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Manual Transmissions Dwindle: Only 27 Models for 2025

1/3/2025

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The manual transmission is fading fast, with just 27 models available for 2025, a drop from 32 in 2024. Iconic names like the Jeep Gladiator and Volkswagen Golf GTI are disappearing, yet the Nissan Versa and Ford Mustang keep the tradition alive. Meanwhile, hidden gems like the BMW iX and Skoda Fabia shine in this competitive landscape.

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Story summary

The manual transmission is fading fast, with just 27 models available for 2025, a drop from 32 in 2024. Iconic names like the Jeep Gladiator and Volkswagen Golf GTI are disappearing, yet the Nissan Versa and Ford Mustang keep the tradition alive. Meanwhile, hidden gems like the BMW iX and Skoda Fabia shine in this competitive landscape.