MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS FOR SALE MANUALS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS FOR SALE MANUAL

Facelifted 2016 and up models received the newer but less powerful 2NR-FE ( 107 PS / 140 Nm). The power numbers aren’t too shabby either, with its 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE four-cylinder delivering 109 PS and 141 Nm of torque. Thanks to the Toyota Vios Challenge, we also know how robust and adept this Vios model is on track with just some minor bolt-on modifications.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS FOR SALE MANUAL

The entry-level (NCP 150) Toyota Vios will probably not rank high on a petrolhead’s list but it really should – with a proven powerplant, quick-shifting 5-speed manual and well-sorted underpinnings, the Vios 1.5 J is a very quick car in the right hands.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS FOR SALE MANUALS

Besides being cheap to own and maintain, The Iriz also offers decent equipment and safety levels.Īlthough the engine isn’t exactly the Iriz’s strong suit (and the majority of manuals are supplied with the 95 PS / 120 Nm 1.3-litre), it more than makes up for it with a stellar suspension setup, great body rigidity and precise steering. Whilst the Iriz isn’t as popular or successful as the Perodua Myvi, the Iriz is the car of choice if you’re looking for a fun and engaging driving experience.

The first of two Protons on this list is the Iriz.

Its tiny 1.2-litre engine outputs an impressive 92 PS and 120 Nm, and when you consider it only weighs approximately 900 kg - delivers a surprising turn of speed on a tight backroad. Kia Picanto 1.2L (MT)Ī Kia? Manual and fun? Well yes, the second-generation Kia Picanto (TA) is an underrated gem – if you can look past the ubiquitous Axia or Myvi – that offers great design, good build quality, and a very efficient powerplant.Īpproximately 1,000 units of the Kia Picanto TA were sold locally with a smooth and very precise 5-speed manual, so finding one isn't too hard. The following five manual cars, all of which are 10 years or younger and still qualify for hire purchase financing, are guaranteed to put a smile on your face without breaking the bank. Manual transmissions may not disappear entirely, but they may only be reserved for low-volume (and expensive) products such as the GR Toyota Yaris.īut you might be thinking, there aren’t too many manual cars that are cheap to own, fun to drive and reasonably quick these days – but you’d be wrong. But yet, for some, the symphony of rifling through gears, and the sensation of having total control over how a car performs is worth its weight in gold. Lest we forget, automatics rule our sales charts and with the advent of new hybrid, PHEV and EV powertrains (which don’t use manual transmissions) – the writing is already on the wall. Like cassette tapes and the vinyl records that came before it, the manual transmission will soon become either a thing of the past or an expensive plaything for affluent buyers who can afford highly focused machines such as the GR Toyota Yaris or Honda Civic Type R.

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