10 Best Cars With A Manual Transmission in 2020

The trend of deleting the manual transmission in the automotive market abroad is super prominent. This could situation in the future of our domestic market. But as of now, there are cars with really good stick shifts here in India. Except, I wonder what’s the point of driving a clutch-less manual. (Let us know your views on the same)

I’m sure you’ll be aware that cars with manual transmission offer the almost pleasure and breath-taking experience. But a manual transmission gets its own set of problems most prominent is exercising the left foot. Still, it is worth it. Or is it?

Let us know your favourite gearbox, in the comment section. So, without wasting time let’s dive straight in.

1. Maruti Suzuki Ignis
   

   

   Starting with a surprise, Maruti Suzuki Ignis is one of the best vehicles with a manual transmission. Making the Ignis even more versatile is its 1.2-litre 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Well, this really small hatch shares its engine with its bigger siblings the Swift and Baleno.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.2-Litre Naturally Aspirated petrol
   Transmission	5-Speed Manual
   Power	83ps@6,000 rpm
   Torque	113 Nm@4,200 rpm

   Talking numbers, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis’s motor generates 82hp of max power with 113Nm of peak torque. The perfect gear ratios make the 5-speed manual gearbox with a buy.

2. Ford Figo
   

   

   By now you may know that we keep on referring the Ford Figo as a driver’s car. Well, a slick stick shift is one of the key components making the car worth driving. The steering too has the right heft to it inspiring confidence when pushing the car hard. The other aspect associated with performance is the engine.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol
   Transmission	5-Speed MT
   Power	96ps@6,500rpm
   Torque	119Nm@4,250rpm

   The Figo gets the most powerful engine in its segment. Ford Figo comes powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This motor produces 96ps of max power and 119Nm of peak torque. With a 5 speed manual transmission, this vehicle is a gem to drive.

3. Nissan Magnite
   

   

   The latest entry in the subcompact SUV segment and the list is the Nissan Magnite. Well, here it is the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox which is mouth-watering. Additionally, the low introductory prices make the vehicle even more worthy.

   Powertrain
   Engine	1.0-litre Turbo-petrol
   Power	100ps@5,000 rpm
   Torque	152Nm@2,200-4,400 rpm
   Transmission	5-Speed MT

   It is not just the gearbox, but also the ride quality where the Nissan Magnite does not disappoint. As said earlier this small smart SUV gets a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine which has a max power output of 100ps and peak torque stands at 152Nm.

4. Hyundai i20
   

   

   A vehicle that has been in our good books is the Hyundai i20. Although over the years this premium hatchback has increased in price, it sure justifies it very well. Talking about the interior and the exterior both are spot on and offer the perfect blend of versatility and quality.

   Diesel Engine
   Engine	1.5-litre U2 CRDi
   Power	100ps @4,000rpm
   Torque	240.26Nm @1,500-2,750 rpm
   Transmission	6-speed MT

   Also, it is the engine the transmission combo that makes it one of the perfect driver’s car. Here it is the 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine with a 6-speed manual we are after. This is the same motor from the Creta but has a constant geometry turbo hence a little detuned. The engine makes 100ps of max power and 240Nm of peak torque.

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5. Renault Duster
   

   

   On the outside, the new BS6 Renault Duster is almost the same as the previous version. Okay, this is excluding the new paint scheme and some red accents on the exterior. The thing that has changed is under the hood, the engine and transmission.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.3-Turbo Petrol
   Transmission	6-Speed MT
   Power	156 ps @ 5500 rpm
   Torque	254 Nm @ 1600 rpm

   Speaking of which, the Renault Duster boasts of a very powerful engine which is a 1.3-litre 4 cylinder turbo petrol. This is the motor that generated 156ps of max power and 254Nm of peak torque. This gem motor comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

6. Skoda Rapid
   

   

   Possibly the best and the most value for money C-segment sedan one can buy is the Skoda Rapid. Guess what, even the base variant of Rapid comes with automatic climate control.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.0-Litre TSI petrol
   Transmission	6-Speed Manual
   Power	110ps@5,000-5,500
   Torque	175 Nm@1,750-4,000rpm

   Not deviating from the topic, Skoda Rapid gets the most refined 1.0-litre 3 cylinder motor generating 110ps of max power. Also, the torque output stands at 175Nm. From this beautiful engine, 6-speed manual transmission sets the power down to the front wheels.

7. Mahindra Thar
   

   

   In the international market almost all the off-roaders come with an automatic transmission and so does the Mahindra Thar. But the best part it the Thar also gets a manual transmission. For you to know, an off-road machine with manual transmission offers better control under low or negligible grip situations.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	mStallion 150 T-GDi	mHawk 130 Diesel
   Power	150hp@5,000	130hp@3,750
   Torque	300Nm@1250-3000	300Nm@1600-2800
   Transmission	6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter

   Here, both, the diesel as well as the turbo petrol engine comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Mahindra Thar also gets another stick shift to go from 4X2 to the hooligan (4X4) mode. The new-gen Thar comes with a petrol engine that produces 150hp of max power and 300Nm of peak torque. The diesel though a little low on power after a really good driveability.

8. Honda City
   

   

   There is only one thing that pops up in our head when talking Honda, petrol engine. Well, the new 5th gen Honda City with updated design gets a more power 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with the gem i-VTECH technology.

   Engine Specs
   Engine	1.5-litre i-VTEC
   Power	121ps@6,600rpm
   Torque	145 Nm@4,300 rpm
   Transmission	6-speed MT / CVT

   Also, the transmission now is a 6-speed manual gearbox making it a sophisticated yet sport and elegant C-segment sedan. The new engine with a DOHC setup produces 121ps of max power and 145Nm of peak torque.

9. Jeep Compass
   

   

   Moving to a little expensive car, Jeep Compass majorly comes with an automatic gearbox. But the lower variants also get an option of a 6-speed manual transmission. Well, the thought chassis with a powerful engine and a slick stick shift makes it a really good option for car enthusiasts.

   Engine Specs
   Engine	1.4-litre Turbo Petrol
   Power	160Bhp @ 5500rpm
   Torque	250 Nm @ 2500 rpm
   Transmission	6-speed MT

   But the downer is that the petrol engine with MT comes only in the base variants. Speaking of petrol, the Jeep Compass gets a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine that is capable of producing 160hp of max power and a bucket 250Nm of peak torque. The motor with a 6-speed manual transmission makes it a terrific option.

10. Tata Harrier
    

    

    From one of the better Indian car manufacturers, Tata offers the Harrier with an automatic and an exciting manual transmission. Where the AT offers the plain jane experience the 6-speed MT makes driving the car indulging.

    Engine Specs
    Engine	2.0-litre Turbo Diesel
    Power	170hp @ 3750rpm
    Torque	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
    Transmission	6-speed MT

    With the touch chassis from Land Rover Discovery, this is indeed fun to drive SUV. Opening the hood you’ll witness the same diesel engine from the Jeep Compass which is a 2.0-litre turbo diesel pushing 170hp of max power and 350Nm of peak torque.

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