We Rank EVERY Manual Transmission Sold In 2022 From WORST To BEST

[@carbuzzcom]

Which manual car is your favorite? Where would you put those upcoming cars into our rankings?

[@fancyfam2816]

The Toyota Corolla is my favorite.

[@carbuzzcom]

@@fancyfam2816 It's very good!

[@utahbatman4144]

There's no way I would choose a Miata over a Mustang.

[@ferravette]

mustang because it comes with manual handbrake which is rare

[@strengthbuild]

Mach 1 Mustang Tremec six-speed is my favorite but I'll have to see how the Supra is.

[@carbuzzcom]

Sorry, we made a small error at 6:25. The Hyundai N cars have an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

[@Sideways_Singh]

Yes the miata not only has the best shifter, but the most fun car for public roads. Sounds amazing with a gwr race exhaust, looks stunning and the interior is nice.

[@carbuzzcom]

Agreed!

[@kabob21]

Never driven a Porsche, huh? The ND has too much body roll and is under-tired IMO

[@kevindepew8193]

I think you could debate whether the Toyota GR86 or the Miata is more fun to drive. Outside of fun to drive, the Miata gets points for being a convertible. The GR86 gets points for not being ludicrously impractical like the Miata.

[@neuideas]

Okay, I see you ranking vehicles, but what about ranking the transmissions themselves, like the title suggests? Responsiveness, accuracy, throw length, reliability, smoothness, appropriate drive ratios, efficient final drive ratio, ease of driving/downshifting with or without rev matching (or auto rev match), quirks (like the Versa has this intermittent issue with shifting into reverse, forcing you to roll the car forward slightly in order to engage reverse properly), and more, are all things I look into when choosing a vehicle with a manual.

[@nrb5]

Mx5 6sp, top down, 7500 rpm shifts and 30 mpg return lol hard to beat

[@carbuzzcom]

Some would say impossible ;)

[@codwizard7526]

MIATA IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER

[@nelsonhorsley1976]

My 10th Anniversary Miata is still just as fun to drive today as it was the day I drove it home 1999.

[@utxex97]

As a manual transmission Miata owner, I'm extremely pleased and amused that the Miata got the top spot above more expensive & powerful cars.

[@joshuathomas8529]

The Tacoma is the Top tier manual transmission Truck. Namely because it can out tow all the others with their manual transmission.

[@rpgairmail3918]

Idc what anyone says, auto will never, ever beat manual no matter how much faster it is or how fast the car is, and that’s for two reasons: the first and biggest reason is that an auto can’t guess what gear the driver wants, so if you drove an auto, you don’t actually have full control of the car. The second is that manuals are undeniably more fun to drive.

[@mutongoria]

if you know, you know. I have rented top sports cars, that happened to be autos, I felt something was lacking.

[@geodavid51]

Any automatic car is just a fancy go-cart. Manual every time!

[@winstonelston5743]

No clutch, no sale.

[@theotht]

Shoutout to mazda for making the miata top lists for 30 years now

[@kabob21]

As a former Miata and current Porsche 718 CS owner, y’all are spot- Off! Y’all crazy if you think the Miata is more fun than a Porsche manual wtf 😂 The gearing is way better in a Miata than the Porsche 6-spd’s taaaall ratios but that’s about it

[@DRourk]

These guys not only think automatic is as good as manual, they actually think automatic is better in some situations. There is no situation where automatic is superior, so long as the engines are the same, unless grandma or handicapped person is driving.

[@alanclarkeau]

I just bought a Manual Suzuki Swift Sport - I needed 4 doors. MX-5 wouldn't fit all I carry regularly. Sadly I don't think the Swift Sport is sold in USA.

[@foxy126pl6]

Suzuki doesent sell cars in the US at all anymore

[@5610winston]

I needed a car that would carry two Gunner Kennel crates for my Norwegian Elkhounds, and the Impreza and Crosstrek fit the bill. I found ingress and egress a lot easier with the Crosstrek, so that was my choice. I got my order in under the wire for a '23 because the '24 is CVT only. So far road trip mileage has averaged 34 to 36 mpg.

[@eric2996]

Miata is always the answer.

[@josharrakal9755]

Exactly what I was looking for, good work CarBuzz.

[@carbuzzcom]

Thank you!

[@hvrcloud]

great work

[@NashKetchum]

I can tell this list was put together by some true enthusiasts. Kudos to GM engineers for still being able to keep up with the world’s best. For my money I can’t think of a better buy than a manual SS

[@drxferrari]

Interesting! I’m on the market for a manual. After watching this video, I feel must try the Miata before getting a Porsche

[@carbuzzcom]

It's much slower, but also much cheaper. And the manual is as-good or better.

[@WilliamHernandez-hl7fw]

I’ve got a Mazda3 Manual. And I can’t figure how they made this car a fun daily car to drive. I look forward to driving to places. I can only imagine a Miata. I am also in the market for a Porsche 718 GTS

[@kabob21]

Stop recommending the Miata over the 718 if you can afford the Porsche, you’re committing malfeasance 😂

[@cristopherortiz2893]

@@WilliamHernandez-hl7fw I drove a 2012 Si for a while now a 2010 mazda3 manual. Both are great cars I just wish the mazda had a little bit more power haha. I am saving up to buy a miata cause I fell like I am missing out haha

[@t.k.morris]

Do you like the Toyota manual better than the Mazda3 manual ??

[@donovanh5679]

Curiously, I wonder how would the last-gen M2 Comp fare if it is still available in 2022?

[@carbuzzcom]

It would be a tough one to rank because we love that car, but the DCT was SO GOOD.

[@donovanh5679]

@@carbuzzcom According to Motor Trend 2022 April PVOTY (performance Vehicle of The Year) issue, they describe the 2021 M4 manual box as savage, rubbery, and easily the worst manual among other entries in this competition. I personally would have to agree with their assessment since I have driven the M2 Comp manual and feel the same. For whatever reason, I can't fathom why BMW is not able to master the manual box just like Porsche does with its GT cars. I have heard some Bimmer enthusiasts replacing their M2 manual with an aftermarket short-throw and rear bushing kit to improve its shit quality. Lastly, it appears that BMW has walked away from DCT in favor of traditional automatic sourced from ZF. While on the other hand, Porsche is sticking with its dual-clutch PDK. I wonder why the 2 dominant sports car makers are taking a different path, and who is going to win in the long run?

[@carbuzzcom]

@@donovanh5679 Porsche, the answer is clear. BMW moved away from pure driving machines a long time ago. We personally have no issues with the BMW manual box, but other reviewers don't like it. And the 8-speed is great, but feels less special than the DCT did.

[@donovanh5679]

@@carbuzzcom You are right that BMW's 8-speed ZF although smooth, just doesn't give you the kind of jolt and pin-down experience as with the DCT. I used to own an e92 M3 DCT flashed with the M3 GTS firmware. At high-speed driving, it's a blast to up or downshift with the paddles. The shift is instantaneous and you get this unspeakable satisfaction about this double-clutch transmission. The only downside of DCT is jerkiness shifting at stop-n-go traffic, which I am not certain if Poecshe's PDK also exhibits similarly.

[@northwestrailfanofficial]

I still don’t get why they make the Miata/MX5 with an automatic, it should be manual only like the new Civic SI.

[@5610winston]

I had the same question about the BMW Z3. Realistically, there are some people with physical disabilities who are unable to drive a manual due to lack of use of a limb or other inconveniences, and if they can make an automatic Miata or a Civic or whatever work, RIGHT ON!

[@theheavymetalkitchen7607]

Great video!!! Still driving my 2013 Honda Fit, but the time will come when I'll need a new one.. Finding these cars is not so easy.. I've been looking and would love to know the secret to buying them when ordering from the factory does not seem to be an option especially at the dealerships.

[@samsilversmile]

anyway, till be going from manual to manual to remind myself that i am already a better driver than 90% of america

[@rayt1586]

Thought the latest Golf R still being sold with a manual transmission.

[@fancyfam2816]

Hi car buzz I love your videos keep up when I grow up I want to work with car's and have a great day bye 🙂

[@carbuzzcom]

Thanks!

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I picked up an Subaru Impreza "in manual" and I love the car and cargo space of the hatchback, but yes it is highly under powered. 😞

[@5610winston]

I can't speak for the Impreza, but the 2.0 liter in my '23 Crosstrek is more than adequate and on the only road trip I've made so far it averaged almost 36 mpg.

[@tsebomoloi3410]

What about the porshe 992 gt3manual

[@jaredvantil1314]

Too bad the Miata is so small. As a 6’ 2” person, I cannot fit comfortably. 😢

[@cyandubstep1407]

You need to eliminate the automatic tier... rank those cars with the others... Those of us wanting our next car to be a stick.. are not going to get a Jetta in an automatic. its do I get a Jetta stick or a Forte in a stick? Do I get a Golf GTI in a stick or the mini copper in a stick? Hope you make a updated 2022 list or a 2023 list but only focus on comparing stick to stick. #savethestick

[@fancyfam2816]

You're the best!

[@greensabr200]

It seems like you ranked every car's MT by different metrics so this isn't really a ranking

[@Nascar4ever2311]

Tell me you don’t like manuals without telling me you don’t like manuals. Half this video is a complete joke. I driven about a 1/3 of the cars on here and the automatics are horrible. They can’t pick a gear, inconsistent shits, lousy response. Some manuals do feel sloshy and possibly geared wrong but there are quite a few that are far superior to the auto counterpart.

[@5610winston]

I drove a Crosstrek CVT. I bought a Crosstrek Premium six-speed.

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

They preferred an automatic on the Hellcat because they did not know how to handle the power going through a manual transmission they suck manual is better I prefer to have full control of my vehicle especially if it has 800 horsepower

[@DRourk]

'They're both great!' lol I can't take anyone who says automatic as as great or even better than manual (assuming same engine) seriously.

[@petergreco6010]

Wonder where supra would fit if they ever make the manual...

[@carbuzzcom]

It would be around the same as the M3/M4, since it's an ok manual but a great automatic.

[@WilliamHernandez-hl7fw]

Ironically. I am debating between Porsche 718 GTS and Mazda MX5

[@kabob21]

Get the Porsche if you can afford it. I’m too old to enjoy momentum cars anymore. I much prefer the torque and power and tighter suspension of the 718 over an ND Miata.

[@samsilversmile]

an american telling me that manual is bad? but coming from an american it means shit. kids can drive an automatic so it makes an automatic childish

[@strebrr]

38 cars in total? Lol, what is this, US only? There're thousands of manual cars 😅

[@carbuzzcom]

Yes, US only

[@irdriel7760]

Where's the GMA T.50?? Pagani Utopia?? Just kidding, good video. I am perhaps biased but I'd put the M3/M4 a bit higher.

[@kabob21]

They’re not 2022 vehicles?

[@mohammadparsayaseri4472]

That is perfect 👍

[@truthhurtz8767]

The Miata is a fine little car, but, has close to zero storage space anywhere. That makes it a loser for everything but track day.

[@coyotedes6886]

Just like to point out that the mt82 in mustangs are shit. Take it from a mustang owner

[@kabob21]

True, the Shelby/Mach 1 cars’ Tremec 6-spd is a much better trans

[@denzelmartin6201]

Lol the way this guy talks he cant even drive manual. Autos have to be hyped up or even come auto only on top of "faster track times" and even then real car enthusiasts dont see an automatic car as a real sports car.

[@emanmark]

I don’t drive a manual but my MX5 RF GT AT is the best car on earth 👍

[@carbuzzcom]

Miata Is Always The Answer!

[@jannapoghosyan236]

American:I love my wife but I steel prefer an 8 speed automatic transmission

[@user-pw8ff3mf3y]

the toyota corolla hatch/sedan e210 manual has a bad design, it has a ridiculously high failure rate for its drive input shaft bearing. Toyota will play it off and say it's the throwout bearing to avoid doing warranty work because they know warranty work doesn't pay that well. I've lost faith in toyota when a COROLLA is unreliable. I had to take it to 3 different dealerships and talk to corporate before toyota would help me. I've been buying toyota cars since the early 90s. Toyota is simply not the Toyota it once was.