, makes the motorist a more skillful driver. Many automakers as well as car buyers still see the beauty of the stick-shifts.

Check out the following list to see 6 of the greatest manual transmission equipped cars available today. Please note that it is not the most exhaustive list of all manual tranny-equipped models. Some have been excluded as their automatic versions achieve much better gas mileage.

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1. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017

A white Mitsubishi Mirage G4 on the road

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017: Better-looking exterior

The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 comes with great warranty and a maximum gas mileage. It always presents a balance between visual and function.

Lightweight
Easy to throw around
Better-looking exterior
Spacious interior
Smooth engine
Large trunk space
1.2L 3-cylinder MIVEC engine mated to a manual or CVT transmission
Affordable price

The Mirage G4 is considered fast food: quite cheap and can get the job done.

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

2. Honda Jazz 2017

Honda Jazz 2017: Attractive appearance

Honda Jazz, the Honda’s entry to the growing subcompact hatchback market in the Philippines, evokes an energetic and up-beat aura that represents today’s lively and practical lifestyle.

High reliability
Accessible cabin
Attractive appearance
1.5L chain-driven in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve engines with i-VTEC mated to either a 5-speed manual or automatic

The Honda Jazz certainly is a great fit to every Filipino family with form and practicality in mind.

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3. Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2017

Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2017: Excellent handling

Ford Fiesta hatchback’s hot-hatch design, tiny in size and comfortable to drive have made it a favorite among adrenaline lovers:

Excellent handling
Well felt agility
The first mini car to earn the Top Safety Pick Award by the U.S. Insurance Institute
Either a 1.0L Eco Boost or a 1.5L gasoline engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed power shift transmission

For its great performance, good handling and agility, value for money, small size, the Ford Fiesta hatchback is indeed a vehicle worth feasting for in form and function.

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4. Chevrolet Spark 2017

A grey Chevrolet Spark angular front view

Chevrolet Spark 2017: A decent, dependable car at parking and zipping around the city

The subcompact hatchback is the smallest Chevy ever made, but don’t be fooled by its unassuming stance. Its nice appearance, comfortable interior, and price range make the Chevrolet Spark a great choice for first-car buyers.

A decent, dependable car at parking and zipping around the city
A 1.4L engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or CTV transmission

Many Spark owners say that the CTV transmission gets a tiny bit better fuel economy, but it’s not a particularly great feeling CTV. Perhaps the manual tranny brings more life to the small engine and more fun to the motorists.

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5. Hyundai Accent 2017

Hyundai Accent 2017: Great performance

The Hyundai Accent is a great choice for beginning drivers, most budget-conscious purchasers, as well as people who are into the cab business in our country.

Great performance
Fuel efficient
Attractiveness
Ample interior
Cutting edge look
A 1.6L diesel engine with VGT, or a 1.4L gasoline engine with CVT, mated to either a 6-speed manual or CVT type transmission

Nice interior and spacious luggage space is evident, plus a decent amount of creature comforts make the Hyundai Accent a formidable rival against the very popular Toyota Vios.

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6. Subaru WRX STI 2017

Subaru WRX STI 2017: Available only as a sedan

The Subaru WRX is made for the enthusiast driver:

Abundant power
Remarkably nimble handling
Available only as a sedan
One of the most favorite cars featured in “The Fast and Furious”
2.5L Turbo-Intercooler High-Boost 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine and SI-Drive Technology

With a quick turn in and great steering, the car can give a impressive ride through different road conditions.

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Spending your hard earned money on fuel is the worst. Why do you toss cash into the road and watch as people scramble for it? Refueling is not many people’s idea of fun. Luckily, there’s a better way to actually have fun while cutting down the most boring spending category imaginable. You can buy and drive a car with a manual transmission where you are in control of gear selection.

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